Abraham Lincoln's Handwritten Job Reference For Black Valet Now On Display

Abraham Lincoln penned the entreaty on behalf of his young friend, William Johnson, because ironically, his dark complexion caused freed Black White House staffers with lighter skin to shun him.

Nov 7, 2025 - 13:30
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Abraham Lincoln's Handwritten Job Reference For Black Valet Now On Display
Abraham Lincoln penned the entreaty on behalf of his young friend, William Johnson, because ironically, his dark complexion caused freed Black White House staffers with lighter skin to shun him.

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