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I personally know nothing of this young lady, but upon Senator Hale's statement, I very cheerfully join in his recommendation.
Sep. 24. 1863. A. LINCOLN
[1] AES, CSmH. Lincoln's endorsement is written on the bottom of a recommendation by Senator John P. Hale, as follows: ``The Bearer Belle Garcia is a
very good girl, whom I have known for a long time, and is deserving of patronage. I earnestly commend her to the patronage of any one in any Department of the Government who may have any work to give to a deserving young girl.''