Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) to Mary
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02415.101 Author/Creator: Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: Camp on Lookout Mountain Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 32.5 cm. Order a Copy
He says as soldiers they expected to endure hardships and he will face them without fear. To be a coward is worse than anything so he tells her not to worry so much because he is ready for whatever may come his way.
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