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to Mary "Mollie" McLean
March 14, 1865
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
He wishes he could stop working and be idle. He longs to just sit and think of nothing.
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to Norman R. Dewey
March 15, 1865
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
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
December 21, 1865
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
sender not named.
GLC02161.154
to Cousin Pristram
January 22, 1866
Little, Daniel H., fl. 1866
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
March 22, 1867
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
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
Special Orders No. 18
21 May 1867
David, W., fl. 1867
Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.
GLC02161.160
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.
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to father
11 October 1868
Strong, Mary E., fl. 1868
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]
15 October 1867
Steele, O.G., fl. 1867
This is to certify that Dewey owns a cemetary plot.
GLC02161.163
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
to Nathan Curtice
24 October 1873
Sauboru & Clark, fl. 1873
His demand against the recipient was left by Joseph Moulton for collection
GLC02161.165
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
[Record of marriage of Harriet W. Robinson and Norman R. Dewey]
March 16, 1886
Parker, William A., fl. 1864
Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.
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to Mary E. Blossom
29 August 1888
He talks about paying the mortgage and getting out of debt. He received a favor from his niece and he is paying her back.
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to John R. Sherman
4 March 1898
Chase, Horace G., fl. 1898
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
February 15, 1899
Ben, fl. 1899
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...
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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.
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[Photograph of William E. Brewster]
3 June 1862
William H. Brewster in military dress, seated.
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[Photograph of John Parker Gould]
30 July 1864
Wyman, & Co., fl. 1864
John Parker Gould in miltary dress.
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[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]
1852-1902
Dated 13 March.
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to unknown
March 20
Mattie, ?
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.
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Dated 21 March.
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[Envelope addressed to Carrie Wadlington]
Dated 24 March.
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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
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Dated 3 July.
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to his sister
Ida's eye is better. Dr. Martin had a boy. He played euchre on wednesday and friday night.
GLC02161.181
to Ida Frances
"Please comply with his wishes expressed in the enclosed." Actual letter missing.
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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
to his mother
He writes he is homesick without her. He read to grandma twice.
GLC02161.184
[hospital record]
6 April 1863
Rex, George, fl. 1861-1877
A surgeon requests a Descriptive List for Private Samuel Sutton from the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers
GLC02750.144
Communication of the secretary of War... Feb. 14, 1865 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Feb. 15, 1865.
February 14, 1865
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
GLC06745.281
Communication of the secretary of War... Jan. 17, 1863 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Jan. 17, 1863.
January 17, 1863
Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880
GLC06745.284
Communication of the Secretary of War... Dec. 8, 1864 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Dec. 12, 1864.
December 8, 1864
GLC06745.285
Report of the Secretary of War
3 November 1864
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Secret Response of Secretary of War, To the Resolutions of the Senate, Adapted December 5th, 1864, respecting operations under the act of February
10 December 1864
GLC06745.288
General Orders No. 1. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
1 January 1862
Cooper, S., fl. 1865
GLC06745.289
General Orders No. 129. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
1 October 1863
GLC06745.290
General Orders No. 27. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
2 March 1864
GLC06745.291
General Orders No. 30. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
7 March 1864
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General Orders No. 51. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
10 June 1864
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General Orders No. 5. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.
February 8, 1865
GLC06745.294
Regulations of Wise's Brigade
February 1, 1865
Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876
GLC06745.295
The Monroe Doctrine. Speech of Hon. D.C Dejarnette, of Virginia, in the Confederate House of Representatives, January 30th, 1865, pending Negotiations for Peace.
January 30, 1865
DeJarnette, C., fl. 1865
GLC06745.296
He encloses two pictures (not included here).Cassie is still at Elmira.
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