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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.029 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

He heard that Will was captured at Old Church. He is not that worried and feels he will be released unharmed. He himself is doing well. Written in Camp Lincoln

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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