6 October 1861

Follet, Dexter H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M Weightman

His battery will leave Boston on Monday and would like to see Weightman at 3pm.

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January 24, 1861

Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

No year. He is very anxious about his bounty. Everybody is getting paid $150 to $200. He requests the necessary documents so he can get his bounty.

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January 27, 1861

Pyne, Charles B. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

No year. He writes he followed the instructions of the previous letter and signed his name in the presence of the Execution Officer. He thanks him for his support.

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27 June 1862

Albert, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister Sophia

He writes about the drills they are forced to endure. He says the further they are from the enemy, the more strict they are with them. His sister has been named best music scholar at her school.

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29 September 1862

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to N.B Berry

On Sept. 1st, his regiment marched through Washington. towards upper Maryland. At Monocacy, a skirmish took place. On Sept. 13th, they arrived at Middleton. On Sept. 14th, they arrived at the base of South Mountain and were shortly thereafter ordered into the fight by Burnside. He describes how well they responded to orders. The next day fighting continued on the creek of Antietam. He describes the fight for possession of the bridge. Finally Burnside announced their victory.

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7 December 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He arrived in Nashville on the 5th and the next day joined a regiment about six miles from there. Their company has been reduced to half its former size. Alot of soldiers are sick but not in body, in mind, he writes. Everyone is tired of the war. He wants to know all about the farm. Written at a camp near Millcreek

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25 December 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He explains why he has not written as often as he could have. He then describes how amazing the army can look in battle and how splendid they can look as they take their position.Written in a camp near Nashville, Tennessee

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26 December 1862

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

There has been terrible fighting. They lost 160 men in the first round. He fears that W.J Scare has died. He was shot int he knee and he does not know what happened afterward. He tells her to kiss the children for him.

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January 10, 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He has a cold but otherwise is fine. They started toward Memphis. A lot of rain has been falling and turning into mud. On Monday fighting commenced. They camped near a corn field and the next morning after breakfast started fighting again. He goes on to describe the entire battle of Murphreesboro in great detail.

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January 18, 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They are having an easy time of it lately but he does not know how long it will last. They are getting plenty to eat and he may get a raise. He had to make out a muster roll for the captain the other day.

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February 2, 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He has not been as well as he was before the battle. He notes that she found the house in poor condition. If she lets it, he wants her to get a good down payment for it.

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February 6, 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

There is nothing going on at the moment. They left him at camp for the last five days because he has not been feeling well. He wants to know all about the animals on their farm. He tells her not ask Father for help in the farm because he is old and frail.

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February 15, 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

.There has been a lot of sickness in the camp. He remarks that Southern homes have a chimney on the end instead of the side and this looks strange to Northerners. He describes the way plantations are built.Later he notes that William and Jane will be visiting her.Written at a camp near Stony River

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March 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

William H. Tratt is in the hospital with a pain in his side. He himself has been unable to participate in any hard duty since he hurt his back trying to lift a brass cannon.

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18 April 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

After marching a good deal they arrived in camp where they had a feast. The weather is getting warmer and he can go without socks. He will send her five dollars.Written at a camp near Stony River

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5 April 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear wife and beloved children

He is glad she is trying to sell the farm but the price she has set on it is the lowest it could possibly go for. He is not that anxious to sell but if the money is there take it. He says to pay Uncle Cheleb what he owes him.

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19 April 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the business of selling or keeping the farm. The buyer wants it on account of the house which they may or may not keep. He talks about the possibility of crops.

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25 April 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is glad she finalized agreements with Mr. Shaw to let the farm. He talks about the possibility of crops in the orchard.

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3 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the differences in climate in the North vs. the South. This leads to the next topic of Southern diseases.

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6 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He figures it is time to send her some money. They will stay where they are five more days. There are four sick men in the company.

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11 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is concerned because she doesn't have any money to get the children shoes. He doesn't want them to catch cold so he will spare some money, though he sent her some previously. He warns her he may have to do the best she can without.

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13 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is anxious to hear from the boys in the potomac. He goes on to talk about the sacred principles of defending one's country as his grandfather and father did. David is not very well

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21 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He heard of the death of a fellow soldier, whom he hoped had lived. They are under marching orders and have to be ready to leave at any time. He talks about the hand of providence.

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26 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is glad the only time he has gotten sick was when he had jaundice last winter. He describes a chase between the Rebels and some of the men in the company. There 8 of them and 20 Rebels. They were cornered at one point and decided to take them on even though they were outnumbered. Miraculously the Rebels decided to let them go.

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28 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is getting news about Vicksburgh and he hopes the victory there won't be confined to Vicksburgh. David English has left Murfreesboro and was sent to a hospital in Detroit. He is getting better.

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