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23. The following are the replies which were received to the
Addresses, viz.:—
"Home Office, Whitehall.
27th May, 1910.
"Sir,
"I am commanded by The King to convey to you hereby His
Majesty's thanks for the Loyal and Dutiful Address of the Mayor, Aldermen
and Councillors of the Borough of Wandsworth on the occasion of the
lamented death of His late Majesty King Edward the Seventh.
"I am, Sir,
"Your obedient Servant,
(Signal) "WINSTON S. CHURCHILL.
"The Town Clerk
"Wandsworth, S.W."
"Home Office, Whitehall,
" 16th June, 1910.
"Sir.
"I am directed by the Secretary of State to inform you that the
Address of Condolence of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors of the
Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth on the death of His late Majesty
King Edward the Seventh has been laid before Queen Alexandra, whose
Thanks I am to convey to you.
"I am, Sir,
"Your obedient Servant,
{Signed) "EDWARD TROUP.
"The Town Clerk,
"Council House,
"Wandsworth, S.W."
24. The Members of the Council also sent a wreath to
Windsor on the occasion of the funeral of His late Majesty King
Edward VII., and the following letter was received from Queen
Alexandra:—
"Buckingham Palace,
"May 20th, 1910.
"The Mayor, Town Hall, Wandsworth.
"I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to all the kind donors of the
beautiful wreaths and flowers which were sent as tokens of affection in
favour of our beloved King.
(Signed) "ALEXANDRA."