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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.158 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Steamer Ship Great Republic Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1867 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

He met several of his mother's relatives in Natchez. The Carpenters, mainly. He and Mrs. Carpenter had a grand time.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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