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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.074 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

There is sickness and death lately, mostly among the new recruits. He asks her to tell him the price of produce, so that he can allocate funds appropriately. He warns her that he has become a hard drinker and that is why he has gained weight.

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