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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24 January 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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1 February 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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21 February 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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27 February 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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23 March 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He responds to the news from his wife. She has said William and Jane Nickerson might move back to Calhoun. Mary has not decided if she will go to Dester this summer.

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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.

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1 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is sending her a book he thinks she will enjoy.

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8 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Benjamin Vasper will bring the book and money to her. He thinks back to 1862 when the Cumberland army left Louisville and who has died.

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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.

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18 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He describes a funeral he attended of a new recruit who died of a heart disease. He will send her more money soon.

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29 April 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He will not be able to get a furlough because all the men were wanted in the field. There has been some bad fighting and the Rebels have captured a cavalry unit. There is heavy cannoning at the foot of Racoon Mountain.

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1 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the current prices of different articles of clothing. He says he is getting lazy and doesn't know how long he will remain in Chattanooga. He still owes his uncle money.

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6 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He predicts that Virginia will see a bloody time. The Rebels think they can get Chattanooga again, but he doesn't think so. He describes the landscape surrounding the camp.

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9 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed at home.

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14 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is anxious for the time to come, when the Rebel capital will fall. It will not be easy becasue there will be many widows and fatherless children.He thinks the Rebels made their own bed and now they must lie in it.

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25 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He talks of money matters. Still he owes his uncle money. He goes over his monthly expenses.

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14 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Their regiment has not had a chaplain for some time They are thinking of starting a bible class and he is all for it.

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23 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He promises to get his picture taken soon. Since he joined the army he has lost 2 back teeth eating hard tack. He says he has become a very rough looking fellow. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga

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31 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He tells her to some of the money he gave her to uncle, whom he is still in debt to. He has been prospecting. The regiment is divided into small groups in Tennessee and Georgia. He describes his travels which included mountain climbing. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga

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6 June 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He responds to the news that Mr. Benson has taken to drinking. He asks how his father and Jerome are doing. He thinks the army was never better than now and they will whip the Rebels. Written in camp opposite Chattanooga

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30 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Poem

Title: A View on the Hillside

Dedicated to his wife. A description of his surroundings.

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