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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.144 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Laurel Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

The cavalry division was badly whipped. The Johnnies followed and attacked their line. They (Dewey and regiment) smashed their artillery in turn.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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