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Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant · Character

John A. Logan

Union general and politician who commanded a corps.

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Also known as Logan, General Logan

First appearance: i

John A. Logan shows up with force in Appointed Colonel of the 21st Illinois—Personnel of the Regiment—General Logan—March to Missouri—Movement Against Harris at Florida, Mo.—General Pope in Command—Stationed at Mexico, Mo.. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Democratic Congressman from southern Illinois; introduced to Grant at the state capital; noted for his popularity and eventual loyalty to the Union.
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John A. Logan first appears in 0003 i.

In Appointed Colonel of the 21st Illinois—Personnel of the Regiment—General Logan—March to Missouri—Movement Against Harris at Florida, Mo.—General Pope in Command—Stationed at Mexico, Mo.: Democratic Congressman from southern Illinois; introduced to Grant at the state capital; noted for his popularity and eventual loyalty to the Union.

Later, in Attack on Grand Gulf — Operations Below Vicksburg: Commands a division in McPherson's corps; two brigades of his division are used to support Osterhaus.

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