"on topic"? The only way to be sure is probably to try and see what happens! (IMO this is in the 'grey area' so you would not be 'abusing' even if it does get Closed.)
I don't know History but suspect you would be safer there. Maybe reconsider here if you luck out there? But if you can wait a day or so first you should get much better advice here on chat than mine.
I went so far as to delete my answer to What should I do if I forgot to turn in a hotel room key card after checking out? from some horror at the +votes (I'm NOT suggesting you do the same!)