It is with profound sorrow that the President has to announce to the
people of the United States the death of the Vice-President, Henry
Wilson, who died in the Capitol of the nation this morning.
The eminent station of the deceased, his high character, his long career
in the service of his State and of the Union, his devotion to the cause
of freedom, and the ability which he brought to the discharge of every
duty stand conspicuous and are indelibly impressed on the hearts and
affections of the American people.
In testimony of respect for this distinguished citizen and faithful
public servant the various Departments of the Government will be closed
on the day of the funeral, and the Executive Mansion and all the
Executive Departments in Washington will be draped with badges of
mourning for thirty days.
The Secretaries of War and of the Navy will issue orders that
appropriate military and naval honors be rendered to the memory of one
whose virtues and services will long be borne in recollection by a
grateful nation.
U.S. GRANT.
By the President:
HAMILTON FISH,
_Secretary of State_.
II. On the day next succeeding the receipt of this order at each
military post the troops will be paraded at 10 o'clock a.
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