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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.076 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He will not be able to get a furlough because all the men were wanted in the field. There has been some bad fighting and the Rebels have captured a cavalry unit. There is heavy cannoning at the foot of Racoon Mountain.

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