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to Mary "Mollie" McLean
12 December 1863
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
He asks her for pillows, sheets and a quilt for Christmas.
GLC02161.104
to father
22 April 1864
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
24 June 1861
McLean, William, fl. 1854-1862
They heard that Gen. Johnson was going to attack them with 20,000 men. They met them with 15,000 men. He describes some skirmishes. Later his promotion meant he was moved to B company.
GLC02161.008
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
10 April 1862
They are advancing with an army of 100,000 men. He expects their there to be a "dreadful battle in a day or so". He applied to be on Gen. Smith's staff. There will be terrible slaughter sioon.Written at Fort Monroe
GLC02161.020
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
21 June 1862
Her husband informs her he has been taken prisoner. He assures her, however, that he is very comfortable.
GLC02161.030
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
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