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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.015 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Niagara County, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 18, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 13.2 cm Order a Copy

He was worried for Mollie since he hadn't heard from her in a while. But she was fine. He predicts Major Whittany will go far in his profession. He likes him a lot. Written at Camp Niagara

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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