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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.062 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

They are near Lookout Mountain, in the heart of the enemy's country. He describes the country they passed through on the way from Lousiville to Chattanooga which he says is unlike anything she's ever seen before.

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