Is This Abraham Lincoln?

[RJNorton]

I am not sure why the posted link (from Laurie's post) is not working, so I am posting the link to Google's cached page:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/se...clnk&gl=us

Also, I contacted Dr. Ron Rietveld. He wrote to me:

"There is no question regarding the provenance and the authenticity of the photograph taken in New York City Hall on April 24, 1865. Both "Blood on the Moon," and Swanson's work verifies further the background to the full story--all apart from me having anything to do with leading other's "by the nose," or any kind of "planted find." The photograph itself falls under the ownership and control of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. And of its authenticity--there is no question. Dr. James Cornelius there may be contacted if so desired. You may direct her or the discussion to Jim at the Museum."

Marsha, I think Dr. Rietveld's suggestion is excellent - please take your photo to Dr. James Cornelius at the ALPLM.