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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to his aunt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.016 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Camp Barry, Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 19, 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

He is camped near Washington and he is very interested in the town. He wants to get a pass and explore. He imagines a time when the great rebellion will end and the troops will go marching back to whoever is home.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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