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to his sister

Ida's eye is better. Dr. Martin had a boy. He played euchre on wednesday and friday night.

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to his mother

He writes he is homesick without her. He read to grandma twice.

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[Geneology of Dewey Family]

The beginnings of a family tree. Beginning with their father and then grandfather and his children and their children. The author talks about his own memories from when he was 10 years old. he goes on to talk about his mother's family.

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[Geneology of Dewey Family]

Beginning with Thomas Dewey who came to Massachusetts in 1633, the manuscript covers a total of 6 generations of Deweys.

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to unknown

Dated 20 March. He wants to return to Charleston and desperately wants to see her and Pauline. He especially wants to see her before she gets married. He mentions George and Hill.

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to her sister

Dated 27 March. She describes Albany. She says it is old and foggy, too old for a yankee. Though she formed a very good opinion of the people. She describes a waterfall

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to Ida Frances

"Please comply with his wishes expressed in the enclosed." Actual letter missing.

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to Mary "Mollie" Dewey

He encloses two pictures (not included here).Cassie is still at Elmira.

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[Barrack floor plan]

This is a detailed description of the barracks including measurements. On the back, there is a floor plan.

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to Angeline M. Bennett

Dated 26 December. He describes his dinner. He asks what regiment her brother is in because he wants to write him.

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[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]

Dated 21 March.

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[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]

Dated 3 July.

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to Mary "Mollie" Dewey

She wants Mollie to come see her in June or else she will come see her. She reminds her that she used to say she liked her as well as one of own children.

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to Mary "Mollie" Dewey

Note on verso: from Tom He writes her health must be improving. One night he missed the Buffalo train and had to drive the rest of the way. Very illegible in places. Says something about an skeleton and a scythe.

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[Geneology of Dewey Family]

Written on the back of a printed Report from the War Department dated 25 June from Buffalo, New York.

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to his brother

He talks about a mischievous cow. Since there are no good schools around, his mother is sending him to boarding school.

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[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]

Dated 13 March.

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[Envelope addressed to Carrie Wadlington]

Dated 24 March.

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to Mrs. Dewey

He talks about his future marriage with Mary. He needs her support. Even though he has bad habits, Mary tends to indulge him. He asks Mrs. Dewey for best wishes.

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[Mortgage sale of real estate of Norman R. & Harriet W. Dewey]

The Deweys' land is being foreclosed and sold at public auction.

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[Warranty deed with Seth Clark]

Land agreement between Squire P. Dewey and Seth Blank. The land passes from Dewey to Blank.

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[Grant of power of attorney to Norman R. Dewey]

Document grants power of attorney to Norman R. Dewey. He can now make all decisions about the piece real estate in Lancaster.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He will miss Hattie who has sadly departed. He regrets all the unkind things he said to her. Meanwhile they have been building nice quarters for themselves. He describes the interior of their tents.

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to Harriet W. Dewey

Mark hasn't arrived in Washington yet, but his baggage arrived. He is off to visit Col. Alberge and doesn't have time to write. Written at Camp Rogers.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He was promoted to first lieutenancy and is trying to arrange for her and the children to come visit him. He expects their destination to be Harper's Ferry or Richmond.

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