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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.149 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He has been homesick. He jsut wrote to Cassie, whom he supposes is in Elmira now.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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