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31 July 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
It is very hot and he is writing on cheap paper. The 9th corps made a bad name for themselves and ruined their reputation and position but he doesn't elaborate.
GLC02161.136
07 December 1941
[Bombardment of Pearl Harbor]
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on ships moored on both sides of Ford...
GLC09547.17
20 March 1867
Kelton, A.C., fl. 1867
[Commissions to Second Lieutenant]
Partially printed. The adjutant general officiallly offers Dewey the commission of 2nd lieutenant.
GLC02161.156
21 August 1864
He tells her to have a badge made for him. He gives explicit instructions. Written at Fort Pocahontas
GLC02161.138
18 September 1864
He has someone else in mind for president. Someone who takes the bull by the horn. Someone like Sherman. He knows the war is coming to an end soon. He saw Charley recently.
GLC02161.140
4 October 1864
There has been a lot of fighting in the past week. They drove the rebels out of key positions. It has rained a lot.
GLC02161.142
9 October 1864
Smith, E.W., fl. 1864
[Honorable discharge of O. S. Dewey]
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.
GLC02161.145
7 May 1867
to Harriet W. Dewey
He asks her to pay the enclosed. He will send the balance later.
GLC02161.159
11 October 1868
Strong, Mary E., fl. 1868
to father
He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.
GLC02161.162
21 April 1866
Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892
to Edwin M. Stanton
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Meigs, United States Quartermaster General, recounts that General Brisbin and a small squad of recruits made "great efforts to rally the retreating and...
GLC01504.02.12
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