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23 May 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
He promises to get his picture taken soon. Since he joined the army he has lost 2 back teeth eating hard tack. He says he has become a very rough looking fellow
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31 May 1864
He tells her to some of the money he gave her to uncle, whom he is still in debt to. He has been prospecting. The regiment is divided into small groups in Tennessee and Georgia. He describes his travels which included mountain climbing.
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6 June 1864
He responds to the news that Mr. Benson has taken to drinking. He asks how his father and Jerome are doing. He thinks the army was never better than now and they will whip the Rebels.
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30 May 1864
A View on the Hillside
Dedicated to his wife. A description of his surroundings.
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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.
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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.
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He asks what Fletcher is doing on their farm. He doesn't have anything very positive to say about him. They will leave Tennessee tomorrow and go to Georgia. They are going to a healthier place.
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20 June 1864
They didn't actually go to Georgia, but they are close enough, on Lookout Mountain. He describes the peaks and vallies along with the incredible views. He mentions Abraham Lincoln and hopes he can end the war soon.
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21 June 1864
Small pox has been going around.They have been picketing in Georgia. One night he was ordered to dine with the Captain and the Lieutenant. They had a big meal.
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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.
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