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21 May 1867

David, W., fl. 1867

Autograph document signed

Title: Special Orders No. 18

Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.

GLC02161.160

26 May 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He describes Camp Vinde. It has been run down since 1861 but could be revived. The third page is a sketch of Camp Vinde.

GLC02161.161

11 October 1868

Strong, Mary E., fl. 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.

GLC02161.162

15 October 1867

Steele, O.G., fl. 1867

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of ownership of cemetery plot]

This is to certify that Dewey owns a cemetary plot.

GLC02161.163

15 December 1868

Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Norman R. Dewey

He didn't realize the holidays were so close because his mind was on the recent earthquake. He had intended to go to the south of Italy or France but ended up staying there

GLC02161.164

24 October 1873

Sauboru & Clark, fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Curtice

His demand against the recipient was left by Joseph Moulton for collection

GLC02161.165

5 August 1879

Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Norman R. Dewey

He mentions that their father may have been wounded during the war. He wants details however. In what capacity did he serve and under whose command.

GLC02161.166

16 March 1886

Parker, William A., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Record of marriage of Harriet W. Robinson and Norman R. Dewey]

Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.

GLC02161.167

29 August 1888

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary E. Blossom

He talks about paying the mortgage and getting out of debt. He received a favor from his niece and he is paying her back.

GLC02161.168

4 March 1898

Chase, Horace G., fl. 1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John R. Sherman

He has enclosed the bill against his mother's estate. It includes all fees and monies he advanced in defending suits against the stockholders of the First National Bank.

GLC02161.169

February 15, 1899

Ben, fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. H. "Mollie" Blossom

He asks if she is enjoying life with the "troupe?" They are such a talented crowd from the leading lady to the heavy villian. He is waiting for a ship to set sail in Philadelphia. He wants her to come visit. By June he should be able to get promoted to major.

GLC02161.170

February 23, 1902

Pursell, B. M., fl. 1902

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mollie Blossom

He got a telegram from Ida the other day saying she is going to sail on the Meade soon. He wishes he could meet them all in Manila. He would love to take the trip with them.

GLC02161.171

3 June 1862

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of William E. Brewster]

William H. Brewster in military dress, seated.

GLC02161.172

6 April 1863

Rex, George, fl. 1861-1877

Printed document signed

Title: [hospital record]

A surgeon requests a Descriptive List for Private Samuel Sutton from the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers

GLC02750.144

February 14, 1865

Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the secretary of War... Feb. 14, 1865 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Feb. 15, 1865.

GLC06745.281

January 17, 1863

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the secretary of War... Jan. 17, 1863 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Jan. 17, 1863.

GLC06745.284

8 December 1864

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the Secretary of War... Dec. 8, 1864 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Dec. 12, 1864.

GLC06745.285

3 November 1864

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Secretary of War

GLC06745.287

10 December 1864

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Secret Response of Secretary of War, To the Resolutions of the Senate, Adapted December 5th, 1864, respecting operations under the act of February

GLC06745.288