File No. 850a.001.

The President to the Grand Duchess.

[Telegram.]

I deeply regret to learn of the death of your illustrious father, His Royal Highness William, late Grand Duke of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, and I offer the profound sympathy of the Government and people of the United States to the Government and people of your country in their national bereavement. Pray accept for yourself the expression of my personal sympathy and high regard.

Wm. H. Taft.