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Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.066 Author/Creator: Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Chattanooga, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He refers to the spirit of the war and says it has grown into an animal... He got 2 months pay recently and he will send her fifty dollars.

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