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President Lincoln's letter of condolence was delivered to Lydia Bixby on November 25, 1864, and was printed in the Boston Evening Transcript and Boston Evening Traveller that afternoon. [1] [2] [3] The following is the text of the letter as first published: [a] [1] Executive Mansion, Washington, Nov. 21, 1864. Dear Madam,
I still have a box with condolence cards and letters from my family and friends. I remember taking time to send thank you cards to everyone that checked on my family during that period. Every ...
Losing a loved one is never easy. And when someone close to you is grieving a loss, it's important to show that you care.But sometimes, finding the right words to say can be somewhat difficult. As ...
Condolences (from Latin con (with) + dolore (sorrow)) are an expression of sympathy to someone who is experiencing pain arising from death, deep mental anguish, or misfortune. [ 2 ] When individuals condole, or offer their condolences to a particular situation or person, they are offering active conscious support of that person or activity.
Abraham Lincoln's letter to Fanny McCullough. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 23, 1862. Dear Fanny It is with deep grief that I learn of the death of your kind and brave Father; and, especially, that it is affecting your young heart beyond what is common in such cases.
After 99 years, a letter containing a dying sailor's last words during World War I has finally made its way to his family. The note was penned by Sid Preston and contained the emotional last words ...
Mourning stationery is a letter, envelope, or calling card with a black border, used to signify that a person is experiencing mourning. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It was first used in the 17th century in Europe and was most popular during the Victorian era , during which it was also used in the United States and West Africa.
The royal family must certainly be feeling the love. After Queen Elizabeth passed away at the age of 96 on September 8, the royal family offered a space for followers to send a message of ...