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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.103 Author/Creator: Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Camp on Lookout Mountain Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 September 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 32.5 cm. Order a Copy

Never has the end of the war looked so promising as it does now. Even if they draft more soldiers, they will be sent home soon if the war ends. David English came by and is doing well.

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