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7 May 1867
Dewey, Orville S.
to Harriet W. Dewey
He asks her to pay the enclosed. He will send the balance later.
GLC02161.159
21 May 1867
David, W.
Special Orders No. 18
Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.
GLC02161.160
26 May 1867
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He describes Camp Vinde. It has been run down since 1861 but could be revived. The third page is a sketch of Camp Vinde.
GLC02161.161
11 October 1868
Strong, Mary E.
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
15 October 1867
Steele, O. G.
[Certificate of ownership of cemetery plot]
This is to certify that Dewey owns a cemetary plot.
GLC02161.163
15 December 1868
Dewey, Squire P.
to Norman R. Dewey
He didn't realize the holidays were so close because his mind was on the recent earthquake. He had intended to go to the south of Italy or France but ended up staying there
GLC02161.164
24 October 1873
Sauboru & Clark
to Nathan Curtice
His demand against the recipient was left by Joseph Moulton for collection
GLC02161.165
5 August 1879
He mentions that their father may have been wounded during the war. He wants details however. In what capacity did he serve and under whose command.
GLC02161.166
16 March 1886
Parker, William
[Record of marriage of Harriet W. Robinson and Norman R. Dewey]
Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.
GLC02161.167
29 August 1888
Unknown
to Mary E. Blossom
He talks about paying the mortgage and getting out of debt. He received a favor from his niece and he is paying her back.
GLC02161.168
4 March 1898
Chase, Horace G.
to John R. Sherman
He has enclosed the bill against his mother's estate. It includes all fees and monies he advanced in defending suits against the stockholders of the First National Bank.
GLC02161.169
15 February 1899
Ben (fl. 1899-)
to A. H. "Mollie" Blossom
He asks if she is enjoying life with the "troupe?" They are such a talented crowd from the leading lady to the heavy villian. He is waiting for a ship to set sail in Philadelphia. He wants her to come visit. By June he should be able to get promoted...
GLC02161.170
23 February 1902
Pursell, B. M. (fl. 1902-)
to Mollie Blossom
He got a telegram from Ida the other day saying she is going to sail on the Meade soon. He wishes he could meet them all in Manila. He would love to take the trip with them.
GLC02161.171
3 June 1862
[Photograph of William E. Brewster]
William H. Brewster in military dress, seated.
GLC02161.172
30 July 1864
Wyman & Co. Photographs
[Photograph of John Parker Gould]
John Parker Gould in miltary dress.
GLC02161.173
no date
[Envelope addressed to Mary E. McLean]
Dated 13 March.
GLC02161.174
Mattie
to unknown
Dated 20 March. He wants to return to Charleston and desperately wants to see her and Pauline. He especially wants to see her before she gets married. He mentions George and Hill.
GLC02161.175
Dated 21 March.
GLC02161.176
[Envelope addressed to Carrie Wadlington]
Dated 24 March.
GLC02161.177
Olivia
to her sister
Dated 27 March. She describes Albany. She says it is old and foggy, too old for a yankee. Though she formed a very good opinion of the people. She describes a waterfall
GLC02161.178
Dated 3 July.
GLC02161.179
Dewey, Orville S. (fl. 1862-)
to his sister
Ida's eye is better. Dr. Martin had a boy. He played euchre on wednesday and friday night.
GLC02161.181
to Ida Frances
"Please comply with his wishes expressed in the enclosed." Actual letter missing.
GLC02161.182
Clara
to Mary "Mollie" Dewey
She wants Mollie to come see her in June or else she will come see her. She reminds her that she used to say she liked her as well as one of own children.
GLC02161.183
to his mother
He writes he is homesick without her. He read to grandma twice.
GLC02161.184
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