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10 March 1865
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to Harriet W. Dewey
He has been homesick. He jsut wrote to Cassie, whom he supposes is in Elmira now.
GLC02161.149
14 March 1865
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He wishes he could stop working and be idle. He longs to just sit and think of nothing.
GLC02161.150
15 March 1865
to Norman R. Dewey
He talks business. A place called Dinwood has his attention and he feels it would be a good place for a field business. He never says what kind of business it is.
GLC02161.151
26 April 1865
He won't be able to dance at her wedding unfortuately. He is heavily in debt and won't be able to send her more money than what he already has. He has sent as much as he can afford to Cassie as well.
GLC02161.152
21 December 1865
They will be going South via Richmond. He tells his mother she works too hard and to take it easy.
GLC02161.153
25 December 1865
sender not named.
GLC02161.154
22 January 1866
Little, Daniel H., fl. 1866
to Cousin Pristram
Mary received a letter from Pristram in regard to Aunt Sally's welfare and Uncle John Little's estate. In other news Elisabeth is marryring a widower.
GLC02161.155
22 March 1867
He includes a collection of "old masters." Not included here. (Pictures by the great painters) So far there have been no orders. He thinks the war office is restrictive.
GLC02161.157
30 April 1867
He met several of his mother's relatives in Natchez. The Carpenters, mainly. He and Mrs. Carpenter had a grand time.
GLC02161.158
7 May 1867
He asks her to pay the enclosed. He will send the balance later.
GLC02161.159
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