Has anybody read the short story "The Trailer Murder Story"? If so, what year did it take place?

I think 1841.

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http://thenostalgialeague.com/olmag/lincoln.html

okay. Thanks Reiny ☺!!!

Technically I'm not allowed to Google my questions, but I didn't Google it.... ☺

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