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Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) to Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.021 Author/Creator: Kellogg, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Murfreesboro, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He talks about the business of selling or keeping the farm. The buyer wants it on account of the house which they may or may not keep. He talks about the possibility of crops.

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