Sunday, November 16, 2008
Lincoln letter found in Dallas Historical Society archives awaits verification
not provided by Dallas Historical Society, Abraham Lincoln or his heirs
If you've never heard of the "Bixby Letter," or if it sounds vaguely familiar, just reference the movie Saving Private Ryan ('98), in which its text is quoted. The letter was purportedly written by President Abraham Lincoln, addressed to a Mrs. Bixby in Boston who was thought to have lost five sons in battle during the Civil War.
Now, a copy of the letter - which appears to be written on paper and using inks consistent with a Civil War time period - has turned up in the archives of the Dallas Historical Society in Fair Park.
The document has been sent to Christie's auction house in New York for an expert opinion on its provenance. If it's a genuine government copy (which some experts doubt), it could be worth millions of dollars.
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alexander troup, says:
Their are a lot of subjects, undocumented at the Hall Of State, and old Abe is not jut the only one, A/T. Observer of the time machine.
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alexander troup, says:
And where would the million's go if sold through Heritage Auction, meanwhile let's find out some History and Education, besides all of the big bucks these document's loose later on and how the letter came to exist in Dallas and at the Hall at Fair Park....Until then. Lincoln Head Penny Dealer..
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alexander troup, says:
And some letters dont have much to say after 1 week., ....rare or worthless, you need to place a 5 cent stamp and return to sender...
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