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RE: Who is this person? - Gene C - 08-16-2023
Duff Armstrong
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 08-16-2023
Good job, Gene! You are correct.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duff_Armstrong
RE: Who is this person? - David Lockmiller - 08-16-2023
(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.
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 09-19-2023
This is a statue of whom?
![[Image: statue1000.jpg]](http://rogerjnorton.com/statue1000.jpg)
RE: Who is this person? - Steve - 09-19-2023
Elijah Lovejoy?
RE: Who is this person? - Gene C - 09-19-2023
Fido says it looks like Gideon Welles
RE: Who is this person? - Anita - 09-19-2023
I second Gene. Years ago I attended a conference in Hartford, Connecticut. It's on the State Capitol building?
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 09-19-2023
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-welles-role-in-lincolns-cabinet/
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 10-31-2023
No googling please.
What is the name of the person who said this?
"Mr. Lincoln does not have character enough for integrity and truth..."
RE: Who is this person? - Gene C - 10-31-2023
Peter Cartwright ?
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 10-31-2023
Excellent guess, Gene, but it was not Cartwright.
RE: Who is this person? - Anita - 10-31-2023
Did this person live during Lincoln's time?
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 10-31-2023
(10-31-2023, 02:23 PM)Anita Wrote: Did this person live during Lincoln's time?
Yes.
RE: Who is this person? - Anita - 10-31-2023
Gen. George McClellan?
RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 10-31-2023
That is a thoughtful guess, Anita, but it's incorrect.