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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

9 October 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

The cavalry division was badly whipped. The Johnnies followed and attacked their line. They (Dewey and regiment) smashed their artillery in turn.

GLC02161.144

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Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

January 25, 1865

McLean, R.J., fl. 1862

Sounds as if he could be her fiance. He thanks her for all the things she has made him. He acknowledges her new sister and hopes her parents are well.

GLC02161.148

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Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

26 April 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He won't be able to dance at her wedding unfortuately. He is heavily in debt and won't be able to send her more money than what he already has. He has sent as much as he can afford to Cassie as well.

GLC02161.152

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Autograph letter signed

to Harriet W. Dewey

30 April 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He met several of his mother's relatives in Natchez. The Carpenters, mainly. He and Mrs. Carpenter had a grand time.

GLC02161.158