Title
Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin B. French
Description
A note written and signed by President Lincoln to B.B. French reads: "If Comr. of Public Buildings chooses to give laborers at White House a holy-day, I have no objections." The holy-day refers to a celebration of Lincoln's re-election the day before, November 8, 1864.
Creator
Lincoln, Abraham
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-11-09
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300046
T1864.11.09
206107
Has Version
Basler 8:98. From the papers of B.B. French.
Transcription
If Comr. of Public Buildings chooses to give laborers at White House, a holy-day, I have no objections.
A. Lincoln
Nov. 9. 1864
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and pencil
1 p
6 x 9 cm