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Kellog, James, fl. 1863 to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.041 Author/Creator: Kellog, James, fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 32.5 cm Order a Copy

A very patriotic letter about why it is important to make sacrifices for the nation. Fighting for your country will benefit posterity.

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