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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.129 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Bermuda Hundred, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Yesterday the whole command except for one division was ordered to embark to reinforce Grant. Gen. Lee assumes he will save Richmond. No one really likes Butler, the commanding officer.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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