In some surprise Mr. Lincoln inquired, "For what reason?"

"Why," replied the spokesman, "he drinks too much whisky."

"Ah!" rejoined Mr. Lincoln, dropping his lower lip. "By the way,

gentlemen, can either of you tell me where General Grant procures his

whisky? because, if I can find out, I will send every general in the

field a barrel of it!"

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