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Dewey, Orville S. to sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.096 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S. Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24.5 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

He got a promotion as 1st lieutenant. He now has a better chance of getting his back pay as 2nd lieutenant. If so, he can come home for a week. He may have to put off his wedding for some time.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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