Lincoln Discussion Symposium

Harry Hawk?

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William Ferguson?

Was it written by Thaddeus Stevens?

Betty and Roger - good guesses - but none correct.

Hint #2: He was from Maryland.

Reverdy Johnson?

Best
Rob

Good job, Rob. His handwriting almost makes Ida's look pretty good.

Believe it or not, Roger, I'm getting to where I can decipher some of her stuff.

Best
Rob

Great, Rob. My eyes start watering just thinking about it.

The scan of Reverdy Johnson's handwriting came from an old Lincoln Lore dated November, 1964. The "My Dear C" was John Cresswell.

Who is this gentleman?

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Anita, this is a wild guess: Norman Judd?

Good try Roger. Maybe this will help.

Hint #1 He was a politician and a Republican.

Although I'm petty sure it's not him: Schuyler Colfax?

A really wild guess; Senator Harlan of Iowa, Robert Lincoln's eventual father-in-law.

Eva and Rogerm- good tries but he is neither.

Hint #2 Illinois and Abolitionist

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Hint # 3 He wrote to Lincoln:

Springfield Aug 17. 1858.

Mr Lincoln

I send enclosed, -- though I suppose you have been at Tazewell. Judge Trumbull came on Saturday -- he received your letter written at Beardstown. He goes to Alton this evening,-- I am not certain that he will go to Rushville, though I think it important. I also send you a letter from Sharpe

Since Trumbulls speech -- they are all mad.

No news from other counties since you left.....

OK, Anita, I think I've got it now: Ozias M. Hatch.