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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.113 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Dalton, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1864 - 8 November 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

They are under marching orders but he does not know where they will go next. He mentions Hood and Sherman. Election day is discussed. He refers to the Old Rail Splitter (Abraham Lincoln) and wonders if he can end the war soon.

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