Secret Message in Lincoln’s Pocketwatch, 1861

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[DogByte6RER]

Lincoln's English gold watch was purchased in the 1850s from George Chatterton, a Springfield, Illinois, jeweler. Lincoln was not outwardly vain, but the fine gold watch was a conspicuous symbol of his success as a prominent Illinois lawyer.

[DogByte6RER]

More background story here ...

Lincoln’s Pocket Watch Reveals Long-Hidden Message

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Lincolns-Pocket-Watch-Reveals-Long-Hidden-Message.html#

Confirmed Legend: Abraham Lincoln Pocket Watch was Opened

http://www.interwatches.com/blog/2009/06/08/Confirmed-Legend-Abraham-Lincoln-Pocket-Watch-was-Opened-

[DogByte6RER]

This might be of interest ...

historical clockworks ping

[Batman11]

PFL

[cripplecreek]

Interesting. It shows that people often do recognize history as its being made.

[Born to Conserve]

It says “Jeff Davis”.

That seems significant, but no mention in the article.

[philman_36]

Seems like they missed some text there.
Doesn't that say "Jeff Davis", as in Jefferson Davis, POTUS of the Confederacy, right there?
He was elected Nov. 6, 1861 while the watch is signed April 13, 1861.
Why is "Jeff Davis" there?

[FredZarguna]

It says “Jeff Davis”.

That seems significant, but no mention in the article.

It would have been, had he finished as he intended: "... sucks dirty donkey d---." But just then the boss walked in and he had to close up the watch.

[max americana]

This angle should’ve been used for National Treasure 2.

[tanknetter]

The “1864” that’s there as well.

[SunkenCiv]

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[FredZarguna]

Because though not yet “President,” he was still a well-known traitor.

[Bratch]

Obviously a secret code from his fellow vampire hunters.

[gwjack]

Stauer has been selling a replica of this watch, complete with the inscription, for a couple of years. More history on it is in their marketing materials/website.

Gwjack

[rlmorel]

LS, thought you would find this interesting!

[rlmorel]

Hahahahahaha....

[rlmorel]

Darn. I thought this was something newly found.

[dfwgator]

[rockrr]

It looks like there was plenty of room for “Jeff Davis can KMA” ;-)

[philman_36]

It seems that, judging from your replies 8 and 12, you've got some suppressed and repressed hostilities.
You should talk to a professional about them.