13 September 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He returned to camp and couldn't find his battery. So he wandered around the city until 1 am when he finally found them on Ridge Road. He mentions Mooney and Al Wheeler.

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06 October 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Charley arrived early in the morning and he was very glad to see him. He wrote to the general describing his case in a very favorable light, but has heard nothing yet.

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17 October 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He got a promotion as 1st lieutenant. He now has a better chance of getting his back pay as 2nd lieutenant. If so, he can come home for a week. He may have to put off his wedding for some time.

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22 October 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He mentions Will and Al Wheeler. Capt. Eaton has made him promise to come back as Jr. 1st lieutenant. He asks about Cassie.

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27 October 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

He is finally to be mustered for his back pay He acknowledges all Al Wheeler is doing for him by offering him lieutenancy in his battery. He wishes Uncle S.P would offer him a commission in the regular army.

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9 August 1861

Clark, Dexter, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Jenks

Private Dexter Clark states that he signed a government pay roll for Jenks, after obtaining permission from Captain Simpson and Colonel Burnside. Encloses a draft payable to Jenks' order (not included).

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18 December 1862

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sanondess Jenks

Writing to his wife, Jenks describes a previously battle, stating "O my God I never want to witness another day like that yet I come out unharmed … for from seven to eight hours our regiment was exposed to a perfect storm of iron hale."

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February 13, 1863

Knight, E.C., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Private Knight requests permission to travel to City Point, Virginia, to visit a friend in the general hospital. Written at Fort Sedgwick

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8 September 1863

Niles, Nelson, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sergeant McElroy

Private Niles requests that McElroy send Niles' description list to the surgeon in charge of the Main Street Hospital in Covington. States that he was reported dead and can draw no pay.

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February 1, 1864

Briggs, James A., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ethan A. Jenks

Private Briggs requests his back pay from Captain Jenks and offers Jenks half of the pay.

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February 11, 1864

Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to members of the Board of Examination

Colonel Bliss states that Captain Ethan A. Jenks has received authority to appear before the Board of Examination. Recommends Jenks to the Board, stating that "For bravery, energy, coolness, and devotion to the cause of the Union, he is unsurpassed by any Officer in the Reg't." Written at Camp Burnside.

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December 1863

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of articles lost in the public service at Camp Nelson, Kentucky]

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June 1864

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of articles of camp and garrison equipage lost in action]

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February 4, 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He sent her $20. He apologizes for being neglectful. It is only because he has so many business letters to write.

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17 March 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He is sorry to hear of his mother's illness. He sent his citizen's suit home yesterday. He will have his hair cut soon.

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27 March 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He has sent a sample of his hair. Sadly he had to have his mustache cut off. If Burnsides' expedition does well, all the New England batteries will go with him.

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30 March 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He mentions several friends and acquaintances. One of the lieutenants is sick. Charley is in command of the 27th.

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1 April 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

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.

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12 April 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.

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17 April 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

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.

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20 April 1864

Hall, James, A., 1750-1819

Autograph document signed

Title: [orders for Orville S. Dewey]

Dewey is ordered to Washington on guard patrol.

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22 April 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

He shipped a trunk home yesterday. They will march today or tomorrow to Fort Monroe.

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12 July 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet W. Dewey

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.

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25 April 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He was assigned to the 10th army corps. He asks if a fellow lieutenant's body was received by the military.

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1 May 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He is in desperate need of money. He only has $15.35. He has no money to give them and asks if she knows anyone who will loan them $100 or $150.

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