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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.064 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 1, 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

There are many deserting the rebel ranks. There are reports that these deserters may join the Union but he does not see much truth in these reports. One of the shirts she made him has shrunk terribly.

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