Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.116 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Camp Barry, Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : 1 hair clipping Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
He has sent a sample of his hair. Sadly he had to have his mustache cut off. If Burnsides' expedition does well, all the New England batteries will go with him.
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