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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.157 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1867 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 15.8 cm Order a Copy

He includes a collection of "old masters." Not included here. (Pictures by the great painters) So far there have been no orders. He thinks the war office is restrictive.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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