Abraham Lincoln? Charles G. Halpine? Anonymous? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: There is a brilliant anecdote about President Lincoln defending General Grant from an accusation of drunkenness. I have read conflicting statements about whether this anecdote is accurate. Perhaps you could examine this tale for the next Presidents’ Day holiday? Quote Investigator: The story of Abraham … Continue reading I Will Send a Barrel of This Wonderful Whiskey to Every General in the Army