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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.059 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Louisville, Ky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 December 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He received a letter from his father who is well. His father told him that William H. Pratt is in the hospital. James assures Mary that he is safer now than if he had stayed in the brigade.

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