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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to Norman R. Dewey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.031 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.6 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Not only is will a prisioner, but so is the asst. surgeon, so he won't lack for proper medical care. Charles Bidwell had to resign because of poor health. Written in Camp Lincoln

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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