Abe Lincoln sustained a gash above his right eye that produced a permanent scar while he was ______
You answered "on a trip to New Orleans," which is correct. Lincoln was part of a crew on a flatboat transporting goods to New Orleans. One night, a group of men attempted to board the boat, steal the goods and kill the crew. Lincoln chased the boarders into the woods and sustained a gash above his right eye during the chase. The crew rode the boat down river without further incident.
Unfortunately, violent acts and fights were common on the frontier. Lincoln participated in a number of fights, which he generally won because of his size and athleticism. He also participated in vigilante activities. He and a couple of others seized a chronic wife beater, tied him to a pump and allowed the wife to lash the wife beater. The man reformed and was never known to beat his wife again. Lincoln preferred to use logic and persuasion to resolve issues rather than violence. He became know for his wit and ability to win debates.