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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.075 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Elmira, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He has enclosed his photograph. (Not included here.) Will and George gave Mrs. Forbes (the woman they boarded with) a silver urn.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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