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Dewey, Orville S. to [Harriet W. Dewey]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.025 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S. Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

He has been receiving compliments on his work. They are camped on the battlefield and as he writes the Rebels are throwing shells into their camp.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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