resigns at Lincoln's request, [288];

wishes chief-justiceship, [298].

Blenker, General Louis,

favors McClellan's plan of campaign, i. 336;

sent to strengthen Fremont, ii. [35].

Booth, John Wilkes,

murders Lincoln, ii. [346], [347];

his character, [347], [348];

his end, [348], [349].

Border States,