This newly acquired Lincoln letter is now on display at the ALPLM. It highlights the life of William Johnson, a Black man who worked closely with Lincoln from Springfield to Washington, and opens a window into the loyalty they shared, the racism within the early White House, and the power dynamics Lincoln had to navigate as a new president. Pieces like this help us understand the people who influenced Lincoln and shaped his path toward emancipation. #ALPLM #LincolnLegacy #BlackHistory #ILHistory