Lincoln Discussion Symposium

Duff Armstrong

Good job, Gene! You are correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duff_Armstrong

(08-16-2023 09:24 AM)RJNorton Wrote: [ -> ]Good job, Gene! You are correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duff_Armstrong

Upon learning of the murder charge, Lincoln wrote to Jack's Armstrong's widow, Hannah:

"I have just heard of your deep affliction, and the arrest of your son for murder. I can hardly believe he can be capable of the crime alleged against him. It does not seem possible. I am anxious that he should be given a fair trial at any rate; and gratitude for your long-continued kindness to me in adverse circumstances prompts me to offer my humble services gratuitously in his behalf. It will afford me an opportunity to requite, in a small degree, the favors I received at your hand, and that of your lamented husband, when your roof afforded me a grateful shelter, without money and without price."

— Abraham Lincoln's letter to Hannah Armstrong,

Armstrong went on to join the Union forces in the American Civil War. He became ill in 1863 and, at his mother's request, Lincoln arranged for Armstrong's discharge.

This is a statue of whom?

Elijah Lovejoy?

Fido says it looks like Gideon Welles

I second Gene. Years ago I attended a conference in Hartford, Connecticut. It's on the State Capitol building?

Good try, Steve, but Fido and Anita are correct. Indeed it is Gideon Welles.

"A marble statue of Gideon Welles was placed on the Connecticut State Capitol building’s facade ca. 1933 to commemorate his achievements both within the state and as Secretary of the Navy."

http://connecticuthistory.org/gideon-wel...s-cabinet/

No googling please.

What is the name of the person who said this?

"Mr. Lincoln does not have character enough for integrity and truth..."

Peter Cartwright ?

Excellent guess, Gene, but it was not Cartwright.

Did this person live during Lincoln's time?

(10-31-2023 02:23 PM)Anita Wrote: [ -> ]Did this person live during Lincoln's time?

Yes.

Gen. George McClellan?

That is a thoughtful guess, Anita, but it's incorrect.