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Dear Sir March 16/61
The bearer (William) is a servant who has been with me for some time & in whom I have confidence as to his integrity and faithfulness. He wishes to enter your service. The difference of color between him & the other servants is the cause of our seperation. If you can give him employment you will confer a favour on yours truly A. LINCOLN
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[1] LS-F, ISLA. See Lincoln to ``Whom it may concern,'' March 7, supra.