Writing to a lawyer, the founding editor of The New York Times conveyed his vast respect for President Abraham Lincoln.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United States. It is also 1861, and the job seeker is a ...

Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet ...