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9 October 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
The cavalry division was badly whipped. The Johnnies followed and attacked their line. They (Dewey and regiment) smashed their artillery in turn.
GLC02161.144
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
1864
[1864 diary]
In April, he notes that he does not like working under Butler which corresponds to one of his letters. In May he describes some very animated fighting occurring near their pickets. Later on the 28th he gives details of Henry's (a fellow soldier)...
GLC02161.146
1 January 1865
Difficult to read but he says something [illegible] is harder than soldiering but pays better. There is a new set of officers. He asks when she will be married.
GLC02161.147
25 January 1865
McLean, R.J., fl. 1862
Sounds as if he could be her fiance. He thanks her for all the things she has made him. He acknowledges her new sister and hopes her parents are well.
GLC02161.148
10 March 1865
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
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
21 May 1867
David, W., fl. 1867
Special Orders No. 18
Dewey is ordered to go to New Orleans.
GLC02161.160
26 May 1867
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., 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
15 October 1867
Steele, O.G., fl. 1867
[Certificate of ownership of cemetery plot]
This is to certify that Dewey owns a cemetary plot.
GLC02161.163
15 December 1868
Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879
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, fl. 1873
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 A., fl. 1864
[Record of marriage of Harriet W. Robinson and Norman R. Dewey]
Official marriage record with signature of witnesses.
GLC02161.167
29 August 1888
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., fl. 1898
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
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