This version of the Gettysburg is one of the only ones known to have been penned by President Lincoln himself.  It has always been rumored that a LOST hand-written version exists.  A code to find it is contained within this on-line version.  If you find the LOST version, you will win a treasure prize.   Have Fun!

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Question #19
Answer these questions about Lincoln's "Matson Slave Trial" that was in Coles County:

Who was Matson?     What was Matson trying to do?    Which side did Abe Lincoln work for (as lawyer)?     Who won this case?