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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.099 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 24.2 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

The mustering officer has not shown up yet. As soon as he comes, he can start for New York. He heard that head quarters approves of his new appointment.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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