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4 February 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to sister
He sent her $20. He apologizes for being neglectful. It is only because he has so many business letters to write.
GLC02161.113
17 March 1864
to mother
He is sorry to hear of his mother's illness. He sent his citizen's suit home yesterday. He will have his hair cut soon.
GLC02161.115
27 March 1864
He has sent a sample of his hair. Sadly he had to have his mustache cut off. If Burnsides' expedition does well, all the New England batteries will go with him.
GLC02161.116
30 March 1864
He mentions several friends and acquaintances. One of the lieutenants is sick. Charley is in command of the 27th.
GLC02161.117
1 April 1864
He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.
GLC02161.118
12 April 1864
to father
They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.
GLC02161.119
17 April 1864
He has sent photos for his album. They may stay where they are for 2 months. His uncle tells him his father has a new home on Clinton St.
GLC02161.120
20 April 1864
Hall, James, A., 1750-1819
[orders for Orville S. Dewey]
Dewey is ordered to Washington on guard patrol.
GLC02161.121
22 April 1864
He shipped a trunk home yesterday. They will march today or tomorrow to Fort Monroe.
GLC02161.122
12 July 1864
to Harriet W. Dewey
He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.
GLC02161.134
28 December 1862
McCall, C.A., fl. 1862
[record from Mount Pleasant General Hospital]
GLC02750.133
16 January 1863
[hospital records]
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary received clothing while at the United States General Hospital
GLC02750.135
24 January 1863
Hudson, O.A., fl. 1863
[hospital record]
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private Perry Wills received clothing while at the Carver United States Hospital
GLC02750.136
17 February 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private Gray received clothing while at the United States General Hospital
GLC02750.137
22 February 1863
Baxter, J.H., fl. 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private John O'Connell drew pay while at the Campbell Hospital
GLC02750.138
23 February 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private John O'Connell received clothing while at the Campbell Hospital
GLC02750.139
14 March 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary was discharged from military service on 18 February 1863
GLC02750.140
16 February 1864
Diven, Eugene, fl. 1864
[Special orders for Lt. O. S. Dewey]
Dewey is ordered to go to Buffalo to recruit for the 33rd battery.
GLC02161.114
25 April 1864
He was assigned to the 10th army corps. He asks if a fellow lieutenant's body was received by the military.
GLC02161.123
1 May 1864
He is in desperate need of money. He only has $15.35. He has no money to give them and asks if she knows anyone who will loan them $100 or $150.
GLC02161.124
8 May 1864
They shipped from Gloucester Point and are now in Bermuda Hundreds. There were heavy skirmishes but they are all in good sprits and feel they will have Richmond soon.
GLC02161.125
14 May 1864
to Norman R. Dewey
A dispatch from Grant came saying he had taken Johnson's whole division. One of the batteries from Camp Barry was lost but then retaken by the 13th division. He is afraid Charley will have a hand in the fighting.
GLC02161.126
20 May 1864
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
Written "in the field." The "Johnnies" have been skirmishing with their infantry and artillery. They have a strong position. They have three regiments of colored troops but they have not been let in yet.
GLC02161.127
22 May 1864
Written "in the field." He read of Henry's death in the papers after he thought he had escaped unharmed. They may lose their guns. He is sick of the expedition.
GLC02161.128
28 May 1864
Yesterday the whole command except for one division was ordered to embark to reinforce Grant. Gen. Lee assumes he will save Richmond. No one really likes Butler, the commanding officer.
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