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Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879 to Norman R. Dewey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.166 Author/Creator: Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 August 1879 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

He mentions that their father may have been wounded during the war. He wants details however. In what capacity did he serve and under whose command.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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