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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.161 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Camp Verde, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 May 1867 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

He describes Camp Vinde. It has been run down since 1861 but could be revived. The third page is a sketch of Camp Vinde.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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