Lincoln "scholars?"Several years ago I came across a small envelope signed A.Lincoln , 4/14/1865. As you must think this can not be real. I am no...

Dear Steinman1,

I believe you are asking if there are any true historians left. Yes, there are many true historians left. You sound like one yourself. I have a question for you. What are you hoping to accomplish? If you want to donate your finding to a museum for all to see and appreciate, then give the envelope to Mr. John Lupton. He has already validated the document. Perhaps you could have it displayed with his project along with your name listed as the person who discovered it and made the donation.

You may also try to contact Jill Blessman, the Acquisitions Librarian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Treasures Gallery, 217-785-7943.

If it is money you seek, then maybe try going to The Antiques Roadshow. You can view the schedule here:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/ontheroad.html

The experts on the show appear to be sincere and you may get the notoriety you seek and deserve.

I hope this helps,
Jan