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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.023 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

He is glad his promotion has made them happy. He worries about them and the work they do. He thinks it is breaking them down.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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