Title
Abraham Lincoln to J.E. Allen
Description
Abraham Lincoln writes on a small oblong card a note to J.E. Allen: "Shoe Tad's horse for him. A. Lincoln." The note is part of a display enclosed in an elaborate red morocco folding case, with oval photo by A. Berger of Lincoln and Tad with the document beneath it. The case is accompanied by a letter signed by Charles M. Tompkins, Chief Quartermaster's Office March 29, 1867, Washington, certifying service of Allen as Superintendent of Repair Shops. Tad is bringing a note signed by his father, the president, to the soldiers in the stable, asking them to shoe his horse.
Creator
Lincoln, Abraham
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-04-07
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300044
T1864.04.07
207492
Has Version
Basler supp 1:235
Transcription
Shoe Tad's horse for him.
A. Lincoln
April 7. 1864.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
1 p
5 x 9 cm