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Dewey, Orville S. to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.048 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S. Place Written: Harrison's Landing, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.1 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Everyone is happy about the "drafting order." He knows Lincoln wants to end the war. He has not received any boxes yet. He wants a position in one of the conscript regiments.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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