Who is this person?

[RJNorton]

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."

[Rob Wick]

Absolutely no idea. For some reason, though, the name of Thaddeus Stevens popped into my head. So that will be my guess.

Best
Rob

[RJNorton]

Very sensible guess, Rob. But incorrect.

[wpbinzel]

Horace Greeley?

[RJNorton]

Bill, that is also a logical guess. But it's incorrect.

[wpbinzel]

The other name that comes to mind is Benjamin Butler.

[RJNorton]

Nope, Bill. It's not Butler.

Hint#1: The correct answer is male.

[Steve]

Frederick Douglass?

[Anita]

Jefferson Davis or Alexander Stephens?

[AussieMick]

Lord Palmerston?

[RJNorton]

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.

[AussieMick]

I'll keep on with the British ... Lord John Russell

[RJNorton]

Nope, it's not Lord John Russell.

[Rob Wick]

Roger,

Along Mike's line, is the person an American,?

Best
Rob

[RJNorton]

Rob, he is not an American. He has infrequently been mentioned on this forum.