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to Harriet W. Dewey
December 21, 1865
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
They will be going South via Richmond. He tells his mother she works too hard and to take it easy.
GLC02161.153
[Certificate of ownership of cemetery plot]
15 October 1867
Steele, O.G., fl. 1867
This is to certify that Dewey owns a cemetary plot.
GLC02161.163
to Nathan Curtice
24 October 1873
Sauboru & Clark, fl. 1873
His demand against the recipient was left by Joseph Moulton for collection
GLC02161.165
to Fannie Schoonmaker
1815-1860
GLC02164.14
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
12 December 1863
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
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
20 July 1864
The 19th corps from N. Orleans have been pressing up the river for the last couple of days. If Sherman gets Atlantis, they should have some real fighting ahead of them.
GLC02161.135
31 July 1864
It is very hot and he is writing on cheap paper. The 9th corps made a bad name for themselves and ruined their reputation and position but he doesn't elaborate.
GLC02161.136
15 August 1864
He is concerned that if the chances aren't good enough in Buffalo, he will have to go somewhere else. Written at Fort Pocahontas
GLC02161.137
5 October 1864
There is no real news today. Everyone is sleeping in the fields. He has his tent up.
GLC02161.143
9 October 1864
The cavalry division was badly whipped. The Johnnies followed and attacked their line. They (Dewey and regiment) smashed their artillery in turn.
GLC02161.144
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
26 April 1865
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
30 April 1867
He met several of his mother's relatives in Natchez. The Carpenters, mainly. He and Mrs. Carpenter had a grand time.
GLC02161.158
7 May 1867
He asks her to pay the enclosed. He will send the balance later.
GLC02161.159
26 May 1867
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
to Norman R. Dewey
15 December 1868
Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879
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
5 August 1879
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
to Mollie Blossom
February 23, 1902
Pursell, B. M., fl. 1902
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
[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]
1852-1902
Dated 13 March.
GLC02161.174
to her sister
Olivia, ?
Dated 27 March. She describes Albany. She says it is old and foggy, too old for a yankee. Though she formed a very good opinion of the people. She describes a waterfall
GLC02161.178
Dated 3 July.
GLC02161.179
to Ida Frances
"Please comply with his wishes expressed in the enclosed." Actual letter missing.
GLC02161.182
to Mary "Mollie" Dewey
Clara
She wants Mollie to come see her in June or else she will come see her. She reminds her that she used to say she liked her as well as one of own children.
GLC02161.183
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