Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) to Mary
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.051 Author/Creator: Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Louisville, KY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1864 Pagination: 6 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
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 days.
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