Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 to Mary Kelly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04197.16 Author/Creator: Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/02/02 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope. Order a Copy
Discusses miserably wet weather and deep mud. He believes "Providence" brought the bad weather to keep them from being slaughtered in battle. He criticizes Washington for the slow conduct of the war and believes that newspapers are making up battles "only to create a sensation in the land." General Reynolds resignation has not been accepted.
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