TILDEN TO JOHN F. SEYMOUR
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"Telegram.
"Greystone, Feb. 13, 1886.
"Hon. John F. Seymour,—I learn this morning the sorrowful intelligence that the mortal career of your illustrious brother is closed. Convey to his relatives, and when a suitable occasion arises, to Mrs. Seymour, my warm sympathies at their loss. We have the consolation of knowing that he passed away without suffering, in the fulness of years, and amid the largest homage of public esteem.
"S. J. Tilden."