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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He wishes he could stop working and be idle. He longs to just sit and think of nothing.

GLC02161.150

to Norman R. Dewey

He talks business. A place called Dinwood has his attention and he feels it would be a good place for a field business. He never says what kind of business it is.

GLC02161.151

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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

to Harriet W. Dewey

They will be going South via Richmond. He tells his mother she works too hard and to take it easy.

GLC02161.153

to Norman R. Dewey

sender not named.

GLC02161.154

to Cousin Pristram

Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.

GLC02161.155

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He includes a collection of "old masters." Not included here. (Pictures by the great painters) So far there have been no orders. He thinks the war office is restrictive.

GLC02161.157

to Harriet W. Dewey

He met several of his mother's relatives in Natchez. The Carpenters, mainly. He and Mrs. Carpenter had a grand time.

GLC02161.158

to Harriet W. Dewey

He asks her to pay the enclosed. He will send the balance later.

GLC02161.159

Special Orders No. 18

Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.

GLC02161.160

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

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

[Certificate of ownership of cemetery plot]

This is to certify that Dewey owns a cemetary plot.

GLC02161.163

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

to Nathan Curtice

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

GLC02161.165

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

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

Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.

GLC02161.167

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

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

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...

GLC02161.170

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

[Photograph of William E. Brewster]

William H. Brewster in military dress, seated.

GLC02161.172

[Photograph of John Parker Gould]

John Parker Gould in miltary dress.

GLC02161.173

[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]

Dated 13 March.

GLC02161.174

to unknown

Dated 20 March. He wants to return to Charleston and desperately wants to see her and Pauline. He especially wants to see her before she gets married. He mentions George and Hill.

GLC02161.175