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

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

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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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  1. Abraham Lincoln, attributed to: American: President of USA, lawyer, statesman, politician

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  1. Correspondence

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File Size : 30,333kb


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  1. 2-949-846
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