Lincoln’s ‘extraordinary’ briefcase donated to Illinois

Anonymous Patron writes The Chicago Sun Times is one place with news on a Maryland motorcycle dealer whose parents once worked for Abraham Lincoln’s son and wife who gave Illinois a prized leather portfolio belonging to the 16th president that is worth perhaps $1 million.

The worn carrying case emblazoned with Lincoln’s name in gold lettering is believed to have been used by Illinois’ favorite son to carry drafts of the Emancipation Proclamation and other important speeches and documents between the White House and his retreat outside the capital.”