11 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He still doesn't know where they will send him, either to the regiment or the Convalescent Camp, but ultimately feels he will go back with his regiment. He hopes it is true that H. Pratt was discharged.

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15 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He says there are those who have gotten out of touch because they are fighting on opposite sides and in some cases have not heard from their friends in 8 or 10 months.

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21 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He has been detailed in the hospital dining room. He has to set the table and do the dishes. He apologizes for not having sent her money yet, but he should be able to do so this week.

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23 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He reminds her that there are thousands of women who no longer have a husband to write to. A lot is riding on the current battle they are in. If the Rebels lose it, they will all be taken prisoner. Right now there are 1100 prisoners from Bragg's army.

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28 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He warns her about keeping warm because warm clothes are cheaper than doctors' bills. Also he says if she wants to live in Saranac this winter she ought to consider the costs of such an endeavour.

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3 October 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He asks her to let him know right away if she does not receive the money he sent. She mentioned that a Mr. Shear has written to him but he has not received any of the letters.

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7 October 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is glad their daughter Nellie is attending school for he says all they have to give them is an education and it is better than gold or silver. He goes on to brag that he is used to hard living now and has gotten by on nothing but hard bread for days.

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20 October 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

It iis difficult to see what he is referring to exactly, but he says a Fletcher has not made a payment. But when he does, to add interest. Barton is in a bragging move.

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5 November 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

She acquired a five year old cow as a result of trading. If the cow yields a hundred punds of beef then the trade was a good one. He tells her to let the farm to Mr. Graw. His advice is not to let them know she has money or she will have to pay a tax on it.

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7 November 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the importancce of Chattanugh and how they need to keep the Rebels contained. They do not want them to get into Eastern Tennessee so they will try to cut off their supplies.

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12 November 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Money goes very fast these days he says. Even after receiving two months pay some of the boys have no money left. But he is very careful about how he spends his money. Other soldiers waste their money on drinking and gambling.

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23 November 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He changed jobs from working in the dining room to giving medicine. The size of the company has diminished greatly in the past year. He asks how her provisions are.

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30 November 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He wants to know how living in Mr. Sterans house is for her. Apparently their corn crop did not do well this year. He asks what Mr. Graw wants to do with their farm.

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3 December 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is working in the dining room again. She told him a Mr. Holland wants to build a wood house on the end of their house and he discusses the cost of such a project. He wants Mr. Holland to write to him.

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10 December 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He received a letter from his father who is well. His father told him that William H. Pratt is in the hospital. James assures Mary that he is safer now than if he had stayed in the brigade.

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16 December 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He has no wish to rejoin his regiment and march around in the cold. He would like to have a taste of her mince pies. He says to tell Mr. Roland he can work on the improved land.

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25 December 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is now in Chattanooga, after having spent some time at the Convalescent Camp. He has now rejoined his regiment.

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3 January 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They are near Lookout Mountain, in the heart of the enemy's country. He describes the country they passed through on the way from Lousiville to Chattanooga which he says is unlike anything she's ever seen before.

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January 24, 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He writes again how education is so important for their children. If she does not have money for the taxes, he insists she let him know and he will send her some money.Their pay is late.

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February 1, 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

There are many deserting the rebel ranks. There are reports that these deserters may join the Union but he does not see much truth in these reports. One of the shirts she made him has shrunk terribly.

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18 February 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He saw the boys from Boston the other day and it made him nostalgic. He will send some more money.

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February 21, 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He refers to the spirit of the war and says it has grown into an animal... He got 2 months pay recently and he will send her fifty dollars.

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February 27, 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the music they practice playing in camp to keep busy during down times. Some of the boys play cards, while he prefers to read.

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5 March 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He saw his old friend General Wood and they had a grand time. He has been practicing on the bugle lately. He has to learn 25 different calls.

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14 March 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He has never been healthier. There is some talk of going to Cincinnati but he thinks they will most likely go to Georgia or Alabama.

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