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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.053 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Louisville, Ky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

She acquired a five year old cow as a result of trading. If the cow yields a hundred punds of beef then the trade was a good one. He tells her to let the farm to Mr. Graw. His advice is not to let them know she has money or she will have to pay a tax on it.

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