Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 to Mary
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.079 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 May 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 32.5 cm Order a Copy
He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed at home.
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