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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.151 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

He talks business. A place called Dinwood has his attention and he feels it would be a good place for a field business. He never says what kind of business it is.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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