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felt there was something hidden. I said did Dr Bell mention me? he said yes. I then sent for Dr Bell and asked him if any party had complained of me drinking whisky? He said yes. I asked who, being satisfied there was spite. He refused to tell. I said if you stop one you must stop all, Rebels and all. He turned on his heel and walked off" (See Vol 1 Pg 6 L from 11 to 23) Upon being questioned more closely, He admits that Lieut Hogarty drank but once. Maj Roberts once or twice & Genl Frederick two or three times that Dr Benson & his friends drank frequently, repeatedly, that two of his (Bruce's) friends, Littell & McClellan drank (See Vol 1 Pg 7. L 1 to 10 & 20 to 30)

Supposing that by frequently repeatedly, he means not less than twice & that Dr Benson had at least two friends - he must have seen some fourteen drinks taken in the Hospl

Upon being asked the question how often did you drink Gov't whisky, he says - "Frequently, but never without being asked by the dispensing clerk. Either by request on my part or solicitation on his. Some days I had it

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