84/88 JAMES F.WILSON: "When did you hear him say that ?" GENERAL GRANT: "I heard him say that in one or two of his speeches. BOUTWELL: "Have you heard him make a remark kindred to that elsewhere ?" GENERAL GRANT: "Yes, I have heard him say that, aside from his speeches, in conversation. I cannot say just when: it was probably about that same time." MR. BOUTWELL: "Have you heard him at any time make any remark or suggestion concerning the legality of Congress with the Southern members excluded ?" GENERAL GRANT: "He alluded to that subject frequently on his tour to Chicago and back last summer. His speeches were generally reported with considerable accuracy. |