Anderson Ruffin Abbott's legacy is explored in Jill L. Newmark's book, highlighting his achievements as the first Black Canadian doctor and his ties to President Abraham Lincoln. Abbott, who practiced in Hamilton, Ontario, followed Dr. Alexander Augusta to Washington, where he became a U.S. Army surgeon during the Civil War. His connection to influential figures, such as seamstress and confidant Elizabeth Keckley, is notable, as she nursed him during illness and later supported his pension application, indicating a deep friendship. Newmark's book uncovers Abbott's life through his archives, capturing his journey and contributions.
"When Anderson Abbott got here, he got very sick and she helped kind of nurse him back to health. Obviously, Alexander Augusta came to see him there and he was the physician that treated him."
"Anderson Abbott later in life applied for a pension and Elizabeth Keckley did [a deposition] for him and she considered him an intimate friend."
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