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25 April 1863
Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
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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