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Smith, E.W., fl. 1864 [Honorable discharge of O. S. Dewey]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.145 Author/Creator: Smith, E.W., fl. 1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 9 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Partially printed. Having tendered his resignation, Dewey is honorably discharged and will receive payment when it is determined that he owes nothing to the government.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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