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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Harriet W. Dewey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.011 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Upton Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Mark hasn't arrived in Washington yet, but his baggage arrived. He is off to visit Col. Alberge and doesn't have time to write. Written at Camp Rogers.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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