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Dewey, Mollie, fl. 1862 to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.068 Author/Creator: Dewey, Mollie, fl. 1862 Place Written: Elmira, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Mollie writes that Tom resigned and is coming home, though he wanted to keep it a surprise. She also writes that when Will comes, he will bring Fanny with him.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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