January 15, 1868

Washington City, District of Columbia

Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Elizabeth Keckly

Mary Todd Lincoln wrote many letters to “Lizzie.” Lizzie was one of Lincoln’s closest friends. Her full name was Elizabeth Keckly, and she was a former slave. It should come as no surprise that one of Mary Todd Lincoln's closest friend was a former slave. Mary showed much support for the emancipation of slaves. Lincoln met dressmaker and best friend Elizabeth Keckly through her involvement with...