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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.090 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Pottsville, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.6 x 13.2 cm. Order a Copy

They marched from Philadephia to Reading. He heard from Mooney who heard from her. He thinks there might be trouble in this section of the country among the miners who want to resist the draft.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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