Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 to Mary Kelly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04197.01 Author/Creator: Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Cheat Mountain, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/07/20 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy
He bitterly complains about the rugged, "miserable" mountain landscape. He discusses food and illness in camp. In previous letters he wrote and comments about the supposed loyalty of the people west of the Alleghenies. Rebels hiding in bushes attacked a cavalry scouting party.
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