Comments on: We Got Punked, Lincoln Forgery-Style

By: Cotton Boll Conspiracy

Cotton Boll Conspiracy — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:18:25 +0000

The next thing you know, people will start to question Wikipedia as a source!

By: stevetyler

stevetyler — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:28:39 +0000

Unfortunately this is a fact of life and I am surprised really that you have been “forgery-free” for so long! Still, onwards and upwards!

By: Mike Kienzler

Mike Kienzler — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:38:35 +0000

Geoff: If you limit your search to the Web, I think the percentage rises to at least 75 percent. And it’s pretty rare for someone to correct a bogus quote, even after it’s pointed out to them. … So, yes, kudos (whatever that is) to Mr. Pinsker.

By: Geoff Elliott

Geoff Elliott — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:12:22 +0000

In more than 40 years of research and reading about Lincoln, I have come to understand that there are many forgeries of his writing. In addition, probably more than 50% of the “quotes” attributed to him are untrue as well.

When I post to my Abraham Lincoln Blog or present lectures, I always double and triple-check the “facts” I write or talk about. Doing so saves embarrassment and helps to preserve the accuracy of what is written about this great man.

Thank you for admitting the error, which was obviously unintentional.