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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.109 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Camp Barry, Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 December 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

Mr. Page came to see him yesterday. He took him to a grand artillery review. He is looking forward to carving the turkey tomorrow.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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