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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.021 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19 x 11.7 cm. Order a Copy

Last night they crossed the Rappahannock, marched through Fredricksburg and camped. He talks about how the Rebels treat their dead horses and mules. Fredricksburg is described as a filthy place.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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