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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.038 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Louisville, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He will get better but he may never be fit for active duty again. It is hard to get discharged on account of a lame back though, because a lot of people try to fake it.

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