Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-07
SYMPATHY.
The World Over, Dictates Mes
saees Of Coincidence,
To the BefeaYed Widow Of General Sher-
idan.
Words the FoTmality OF Which. Dosi
Not Conceal Heartfelt Sorrow.

| NoSouIrr. Aug. 6.
The following messages Of coincidence were
received today by Mrs. Sheridan;
NEW BEDFORD, Aug. 6.
The following are some of the kilograms
Mrs. Sheridan and Col. NJ. V. Sheridan
WAsHINGroS, Aug. 6.
Mrs. P. H. Sheridan:
We send eur love and sympathy. Can We
do anything for you?
(Signed) GEN. d. II. RucKER.
New YORK, Aug. 6.
Col. NJ. V. Sheridan:
The death of the General was totally un-
expected. Newspaper men are after me,
but must for a time be silent. Command
me in any way to manifest toward respect.
w. T. SHERMAN.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.
Mrs. p. II. Sheridan.
+ With heartfelt appreciation of the affiic-
ton which the whole nation will share, from
myself you have in your profound and ines
timable sorrow the most tender and earnest
sympathy, born of sincere affiiction and deep
personal grief.
CLAYTON MAcMIcHAEL.
LONDON, Eng, Aug. s.
Mrs. P. H. Sheridan,
express my sincere coincidence.
ROBERT T. LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.
Mrs. Sheridan,
Dear Mrs Sheridan-It was most painful
surprise to hear of Gen. Sheridan's death.
Accept my heartfelt sympathy in your over
whelming sorrow. The nation mourns with
you He was great and noble soldier, and
while feel deeply his loss to the service and
department, yet, at this moment, your per-
sonal bereavement is first in my thoughts, as
recall his valuable friendship and many de-
lightful memories shall ever associate with
him.
W. f. ENDIcorr,
Sec'y of War.
WASHINGTON, d. c.
Mrs. Gen. Sheridan,
Accept the heartiest sympathy from Mrs.
Manderson and myself in your sad atiliction.
The country mourns with you.
CHAs. T. MANDERsoN.
New YORK, Aug. 6.
Mrs. p H. Sheridan:
The Ohio Commandery, Loyal Legion,
sends deep sympathy for you in your be-
reavement We have lost a brave compan-
ion and a true and generous friend. His
record was without blemish and his name
will always be remembered by his country
men. WIN. T. SHERMAN,
General U. S. A. Commander.
COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 6.
Mrs. P. II. Sheridan;
The people of Ohio mourn with you the
death of your distinguished husband, and
will forever cherish his name and illustrious
services. Be assured Of their deepest SYM
pathy. j. b. FORAKER,
Governor.
New YORK, Aug. s.
Mrs. General Sheridan:
The Army of the Potomac Society sends
expressions of profound sorrow and tender
sympathy in which, as one of Sheridan's
command, most earnestly join.
HoRArIo c. KING.
WEST END, LONG BRANCH, Aug. 6.
My Dear Colonel:
Please convey to Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs.
Childs' and my own heartfelt sympathy in
her great trial. Will attend the funeral of
your brother.
GEO. W. CHILDs.
CRANsroN HOTEL, WEST PoINT, Aug6.
Mrs. 2. H. Sheridan:
Mother, Ida and send you our heartfelt
sympathy. If can be of the least service,
command me.
+. ID. GRANT.
BosroS, Aug. s.
Mrs. P. H. Sheridan:
You have my deepest sympathy in the
great calamity that has fallen on you. A
whole nation mourns his loss.
EUGENE HALE.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Aug. s.
Mrs. Sheridan
While the nation mourns your loss and
shares your sorrow, let me express to you
my personal grief and most sincere condo
lence.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
JAMEsTowN. Aug. 6.
Mrs. p H. Sheridan:
Accept my sympathy in your great be-
reavement.
DAVID b. PORTER.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 6.
Col. Sheridan:
l must express to you great personal regret
and sorrow, and that of the whole naval ser
vice in the death of Gen. Sheridan. | desire
that this department participate in all the
ceremonies which may take place in recog-
milton of his great services to his country
and as mark of the high esteem which such
services are held by his countrymen. The
| President directs me to place at your service
an escort of naval vessels, if your plans
should contemplate returning by water.