16 September 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

He fills her in on the recent battle at Bull's Run and his three wounds. Letter includes 2 pictures. One shows a couple of biblical scenes: Water from the Rock and The Golden Calf and the other shows a boy and a girl in bed with with a dog and cat.

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12 September 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

Third page ripped. He is still recovering from his wounds but will be ready for battle soon. He blames her for their not being able to meet yet since she delayed his suggestion. Includes picture of young woman with flowers in her hair.

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21 September 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

Her leave of absence was too short to visit her. He mentions the recent death of his mother. When he was in Philadelphia, he ran into a relation of hers. Tomorrow he will rejoin his regiment.

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1861/02-1864/02

Berger, Anthony, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln]

The cabinet card has Brady's imprint on the recto and verso, and is a variant of O-92 without the table and with Lincoln's lower hand cut-off (see Ostendorf p. 176). The negative was taken by Anthony Berger and is the basis for Lincoln on $5 bill (until 2008).

GLC02910.01

1861/02-1864/02

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of Abraham Lincoln]

The carte de visite is by Gardner, 2/24/1861, republished by Gardner (imprint on verso), O-49 (M-71). It is the same image as GLC00919.01.

GLC02910.02

3 October 1861

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eben R. Ayers

Garfield States that the telegram from Ayers got to him just as he was leaving on a recruitment tour for the 10th companies 42nd regiment. He says that he has yet to hear from Washington on a officers apointment to 2nd liutenant, but will let Ayers know the results when he does.

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11 January 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He wonders if he has loved her too much, paid her too much attention or written her too much. Front page cross written.

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16 January 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He dined with Capatain Santille on Christmas and went to a town about 5 miles up the river where they had tea with a friend. The friend took them to a house where there were 15 or 20 ladies. He enjoys the company of ladies.

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19 January 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He feels bad because he has not been in a church in a long time. He received a letter from her mother. His friend gave him a couple pieces of music to give to her.

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25 January 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He refers to a promise she made without asking but does not say what it is. He has a strong appreciation of her worth and takes a great interest in her welfare.

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10 February 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He hasn't had much time lately but he spends what little time he has thinking of Mary. He is sorry she is sick and hopes she recovers soon.

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20 February 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He is sorry to hear that she is so indisposed. He can only hope she will recover soon.

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23 February 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He says military is a trade that cannot be learned in a day. For most of the rest of the letter he expresses concern over her sickness and hopes she recovers soon.

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12 March 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He hasn't had time to write. They have been so busy. He notes she will not write until she hears from him.

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21 March 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He has very little time to write. He will write more when this expedition is over. She shouldn't write until she hears from him.

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30 March 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He hopes the day he can again hear from her is not far away. He needs to know that she has completely recovered. Written near Fort Monroe, Virginia.

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1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

The weather is good and everyone is in in good spirits. He happy but wishes to know if she has completly recovered. Was written near Hampton, Virginia.

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7 April 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

There is not comfortable place to write. The weather is erratic. He never knows what to write that will interest her. He regrets losing the locket she gave him.Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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12 April 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He says he will soon have fun. He hopes everyone is well. Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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19 April 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He has not forgotten her but he reiterates that there is nowhere he can write a proper letter. He sometimes sees a relation of hers. He remembers a Mr. Prue, whom he spent pleasant times with in St. Louis.Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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25 April 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

There has been little change but you never know what might happen. She will probably read about it in the papers. He asks how his lady acquaintances are. Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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26 April 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Gal (Mary)

He says one day she will wake up and read the paper and find out where they are and what they they are doing. He has only had two letters since being in the field. Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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29 April 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

A Dr. Powers is mentioned. Jeff Banarsky is also mentioned as someone he does not like or admire. Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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2 May 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

He encloses a note, not included here, to be given to his mother in the event he killed. Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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24 May 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

He says they never know the movements and are never told where they are marching until they get there. He thinks they will move tonight. The weather is warm.

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