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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.134 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Wilson's Landing, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 19.7 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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