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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.043 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Harrison's Landing, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.9 x 13.2 cm. Order a Copy

He is angry because it seems like everyone else has been home at least once if not twice already. He has also been there about five months longer as well.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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