From what I recall, the king actually addressed the letter to Lincoln's predecessor, but it only arrived when Lincoln was already in the office. Also, the king didn't want the elephants to actually take part in the fighting, only in moving supplies.
Also, fun fact, the king's (Rama IV) son, name Rama V, would go on to abolish slavery in Thailand.
Muninn088 on March 20th, 2020 at 02:26 UTC »
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
Cardonutss on March 20th, 2020 at 03:03 UTC »
would they have survived well in the terrain the fight was going in?
KSJ15831 on March 20th, 2020 at 04:22 UTC »
Two mistakes, actually.
From what I recall, the king actually addressed the letter to Lincoln's predecessor, but it only arrived when Lincoln was already in the office. Also, the king didn't want the elephants to actually take part in the fighting, only in moving supplies.
Also, fun fact, the king's (Rama IV) son, name Rama V, would go on to abolish slavery in Thailand.