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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Norman R. Dewey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.078 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13.9 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed. He informs his father of William's death.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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