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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.102 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Camp Barry, Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 November 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

He saw Tom McCabe and liked him very much. The interview went very well. He was merely concerned for his sister's welfare. He asks if she has framed the group picture he sent yet.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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