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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.067 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Stafford, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

He thanks her for the package she sent. He has rheumatism in his hip, he thinks. Their lieutenant resigned on account of sickness. Written at the Stafford Courthouse.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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