Sir: It has become my most painful duty to announce to you the decease of William Henry Harrison, late President of the United States.
This afflicting event took place this day at the Executive Mansion, in this city, at thirty minutes before 1 o'clock in the morning.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
DANL. WEBSTER.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO REPRESENTATIVES OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES.
[From official records in the State Department.]
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, April 5, 1841.
Sir: It is my great misfortune to be obliged to inform you of an event not less afflicting to the people of the United States than distressing to my own feelings and the feelings of all those connected with the Government.
The President departed this life yesterday at thirty minutes before 1 o'clock in the morning.