[Mrs. Lincoln at Parker House in Boston; remains indoors because of inclement weather. Boston Journal, 11 November 1862.]

President writes: "I can very cheerfully say that Mr. Calvert has for some time been employed at the White-House, and has appeared to be a very faithful, worthy and gentlemanly young man." Recommendation for Mr. Calvert, 8 November 1862, CW, 5:491.