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Dewey, Orville S. to Mary "Mollie" McLean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.080 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S. Place Written: Elmira, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 May 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

He says to tell mother he liked the shirts she sent. He notes that she has moved. He wants a description of the new place and hopes they can be together again.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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