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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.
GLC02415.040
21 September 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
He has been detailed in the hospital dining room. He has to set the table and do the dishes. He apologizes for not having sent her money yet, but he should be able to do so this week.
GLC02415.047
23 September 1864
He reminds her that there are thousands of women who no longer have a husband to write to. A lot is riding on the current battle they are in. If the Rebels lose it, they will all be taken prisoner. Right now there are 1100 prisoners from Bragg's army...
GLC02415.048
28 September 1864
He warns her about keeping warm because warm clothes are cheaper than doctors' bills. Also he says if she wants to live in Saranac this winter she ought to consider the costs of such an endeavour.
GLC02415.049
3 October 1864
He asks her to let him know right away if she does not receive the money he sent. She mentioned that a Mr. Shear has written to him but he has not received any of the letters.
GLC02415.050
7 October 1864
He is glad their daughter Nellie is attending school for he says all they have to give them is an education and it is better than gold or silver. He goes on to brag that he is used to hard living now and has gotten by on nothing but hard bread for...
GLC02415.051
5 November 1864
She acquired a five year old cow as a result of trading. If the cow yields a hundred punds of beef then the trade was a good one. He tells her to let the farm to Mr. Graw. His advice is not to let them know she has money or she will have to pay a tax...
GLC02415.053
23 November 1864
He changed jobs from working in the dining room to giving medicine. The size of the company has diminished greatly in the past year. He asks how her provisions are.
GLC02415.056
16 December 1864
He has no wish to rejoin his regiment and march around in the cold. He would like to have a taste of her mince pies. He says to tell Mr. Roland he can work on the improved land.
GLC02415.060
24 January 1864
He writes again how education is so important for their children. If she does not have money for the taxes, he insists she let him know and he will send her some money.Their pay is late.
GLC02415.063
21 February 1864
He refers to the spirit of the war and says it has grown into an animal... He got 2 months pay recently and he will send her fifty dollars.
GLC02415.066
23 March 1864
He responds to the news from his wife. She has said William and Jane Nickerson might move back to Calhoun. Mary has not decided if she will go to Dester this summer.
GLC02415.070
28 March 1864
He would like William to work the farm so that he could live there with Mary and the children and then she wouldn't have to worry about the milling.
GLC02415.071
1 April 1864
He is sending her a book he thinks she will enjoy.
GLC02415.072
8 April 1864
Benjamin Vasper will bring the book and money to her. He thinks back to 1862 when the Cumberland army left Louisville and who has died.
GLC02415.073
9 May 1864
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...
GLC02415.079
12 May 1864
He is anxious for the time to come, when the Rebel capital will fall. It will not be easy becasue there will be many widows and fatherless children.He thinks the Rebels made their own bed and now they must lie in it.
GLC02415.080
30 May 1864
A View on the Hillside
Dedicated to his wife. A description of his surroundings.
GLC02415.086
10 June 1864
He tell her to take good care of herself and the children. Lately the rations are very good. They have all the food they need. It has been very rainy.
GLC02415.087
13 June 1864
Mr Rollin has been working on their place but he says not to pay him right away. The man is hard to get along with and he may take advantage of women. He talks about the diameter of a cannon ball.
GLC02415.088
13 July 1864
They bought some potatoes and onions at what he thinks are unfair prices.He warns her to have someone get the wheat as soon as possible or else they will ahve to see what rights the man who worked their farm has.
GLC02415.092
6 August 1864
He is getting tired of having to write as it is a poor substitute for communication. He prides himself on how well he budgets. If the other boys thought of their families as much as he does they'd have more money.
GLC02415.098
8 August 1864
He talks of money matters. His uncle has been paid off for the most part. He mentions getting clothes for the children and for her.
GLC02415.099
22 August 1864
He discusses money matters and how she can run the farm more efficiently. When he comes home, he expects to farm again.
GLC02415.102
11 September 1864
He has not received any mail lately. He reminds her not to neglect writing.
GLC02415.104
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