Executive Mansion,
Whom it may concern Washington, March 4. 1862
Whom it may concern Washington, March 4. 1862
Edward Burke, the bearer of this, was at service in this Mansion for several months now last past; and during all the time he appeared to me to be a competent, faithful, and very genteel man. I take no charge of the servants about the house; but I do not understand that Burke leaves because of any fault or misconduct.
A. LINCOLN