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22 October 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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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Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

20 July 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

The 19th corps from N. Orleans have been pressing up the river for the last couple of days. If Sherman gets Atlantis, they should have some real fighting ahead of them.

GLC02161.135

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

31 July 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

It is very hot and he is writing on cheap paper. The 9th corps made a bad name for themselves and ruined their reputation and position but he doesn't elaborate.

GLC02161.136

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

15 August 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He is concerned that if the chances aren't good enough in Buffalo, he will have to go somewhere else. Written at Fort Pocahontas

GLC02161.137

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

5 October 1864