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March 1863
Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
William H. Tratt is in the hospital with a pain in his side. He himself has been unable to participate in any hard duty since he hurt his back trying to lift a brass cannon.
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18 April 1863
After marching a good deal they arrived in camp where they had a feast. The weather is getting warmer and he can go without socks. He will send her five dollars.
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5 April 1863
to dear wife and beloved children
He is glad she is trying to sell the farm but the price she has set on it is the lowest it could possibly go for. He is not that anxious to sell but if the money is there take it. He says to pay Uncle Cheleb what he owes him.
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19 April 1863
He talks about the business of selling or keeping the farm. The buyer wants it on account of the house which they may or may not keep. He talks about the possibility of crops.
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25 April 1863
He is glad she finalized agreements with Mr. Shaw to let the farm. He talks about the possibility of crops in the orchard.
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3 May 1863
He talks about the differences in climate in the North vs. the South. This leads to the next topic of Southern diseases.
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6 May 1863
He figures it is time to send her some money. They will stay where they are five more days. There are four sick men in the company.
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11 May 1863
He is concerned because she doesn't have any money to get the children shoes. He doesn't want them to catch cold so he will spare some money, though he sent her some previously. He warns her he may have to do the best she can without.
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13 May 1863
He is anxious to hear from the boys in the potomac. He goes on to talk about the sacred principles of defending one's country as his grandfather and father did. David is not very well
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21 May 1863
He heard of the death of a fellow soldier, whom he hoped had lived. They are under marching orders and have to be ready to leave at any time. He talks about the hand of providence.
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26 May 1863
He is glad the only time he has gotten sick was when he had jaundice last winter. He describes a chase between the Rebels and some of the men in the company. There 8 of them and 20 Rebels. They were cornered at one point and decided to take them on...
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28 May 1863
He is getting news about Vicksburgh and he hopes the victory there won't be confined to Vicksburgh. David English has left Murfreesboro and was sent to a hospital in Detroit. He is getting better.
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3 June 1863
He refers to slavery as one of the most degrading institutions ever and says the Rebels should soon see the error of their evil ways. They have broken up camp. Everyone is being sent elsewhere and they expect to join the others soon.
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22 June 1863
He has been sick on his back, but is improving. The medicine could only do so much. He is too weak to write many letters so he tells his wife to tell everyone he will write as soon as he is able.
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2 July 1863
He explains why he has not written lately. Picket duty has started. Once again he alludes to the day the last Southern flag will be hailed in the dust.
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20 July 1863
He is in Nashville now but he doesn't think he will stay there long. He is in the hospital and he is eating well. His appetite is good.
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23 July 1863
He is now in Lousiville. He thinks he may go farther north as they have been sending all the men that are unfit for duty to their own state hospitals.
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27 July 1863
The doctor doesn't have a very high success rate in treating his disease. He thinks if things keep going the way they are, the war will end soon with the Union coming out on top.
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8 August 1863
2 of their friends recently died. He talks about restoring the nation.
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14 August 1863
He tells her to be thankful for the care he is receiving. Hopefully he can come home soon. He is waiting on six months pay. His father had some business luck recently, so he wants to give him some money.
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17 August 1863
He will get better but he may never be fit for active duty again. It is hard to get discharged on account of a lame back though, because a lot of people try to fake it.
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21 August 1863
He describes his diet since she asked in a previous letter. He owes money to a Wesley.
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23 August 1863
Martindale, T.G. (fl. 1863-)
to Mrs. Kellog
A letter informing her of Wesley Kellog's death. He provides a detailed account of how how he was shot and killed.
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26 August 1864
Kellog, James (fl. 1863-)
A very patriotic letter about why it is important to make sacrifices for the nation. Fighting for your country will benefit posterity.
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28 August 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1863-)
He is getting better and a discharge does not seem far away. He mentions the numerous deserters.
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