Civil War Historical Apocrypha? :)



Remark attributed to General Sherman when he was responding to criticism of General Grant's reputation for depending heavily on the advice and council of that legendary bad 'ole General John Barleycorn:


"Well, gentlemen, it's like this: Grant stood beside me when everyone was accusing me of being crazy. So now it's my turn to stand beside him when everyone is saying he's a drunk." :)