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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.065 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Berlin, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

He thinks they will go to Virginia tomorrow where everything is destroyed. They may have big fight soon. McClellan tries to avoid fights, apparently. He afraid of harming his reputation, should they lose.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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