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Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.010 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.6 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

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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