Lincoln Discussion Symposium

(11-11-2013 11:31 AM)Dave Taylor Wrote: [ -> ]That's Mr. Mustache himself, Dr. Tullio S. Verdi.

Of course, how could I forget? Fred Seward wore the fez for the rest of his life. Who is this gentleman?



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William Seward, Jr.?

Correct, Dave. Here's a photo of Will in later years.



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I think he looks a lot like Dr. Verdi.



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Who is this man?

A young Thomas Eckert?

That is a great guess, Joe, but it's not him.

Hint #1: He is mentioned briefly in both Jim and Rich's book and in Tom Bogar's book. I do not think much is known about him. I could easily have put this question in the trivial trivia thread.

Last guess before I start cheating. James Ferguson, the saloon keeper?

I am sorry, Joe, but it's not Ferguson.

Edwin Emerson?

Eva, that is also a good guess, but it's not him, either.

Hint #2: He worked at Ford's Theatre.

A. J. Hanck?

Not him but you are really close, Joe.

The page I'm cheating off is a mess. James St. Clair? Or it could be John Houston.

You got it, Joe. Kudos. James St. Clair was an usher at Ford's. His photo is on p. 34 of Jim and Rich's book.

The biggest thing down here in the South last weekend was the Alabama-Auburn game. I had Alabama. I will send you all I got off that bet.