[ Autographs ] John A. Logan 1826-1886 Union major general whose successes at Belmont and Atlanta won him the praise of both Grant andSherman. Logan is also the founder of Memorial Day. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Washington, Apr. 3, 1879 to John J. W Douglas, asking Douglas to callon him to discuss a matter of mutual interest. With a carte- de- visite engraving, a bust portrait of Logan with his name and rank added beneath. No backstamp. Two pieces.