Assassination

[RJNorton]

I looked in Mary Todd Lincoln: Her Life and Letters by Justin Turner and Linda Levitt Turner and there is no communication with Edwin. However, the authors write that, "From all over the world, Mary Lincoln received messages of condolence." One letter she cherished came from Queen Victoria. It read:

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April 29, 1865

Dear Madam,

Though a Stranger to you I cannot remain silent when so terrible a calamity has fallen upon you & your Country & must personally express my deep & heartfelt sympathy with you under the shocking circumstances of your present dreadful misfortune —

No one can better appreciate than I can, who am myself utterly broken-hearted by the loss of my own beloved Husband, who was the Light of my Life, — my Stay — my all, — what your sufferings must be; and I earnestly pray that you may be supported by Him to whom Alone the sorely stricken can look for comfort, in this hour of heavy affliction.

With the renewed Expression of true sympathy, I remain,

dear Madam,

Your Sincere friend

Victoria Rg