... of his curiosity reached the point the gentleman occupied, who, advancing, ventured to accost him thus: Is this Mr. Lincoln? That, sir, is my name, was the courteous reply. My name is R., from Plymouth County, Massachusetts , returned the gentleman; and learning that you have to-day been made the public property of the United States, I have ventured to introduce myself, with a view to a brief acquaintance, hoping you wi...