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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.097 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

He mentions Will and Al Wheeler. Capt. Eaton has made him promise to come back as Jr. 1st lieutenant. He asks about Cassie.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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