The National Archives isn't saying much -- not yet, at least -- about a newly discovered Abraham Lincoln document that is being hailed by Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein as a "significant find." The National Archives is being very quiet about the find, awaiting a public unveiling on Thursday. The assumption is that the document relates to the Civil War, as today's announcement mentions that Mr. Weinstein will be joined at the unveiling by Archivist Trevor Plante, a well-known specialist in Civil War materials.
Meanwhile, news photographers are being told in advance that no artificial light can be used on the document, which speaks of its age and historic significance.
