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8 August 1863
Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
2 of their friends recently died. He talks about restoring the nation.
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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.
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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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10 September 1864
He talks about Bragg and Gen. Rosecrans. He says Bragg is a coward and a traitor and is afraid of Rosecrans. Then he goes on to speculate whether Father ought to save his wheat for the Spring market or Fall.
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11 September 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
He still doesn't know where they will send him, either to the regiment or the Convalescent Camp, but ultimately feels he will go back with his regiment. He hopes it is true that H. Pratt was discharged.
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