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Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 to father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.066 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: New Baltimore, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

McClellan is gone now. He rather liked him and feels that the new commander, Burnside, may only do better because he is luckier. They may or may not have a heavy battle soon.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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