Logan, John A., 1826-1886

Scope and Contents This collection contains a March 26, 1878 handwritten letter by John A. Logan that was sent to J.H. Osgood of Catlin, Vermillion County, Illinois. In the letter, Logan discusses the upcoming campaign in Illinois, Republicans and the need to be careful about who was nominated, and solicits Osgood's opinion. The collection also includes the envelope which is postmarked from Washington D.C.

Scope and Contents This collection contains an August 7, 1868 letter written by Mrs. John A. (Mary) Logan and sent to W. L. Dorsey of Princeton, Indiana. The letter is in response to a request by Dorsey for her husband, General John A. Logan, to give a speech. Mrs. Logan mentions that her husband is in Maine and must meet with the Central Committee in Illinois before accepting any requests. The collection also contains the letter's envelope and it is postmarked from Carbondale, Illinois.