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23 July 1863
Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
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.
GLC02415.034
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.
GLC02415.036
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.
GLC02415.042
4 September 1864
He is glad his family knows nothing of the hardships he has seen amongst the Rebel army in Kentucky. Meanwhile, he waits for the Paymaster.
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