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14 March 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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

GLC02161.150

15 March 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

26 April 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

December 21, 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

25 December 1865

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Envelope

Title: to Norman R. Dewey

sender not named.

GLC02161.154

January 22, 1866

Little, Daniel H., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

22 March 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

30 April 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

7 May 1867

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet W. Dewey

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

GLC02161.159

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