Museum Journal

General John A. Logan Museum’s blog shares insights and stories that provide a closer look at General John A. Logan’s life and legacy from the collections, new research, and discoveries from the archives.

1861

In June 1861, with hope of compromise gone, Logan published a pro-Union letter in a Springfield, Illinois newspaper and

1861

In April Fort Sumter is attacked and the Civil War began. Despite this Logan continued to search for compromise

1865

After Lincoln’s reelection Logan, who was in Illinois campaigning for the President, returned to command the XVth Corps in

1864

On July 22, 1864, McPherson was killed in the early stages of the Battle of Atlanta. Logan, now commanding

1863

His skills as a commander during the Battle of Champion Hill, a part of the Vicksburg Campaign, in May

1863

Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863 which Logan accepted as necessary. His attitudes toward slavery and African

1862

After just two months of training the 31st’s first battle was at Belmont, Missouri in November. Grant complimented both

1861

In August 1861 Col. John A. Logan raised the 31st Illinois Infantry. When the 31st mustered-in in September Logan

1861

In July 1861 Logan asked President Lincoln for permission to raise a regiment. The President’s only request was that

1847-1848

Logan’s first military experiences came in 1847-1848 in the Mexican-American War as a member of Co. H 1st Regiment
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