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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.093 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Pottsville, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 September 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 13.2 cm Order a Copy

Aunt Kitty is having her teeth extracted. He would rather take a bullet that have someone take his teeth. The ladies of Pottsville provided a slendid dinner for their battery.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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