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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.015 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 6, 1863 Pagination: 2.5 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

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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