My name is Ernestine (Tina) Glessner, I spent most of my career as a photographer.  I have a hobby of collecting antiques and antique photogrtaphs.  Some years ago, I found an unusal photo at a flea market in WV.  After looking at it more closely, I thought it resembled Abraham Lincoln.  I had a chance to put it in a story on the internet, and as a result a criminal forensics specialist, Tim Owens, did research on the image and has positively proven this photo is Abraham Lincoln, just minutes after he was shot.  Historians have rediculed and discredited me about this photo to the point that I have no credibiltiy with those in authority to even have them look at the photo. I am unknown, and have very little education in this field, but there are those who support me and feel this image is genuine.  It is an original photo of the proper period.   These historians however, have not been able to show that the forensic proof I have is not accurate, they just continue to prevent anyone from giving this image proper investigation.  Presently I have a book about the image in production, and a ongoing lawsuit against one individual and a museum for defamation of character.  I need funds to complete the production and purchase of the book and to pay legal fees for my lawsuit.  I believe I have a very good case against the individual that discredited me.  My attorney wants to increase the damages from 100K to 1M minimum, but I need money to continue my case asap.