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10 August 1862
Dewey, Orville S.
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.
GLC02161.048
1 October 1862
to mother
Charley will be a lieutenant in a battery. He read in the paper that the government will allow three years men to fill up the 21st. But if he thinks they would stay any longer than that he is stupid. Even Gen. McClellan thinks they were held...
GLC02161.059
10 October 1862
to his father
He tells his sister not to worry because his health is first-rate and he always tells her the truth. He discusses his pick for gubernatorial honors.
GLC02161.061
18 September 1864
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
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
9 October 1864
Smith, E. W.
[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
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
no date
Unknown
[Geneology of Dewey Family]
Written on the back of a printed Report from the War Department dated 25 June from Buffalo, New York.
GLC02161.189
14 August 1862
Edwards, Oliver (1835-1904)
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
Major Edwards, commanding the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, informs his mother that he has assumed the command of Camp Briggs, in Pittsfield. Remarks, "I have a splendid set of men- better never were seen- but all green... The most...
GLC02163.02
16 November 1863
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Written near Culpepper Courthouse. Received correspondence from his mother while at Kelly's Ford, Virginia. Reports that the 2nd Corps (Army of the Potomac) was...
GLC02163.13
11 April 1881
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
It has been snowing and raining. This winter has been hard because there has been a lack of fuel. He is sorry to hear that his parents are unwell. He is critical of Hayes but grateful for his administration.
GLC02167.55
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