10 September 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about Bragg and Gen. Rosecrans. He says Bragg is a coward and a traitor and is afraid of Rosecrans. Then he goes on to speculate whether Father ought to save his wheat for the Spring market or Fall.

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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.

GLC02415.053

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.

GLC02415.057

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.

GLC02415.060

28 March 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He would like William to work the farm so that he could live there with Mary and the children and then she wouldn't have to worry about the milling.

GLC02415.071

13 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

There is sickness and death lately, mostly among the new recruits. He asks her to tell him the price of produce, so that he can allocate funds appropriately. He warns her that he has become a hard drinker and that is why he has gained weight.

GLC02415.074

13 June 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He asks what Fletcher is doing on their farm. He doesn't have anything very positive to say about him. They will leave Tennessee tomorrow and go to Georgia. They are going to a healthier place. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga

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13 July 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They bought some potatoes and onions at what he thinks are unfair prices.He warns her to have someone get the wheat as soon as possible or else they will ahve to see what rights the man who worked their farm has.

GLC02415.092

17 July 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He thought the people of the South "were the most humain in the world" when he saw their barns. For he thought they ahd no houses, but they in fact had no barns. Their barns did not hold stock, only negroes and mules. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.093

24 July 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He tells her not to worry about the farm as long as it is worked by men who care more the produce it yields than the government that protects them. Perhaps she will think him a different man when he returns. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.095

22 August 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He discusses money matters and how she can run the farm more efficiently. When he comes home, he expects to farm again.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.102

25 September 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He writes that some men shouldn't go to war and are better off in the kitchen. If they can't stand the sight of blood, then the army is not for them. He praises his wife's competence in running the farm.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

GLC02415.107

12 October 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They have been on the move again. They passed through Franklin, saw Gen. Wood, passed through Columbia, saw Gen. Pillows and some plantations. They passed a battlefield and were very close to the Mississippi line.

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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.

GLC02415.004

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.

GLC02415.007

20 April 1878

Greene, Thomas, fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio L. Wait

He received Mrs. Wait's letter and in response he will send some sunflowers. Mary and Fred are in New Britain.

GLC08284.055

1865

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

He briefly describes Kentucky, noting the crops and the scenery.

GLC02173.46

February 2, 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

They have orders to move somewhere else but have not gone anywhere else. He has a cousin that works for Adams Express and he will make sure "N" is forwarded. He was in a sugar mill the other day and got to see the whole process of making sugar and molassess.

GLC02743.09

February 6, 1863

Thomson, George F., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He has decided to sell all his stock except the white heifer and the cults. He sold his horse. Recently he went to New Orleans and spent time with Charley.

GLC02743.11

15 June 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

The author writes she will have to plant corn without him. She will send him part of her dress and a lock of her hair. She tells him to write as often as he wants and not to wait for her.

GLC02170.09

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: Editorial

The first part talks about how great water is. Then a variety of topics are covered from medicine to the types of work we choose to apples.

GLC02745.107

14 April 1863

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He is now heading cattle. He talks about the land and how much each cow costs.

GLC02172.43

circa 1861-1865

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He talks of money matters. He will send Henry 40 dollars and he may sell his cattle.

GLC02172.44

16 September 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He wanted to come home to the state fair but his horse was too tired. He went to see Ms. Castes to see if he could hire a horse, but her folks will be using all the horses. He may get home next week. He hasn't heard from Frank.

GLC02172.73

15 April 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Loid Porter

They found all of this cattle. They counted the cattle.

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