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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.031 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Murfreesboro, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He has been sick on his back, but is improving. The medicine could only do so much. He is too weak to write many letters so he tells his wife to tell everyone he will write as soon as he is able.

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