Note 1243 — Chapter IX
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Blennerhassett, in his diary, makes frequent mention of Martin's drinking: "Martin was both yesterday and to-day more in his cups than usual, and though he spared neither his prudence nor his feelings, he was happy in all his hits." (Blennerhassett Papers: Safford, 438.)
"I ... recommended our brandy ... placing a pint tumbler before him. No ceremonies retarded the libation." (Ib. 377.)
"Luther Martin has just made his final immersion into the daily bath of his faculties." (Ib. 463.)