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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
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
February 25, 1862
Illegible. Ink has faded substantially, making it nearly impossible to read.
GLC02164.06
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
[Mortgage sale of real estate of Norman R. & Harriet W. Dewey]
30 December 1858
Hopkins, Nelson K., 1816-1904
The Deweys' land is being foreclosed and sold at public auction.
GLC02161.003
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
20 September 1861
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
to Norman R. Dewey
29 November 1861
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
8 January 1862
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
to [Norman R. Dewey]
February 14, 1862
Wednesday they marched through Centerville. Centerville has the strongest position the Rebels ever had. He has been to Manassas and Bull's Run.
GLC02161.017
11 May 1862
Last night they crossed the Rappahannock, marched through Fredricksburg and camped. He talks about how the Rebels treat their dead horses and mules. Fredricksburg is described as a filthy place.
GLC02161.021
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