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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.113 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Camp Barry, Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 4, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

He sent her $20. He apologizes for being neglectful. It is only because he has so many business letters to write.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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