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to father
22 April 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
He shipped a trunk home yesterday. They will march today or tomorrow to Fort Monroe.
GLC02161.122
to Harriet W. Dewey
12 July 1864
He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.
GLC02161.134
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
January 18, 1862
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
20 June 1862
He heard that Will was captured at Old Church. He is not that worried and feels he will be released unharmed. He himself is doing well. Written in Camp Lincoln
GLC02161.029
2 August 1862
He is angry because it seems like everyone else has been home at least once if not twice already. He has also been there about five months longer as well.
GLC02161.043
28 August 1862
There was a rumor that Smith's Division had been taken from the army of the Potomac and assigned to the central department. Four months ago they came to this same place with 780 men. Now they only have 400.
GLC02161.052
3 September 1862
They arrived in Bull Run only to find out they had been whipped. He lists the names of the officers that were wounded. He had a letter written to her which he tore up, for fear the Rebels would get it if he were wounded or killed.
GLC02161.053
January 16,1863
He has been appointed 2nd lieutenant of Capt. Eaton's battery. He has decided to accept it.
GLC02161.071
06 October 1863
Charley arrived early in the morning and he was very glad to see him. He wrote to the general describing his case in a very favorable light, but has heard nothing yet.
GLC02161.095
to sister
22 October 1863
He mentions Will and Al Wheeler. Capt. Eaton has made him promise to come back as Jr. 1st lieutenant. He asks about Cassie.
GLC02161.097
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