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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.063 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 24, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He writes again how education is so important for their children. If she does not have money for the taxes, he insists she let him know and he will send her some money.Their pay is late.

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Soldier's Letter
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Union Soldier's Letter
Infantry
Education
Women's Education
Women's History
Taxes or Taxation
Finance
Children and Family
Soldier's Pay
The American Civil War

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