time, I deem it best to give you this written statement, with full
authority to use it in any way that seems proper to you.

"'When you first came to Congress in ----, you were a very ardent
and impetuous Democrat. In the division which took place between
Mr. Douglas and his friends, on the one hand, and the Southern
Democrats, on the other, you were a warm and uncompromising
supporter of Mr. Douglas; and in the course of that convention you
became somewhat estranged from your party associates in the South.
In our frequent discussions upon the subjects of difference, I
never heard a word of sympathy from your lips with Secession in
either theory or practice. On the contrary, you were vehement in
your opposition to it.'

"'I remember well a conversation I had with you just before leaving
Washington to become a candidate for the Secession convention. You
expressed the deep regret you felt at my proposed action, and
deplored the contemplated movement in terms as strong as any I
heard from any Republican.'
Yours truly,
"'L. Q. C. LAMAR

"'Hon. JOHN A. LOGAN.
"United States Senate, Washington, D. C.'


"Senate Chamber, April 14, 1881.

"'Having read the above statement of Senator Lamar, I fully concur
with him in my recollection of your expressions and action in