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25 July 1862
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He sent money to father and told mother to send him some things. Capt. M.went down to Fort Monroe. It is hot and uncomfortable.
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28 July 1862
He has been working hard in the hot sun. He is looking forward to Will's release. She should go to Michigan to visit an uncle of theirs.
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30 July 1862
He admonishes her for worrying too much about everything. He says she is too imaginative and envisions the worst about everything.
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1 August 1862
to [Norman R. Dewey]
The Rebels attacked the night before and he describes how the sky lit up because of the flash of the artillery. His theory as to why is that the attack drew their gunboats out, thus allowing the Rebels to follow them.
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2 August 1862
He is angry because it seems like everyone else has been home at least once if not twice already. He has also been there about five months longer as well.
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3 August 1862
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.
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5 August 1862
He is not that discouraged by the fact that they did not advance and take Richmond. He is just happy to see the James River and be alive. He has confidence.
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8 August 1862
There is a rumour going around that Will was released but it is not believed because he would have stopped by. The men signed a petition to keep him in their regiment.
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10 August 1862
to his sister
He is afraid he raised her hopes by talking of Will's probable release. Meanwhile, Capt. Albergen is trying to see if he can get him a furlough. He encloses a sketch of his quarters, not included here.
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to his mother
Everyone is happy about the "drafting order." He knows Lincoln wants to end the war. He has not received any boxes yet. He wants a position in one of the conscript regiments.
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