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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.017 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Murfreesboro, Tennesseer Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 15, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

.There has been a lot of sickness in the camp. He remarks that Southern homes have a chimney on the end instead of the side and this looks strange to Northerners. He describes the way plantations are built.Later he notes that William and Jane will be visiting her.Written at a camp near Stony River

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