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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.084 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Camp Barry, Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 June 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 13.4 cm Order a Copy

He mentions the apathy and the copperheads amongst the North. He says the Southerners are a remorseless people who are willing to win or die. Recently they had a grand review by Gen. Barry.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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