LS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, September 1, 1847. Letter to the widow of the recently deceased Silas Wright, former senator and Governor of New York. In full, “I cannot deny myself the mournful satisfaction of expressing my heart felt condolence with you in your recent severe affliction. I know that time alone can soothe, though it will never heal, your wounded heart: still to know that you have the sincere sympathy of your deceased husband’s friends cannot fail to prove grateful to your feelings. For years, Mr. Wright, Doctor Linn & myself, a little band of brothers, sat together in the Senate in the midst of the opposition. Both these beloved companions have gone ahead ‘to the place appointed for all living.’ Your husband was an extraordinary man. I have known him intimately for more than twenty years; & I have never known any man who had the same strength of understanding combined with so much kindness of heart. He has descended to the tomb full of honors & the whole nation deplores his loss. I shall ever cherish his memory. May that gracious being who tempers the wind to the shown lamb be your consolation! If in the ways of Providence I can ever render myself useful to you, I shall esteem it a privilege to be permitted to render you any service in my power.” Small second integral page bears a small notation in another hand. In fine condition, with expected mailing folds, light show through from text on reverse, a couple small fold separations and a bit of mild toning. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
