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RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 05-12-2023 12:24 PM
No googling please.
In a letter to President Lincoln who wrote:
"It is desirable that the President of the United States and Congress give us their views in reference to this matter at as early a date as possible."
RE: Who is this person? - Rob Wick - 05-12-2023 01:58 PM
Absolutely no idea. For some reason, though, the name of Thaddeus Stevens popped into my head. So that will be my guess.
Best
Rob
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 05-12-2023 03:05 PM
Very sensible guess, Rob. But incorrect.
RE: Who is this person? - wpbinzel - 05-12-2023 03:09 PM
Horace Greeley?
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 05-12-2023 03:37 PM
Bill, that is also a logical guess. But it's incorrect.
RE: Who is this person? - wpbinzel - 05-12-2023 03:48 PM
The other name that comes to mind is Benjamin Butler.
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 05-12-2023 04:36 PM
Nope, Bill. It's not Butler.
Hint#1: The correct answer is male.
RE: Who is this person? - Steve - 05-12-2023 06:20 PM
Frederick Douglass?
RE: Who is this person? - Anita - 05-12-2023 07:52 PM
Jefferson Davis or Alexander Stephens?
RE: Who is this person? - AussieMick - 05-12-2023 08:54 PM
Lord Palmerston?
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 05-13-2023 04:45 AM
All good guesses, but none correct.
At my worst in the hospital I was on 44l of oxygen. My mind was wandering, and for some unknown reason, I thought of this letter. I decided I would put in a trivia question about it if I survived my illness. It's intended to make forum members try to think of why the writer was hoping for a quick reply from the President. Try to think outside the box.
RE: Who is this person? - AussieMick - 05-13-2023 07:25 AM
I'll keep on with the British ... Lord John Russell
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 05-13-2023 08:21 AM
Nope, it's not Lord John Russell.
RE: Who is this person? - Rob Wick - 05-13-2023 01:32 PM
Roger,
Along Mike's line, is the person an American,?
Best
Rob
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 05-13-2023 01:38 PM
Rob, he is not an American. He has infrequently been mentioned on this forum.