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Dewey, Orville S. to his mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.049 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S. Place Written: Fort Pocahontas, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 August 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.3 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

The paymaster still hasn't been around, but his health is good, though he has been fatter in the past.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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