Title

Abraham Lincoln recommendation of William Johnson, a colored boy, 1861-03-07. Creator: Abraham Lincoln.

Caption

Abraham Lincoln recommendation of William Johnson, a colored boy, 1861-03-07. Letter from US president on the employability of an African-American youth. 'Executive Mansion, March 7, 1861. Whom it may concern. William Johnson, a colored boy, and bearer of this, has been with me about twelve months, and has been, so far, as I believe, honest, faithful, sober, industrious, and handy as a servant. A. Lincoln'.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM23A17_335

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29,6Mb (892,4Kb) / 9,6in x 12,0in / 2884 x 3590 (300dpi)

Keywords

people black library employment country letter text location century handwriting president correspondence reference African American African-American signature afro-american lettering public library MONOCHROME United States of America 19th century recommendation New York Public Library nineteenth century NYPL heritage American America USA united states cultural heritage Black History Heritage Art 19th-century Correspondence Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Abraham President Lincoln A Lincoln