Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Blaine.

No. 597.]

Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith the copy of a telegram which I received from you on the 14th instant, instructing me to express the President’s deep regret and sincere condolences on the occasion of the death of the late Duke of Clarence and Avondale, and to acquaint you that I lost no time in communicating the same to the Marquis of Salisbury in a note dated the 14th instant.

I have, etc.

Robert T. Lincoln.