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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Harriet W. Dewey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.132 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

He is very healthy and there is no sickness in the army. They are all full of fight for the campaign that will decide whether this "nation is one or two."

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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