Nice to read a Grant commentary that doesn't repeat the tiresome, inaccurate drivel about alcohol.  Grant may have had a few unfortunate events with alcohol (most people have) but, he was no alcoholic.

In visits to Washington DC, I love to stand at the Grant Memorial in Union Square and look down the National Mall at the Lincoln Memorial.  The General, with determined stare, sitting on his horse, facing Lincoln, sitting in his chair with a pensive look.  The great General, facing the great president he served.