01/24/1861
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"Submitting, as I do, with humble resignation to the will of Divine Providence in this calamitous dispensation, I shall ever cherish his memory with affectionate regard."
"The death of this distinguished public officer, especially at the present moment, when his eminent services are so much needed, is a great loss to his country."
"It has become my sad duty to announce to the Senate the death of Aaron V. Brown, late Postmaster-General, at his residence in this city on yesterday morning at twenty minutes past 9 o'clock."
"The nation will mourn the afflicting dispensation which has left so great a void in its councils."