American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, served a term as a senator from Illinois, and was James G. Blaine’s unsuccessful running mate in the 1884 presidential election. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affairs, Logan was instrumental in the creation of Memorial Day as a public holiday. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, blind-stamped Willard’s Hotel, Washington D.C. letterhead, December 1, 1866. Logan writes to an unnamed colonel. In part: “I thank you for your kind congratulations I had a hard fight but as usual whipped the enemy. I regret as much as any man that the government has not pursued a different course with the rebels. It is an outrage upon decency & humanity & Justice: that Union men are not protected in all their rights, but the time is coming where all these conditions will be changed. I assure you that every effort of mine will always be given to reconstruct affairs as they should be and to give the Union men of the south an opportunity which is now denied them….” In very good condition, with scattered mild toning, soiling, and wrinkling, a few small edge tears (one with tape repair touching a few words). The writing is dark and clear throughout. R&R COA.
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