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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

8 July 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He mentions Meade. Lee's chances of getting out of Maryland intact are not very good. However, everything seems to look good for them.

GLC02161.086

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Autograph letter signed

to mother

1 April 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.

GLC02161.118

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Autograph letter signed

to father

17 April 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He has sent photos for his album. They may stay where they are for 2 months. His uncle tells him his father has a new home on Clinton St.

GLC02161.120

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Autograph letter signed

to Fannie Schoonmaker

1815-1860

Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862

Lonely, decided to write her. Is very happy with his new place. Does not know what to write; asks for suggestions in her response. Asks if her parents are going away, and, if so, to let him know in advance so he can see her. Promises that he will not...

GLC02164.04

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Fannie Schoonmaker

February 25, 1862

Higgins, Patrick, fl. 1859-1862

Illegible. Ink has faded substantially, making it nearly impossible to read.

GLC02164.06

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Autograph letter signed

to Fannie Schoonmaker

5 January 1862

Johnson, Charles, fl. 1862

Printed on 56th New York stationery. Is fulfilling his promise that he made to her upon departing Neversink to keep her updated on all that is going on in his life. Would have written sooner, but there has been a lot of marching. Did not know when to...

GLC02164.11

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Autograph letter signed

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

20 September 1861

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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.

GLC02161.009

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Autograph letter signed

to Norman R. Dewey

29 November 1861

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He got to occupy the outpost, a dangerous position. But he liked it. He received the box filled with raspberry jam, a handkerchief and towels. Written at Camp Rogers.

GLC02161.010

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Autograph letter signed

to Norman R. Dewey

8 January 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

He has been very busy getting off Will's quarterly returns. Charley wrote that if he can enlist 20 or 25 men, he can have a 2nd lieutenancy.

GLC02161.014

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Autograph letter signed

to [Norman R. Dewey]

February 14, 1862