9 September 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He goes over the particulars of the mortgage with her. At present he says they are having a great time.

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11 September 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They will be leaving in the morning. He went to town today and had his picture taken for her. He says for her to keep the deed safe in case Chapman calls for it. If he doesn't she should burn it.

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15 September 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They rode the train cars through Ohio and Michigan. The Rebels tried to brake their picket but they were pushed back. A few regiments were taken across the river. A lot of the boys are anxious to fight.

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21 September 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They are camped in a very nice area near Louisville. There is a large plantation with lots of sweet potatoes. He asks if Taylor has decided to take the farm yet and if not she will have to let it. He asks if she heard from Wes. Was written near Louisville, Kentucky.

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6 October 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They left Lousiville on the first and started in pursuit of the Rebels. The Rebels outsmarted them and put lumber in the roads to slow them down. The Rebels are now within about a half mile of them

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10 October 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He describes the battle of the eight. 5 or 6 men were wounded, one of which ended up dying.. He was detailed to take care of the wounded and in the hospital he was appointed ward master

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4 November 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is anxious to hear about the farming affairs. He inquires after family members and friends. He thinks they will be stuck at their present location three or four weeks.

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19 November 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He thinks they will go to a town called Lebanon about 19 miles away. His only real satisfaction these days is knowing he will get mail. He is sorry to hear that she is sick. He is healthy.

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6 June 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He writes he is enjoying his work. He may come up to see her before he sails. Their regiment will not be ready active duty until July 10th.

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18 July 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He drilled the first batallion of the regiment the other day and will send photos.

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4 August 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear caro

He explains that he does not have much time for writing as he has too many responsibilities. He describes how he runs the boat drill and the raft detail.

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25 August 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear caro

He writes that he can tell Henry he can sign the Auditorium Lease Guaranty. He is in good health and likes the army food. He had to leave Webster in London to have a tooth fixed.

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26 August 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

The censor prevents him from writing anything significant but says he is keeping a record of what happens so he will remember after the war. Tomorrow he will have a special birthday dinner. He expects to leave on special detail very soon.

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13 September 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rufe

He tells his brother he gets new responsibilities every day, but he likes this. It means they like his work. The French army has been very cooperative.

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19 September 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to Henry

He tells his brother everything is going well. Junior Ames has done some really good work for them, making it probable that he will have him detatiled there.

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8 October 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rufus

He tells his brother that a letter he received from a William is enclosed here (not in collection). He has gone into the best corps.

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12 October 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rufus

He tells his brother about Ohio Cities and their revenue. He would like to see their earnings report. He spent the evening with General Pershing last night.

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19 October 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He received the socks she knitted for him. He will go to the Belgian front tomorrow. He heard from William and he had a cable from the War Dept. through General Pershing.

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23 October 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches and witnessed firing between the Germans and the Belgians. Letter has been damaged by the censors.

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23 March 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He talks of a Col. Henry S. Graves that he has gotten know. His labor organization is going well. There have been air raids.

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7 April 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He has enclosed a statement of the First Presbysterian Church. William has volunteered for the tank service and will undergo five weeks of training.

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14 April 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He revisited his old regiment this past week. He does not mind the air raids. he tells her to keep writing even if he is a poor correspondent.

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19 April 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He has enclosed some souveniers of the war (not included here). Some amazing things have happened which will remain in posterity but he can't write of it here because of the censors.

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9 May 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He talks how his plans are often met with opposition because the commanding officers are so conservative. But he feels that with the help of the French he can push his plans through.

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5 June 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He apologizes for his poor correspondence. He notes his recent promotion. He is very well except he sometimes does not sleep well because of the air raids.

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