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Dewey, Orville S. to Harriet W. Dewey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02161.132 Author/Creator: Dewey, Orville S. Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.2 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

He is very healthy and there is no sickness in the army. They are all full of fight for the campaign that will decide whether this "nation is one or two."

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

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