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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Norman R. Dewey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.131 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He has enclosed the key to his trunk. He gives instructions on what to do with the items inside.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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