Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Lincoln” in chapter 4, page 69 of Allan Pinkerton, The spy in the rebellion; being a true history of the spy system of the United States Army during the late rebellion, revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public, compiled from official reports prepared for President Lincoln , General McClellan and the Provost-Marshal-General .:
...such times he would address himself to Howard, in the most extravagant language.
I am destined to die, said he one day, shrouded with glory.
I shall immortalize myself by plunging a knife into Lincoln 's heart.
Howard endeavored to calm his transports, but without avail.
Raising himself to his full height, he
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