Dear Friends & Members:

I am proud to announce that our April 8^th meeting offers a rare opportunity to hear John Lupton, Associate Director & Associate Editor of The Papers of Abraham Lincoln speaking on cutting edge Lincoln research.  Lupton works out of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois where candidate Lincoln delivered his House Divided Speech in 1858 when he ran for the U. S. Senate against Stephen A. Douglas.

For more than a decade Lupton has researched public archives in Illinois and across America searching for new discoveries of Lincoln documents.  He has personally examined several thousand Lincoln letters, has authenticated dozens of new discoveries, and has been at the forefront of Lincoln research in the country.

Every member, every student of Lincoln history, and anyone interested in true historical research should meet this distinguished scholar.  This is a rare opportunity to learn about fake Lincoln documents and where they have been discovered.  This is your opportunity to learn where scholars are currently discovering previously unknown Lincoln letters and manuscripts.  You will also enjoy a power-point presentation on how Lincoln’s signature and Lincoln documents are authenticated and judged by experts.

During this meeting we will display and discuss one of the rarest, most misunderstood Lincoln documents in existence discovered by John Lupton.  This will be a program to remember!

This meeting is a compelling alternative to our traditional programs.  It offers a fascinating and rare look behind the scenes of Lincoln research by a nationally recognized scholar from Springfield, Illinois.

I look forward to greeting everyone on April 8^th.

Sincerely,

Joseph Garrera, President