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Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879 to Norman R. Dewey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.164 Author/Creator: Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 December 1868 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 13.1 cm Order a Copy

He didn't realize the holidays were so close because his mind was on the recent earthquake. He had intended to go to the south of Italy or France but ended up staying there

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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