Title
Mary Lincoln to unknown
Description
Mary Lincoln writes to an unknown correspondent requesting the services of Charles Forbes for the day. Charles Forbes was Lincoln's personal attendant from 1861 until Lincoln's assassination. He was present at Ford's Theatre when the President was shot. Years later Robet Todd Lincoln was quoted as saying: "He was a personal servant at the White House in my father's time and earned unusual esteem by his fidelity & competence."
Creator
Lincoln, Mary Todd
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-03-11
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300083
T1864.03.11
Transcription
Please allow me the services of Charles, tomorrow, during the entire day & oblige yours respectfully
Mrs Lincoln
Mrs. Lincoln
March 11, 1864.
Answered March 11, 1864.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2 p
17 x 12 cm