Sold – President James Buchanan Send Condolences to Tsar Alexander II on the on the Death of His Mother, the Empress Dowager Alexandra Feodorovna
Buchanan had served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia.
Alexandra Feodorovna, born Princess Charlotte of Prussia was Empress consort of Russia. She was the wife of Tsar Nicholas I, and mother of Tsar Alexander II. She died November 1, 1860, and her son Tsar Alexander II officially notified foreign governments of the event. Buchanan had been U.S. minister to Russia from...
Alexandra Feodorovna, born Princess Charlotte of Prussia was Empress consort of Russia. She was the wife of Tsar Nicholas I, and mother of Tsar Alexander II. She died November 1, 1860, and her son Tsar Alexander II officially notified foreign governments of the event. Buchanan had been U.S. minister to Russia from 1831-1833, and in 1832 he negotiated a commerce treaty with Russia. At that time, Tsar Nicholas I was on the throne, and Alexandra Feodorovna was Empress. Buchanan was acquainted with the royal family in that connection.
The United States sent condolences. Document Signed as President, Washington, January 15, 1861, ordering the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to “the envelope of a letter addressed to the Emperor of Russia, in reply to one from His Majesty announcing the decease of the Empress Dowager.”
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