Lincoln's 1861 Job Reference Letter for Black Valet Unveiled in Springfield

An 1861 job reference letter by "Abraham Lincoln" for Black valet William Johnson was unveiled in "Springfield, Illinois", highlighting the presidents commitment to racial equity during the early "American Civil War".

• "Abraham Lincoln" wrote a reference letter in 1861 for William Johnson, a young Black man, aiming for a position with the "United States Secretary of the Navy", "Gideon Welles".
• The letter, recently unveiled at the "Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum", showcases Lincolns advocacy for equal opportunities for African Americans during a pivotal time in the "United States".
• This historical document emphasizes Lincolns progressive stance on race relations, particularly significant as it emerged at the onset of the "American Civil War".