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8 April 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
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
13 April 1864
There is sickness and death lately, mostly among the new recruits. He asks her to tell him the price of produce, so that he can allocate funds appropriately. He warns her that he has become a hard drinker and that is why he has gained weight.
GLC02415.074
18 April 1864
He describes a funeral he attended of a new recruit who died of a heart disease. He will send her more money soon.
GLC02415.075
29 April 1864
He will not be able to get a furlough because all the men were wanted in the field. There has been some bad fighting and the Rebels have captured a cavalry unit. There is heavy cannoning at the foot of Racoon Mountain.
GLC02415.076
1 May 1864
He talks about the current prices of different articles of clothing. He says he is getting lazy and doesn't know how long he will remain in Chattanooga. He still owes his uncle money.
GLC02415.077
6 May 1864
He predicts that Virginia will see a bloody time. The Rebels think they can get Chattanooga again, but he doesn't think so. He describes the landscape surrounding the camp.
GLC02415.078
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
25 May 1864
He talks of money matters. Still he owes his uncle money. He goes over his monthly expenses.
GLC02415.081
14 May 1864
Their regiment has not had a chaplain for some time They are thinking of starting a bible class and he is all for it.
GLC02415.082
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