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Date Created
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

11 July 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He prefers hand to hand combat instead of getting shelled. He also thinks Will must be a full fledged captain by now.

GLC02161.033
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to father

2 November 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He thinks they will go to Virginia tomorrow where everything is destroyed. They may have big fight soon. McClellan tries to avoid fights, apparently. He afraid of harming his reputation, should they lose.

GLC02161.065
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

20 July 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He has news about her husband. His wounds have all healed and he has been moved to the officers' prison. He will most likely be among the first of those exchanged.

GLC02161.036
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to mother

23 November 1862

Dewey, Mollie, fl. 1862

Mollie writes that Tom resigned and is coming home, though he wanted to keep it a surprise. She also writes that when Will comes, he will bring Fanny with him.

GLC02161.068
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

25 July 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He sent money to father and told mother to send him some things. Capt. M.went down to Fort Monroe. It is hot and uncomfortable.

GLC02161.039
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

January 18, 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He was worried for Mollie since he hadn't heard from her in a while. But she was fine. He predicts Major Whittany will go far in his profession. He likes him a lot. Written at Camp Niagara

GLC02161.015
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to his aunt

January 19, 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He is camped near Washington and he is very interested in the town. He wants to get a pass and explore. He imagines a time when the great rebellion will end and the troops will go marching back to whoever is home.

GLC02161.016
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to [Norman R. Dewey]

February 14, 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Wednesday they marched through Centerville. Centerville has the strongest position the Rebels ever had. He has been to Manassas and Bull's Run.

GLC02161.017
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

March 29, 1862

McLean, William, fl. 1854-1862

He met Norman Macneal in Alexandria when he got off the Washington boat. He has sent money to Father for her. He is sorry she is so disatisfied at home. He knew their living together would one day end and that Mollie could not follow him into enemy...

GLC02161.019
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to mother

5 March 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He has enclosed his photograph. (Not included here.) Will and George gave Mrs. Forbes (the woman they boarded with) a silver urn.

GLC02161.075

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