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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.097 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Walker County, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 32.5 cm Order a Copy

He went down to Georgia to sign the pay rolls recently and draw 2 months pay. He is very positive of the Union's success. Soon the army will have 500,000 men. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

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