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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.044 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Harrison's Landing, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 August 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.9 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy

Lt. Hunt says the paymaster is coming soon. His father says he shouldn't live without too many comforts. He says he doesn't need many.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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