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Dewey, Orville S. to mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.057 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S. Place Written: Becketsville, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.1 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

They have since passed through several cities and escaped the warm fire of artillery. There has been heavy firing in the direction of Harper's Ferry though he hears their side has surrendered at Harper's Ferry.

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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