Papers of James McCormick Dalzell [manuscript], 1867-1916.

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Papers of James McCormick Dalzell [manuscript], 1867-1916.

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The papers include manuscripts of his Civil War poem, "The Blue and the Gray," dated February 1, 1867, which is patriotic to the Union cause; a brief autobiographical sketch written in 1904; and a critical essay dated May 30, 1916, in which he reflects on writing "The Blue and the Gray," and discusses a revision of it, entitled "Purpureos Spargam Flores," written for Memorial Day 1916. Three letters written in June 1904 to David Pell Secor concern republication of his poem, "The Blue and the Gray." In a letter of June 7, Dalzell agrees to send material to Secor concerning the poem. In a letter of June 11, he discusses the circumstances of writing the poem, its being set to music, and mentions it antedated Logan's famous December Day order by two months. Dalzell's letter of June 15, 1904, to Secor thanks Secor for a payment, discusses his autobiography, and asks if there is any monetary value for his letters from celebrities including Presidents.

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Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886

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John A. Logan was born near what is now Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois, the son of Dr. John Logan and Dr. Logan's second wife, Elizabeth (Jenkins) Logan. He studied with his father and with a private tutor, then studied for three years at Shiloh College. He enlisted in the 1st Illinois Infantry for the Mexican–American War, and received a commission as a second lieutenant and assignment as the regimental quartermaster. After the war Logan studied law in the office of his uncle, Alexand...

Secor, David Pell, 1824-1909

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Dalzell, James McCormick, 1838-1924

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Private in the 116 Ohio Volunteer Infantry throughout Civil War; practicing lawyer for over 30 years at Caldwell; served several terms in Ohio General Assembly; author of many newspaper articles. From the description of Papers of James McCormick Dalzell [manuscript], 1867-1916. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647875351 James M. Dalzell was a soldier in the 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. He practiced law in Ohio and served several terms in the O...