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Dewey, Orville S. to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.063 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S. Place Written: Hagerstown, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 October 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 20.2 x 12.9 cm. Order a Copy

He does not like how she phrased his current activities. She said he was 'on the retreat' which sounds like he ran away. He mentions the recent raid in Pennsylvania. He doesn't agree with the general's decisions there.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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