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4 December 1861

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He saw in the President's message that he recommends an increase in the corps of cadets. This is favored by Congress and an act has been proposed.

GLC02830.19

12 December 1861

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

Their regiment is considered to be one of the best. No one knows whether they will stay where they are. He says she is the only person in Saint Louis he corresponds with. He asks what time she wishes the engagement to be consummated.

GLC02830.20

16 December 1861

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He mention his friend Captain Brown and says the country is becoming like its neighbors to the East. He would be sorry if we got into trouble with Great Britain.

GLC02830.21

18 December 1861

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He is happy she gave him a locket with her picture. He assures her that she is the only person in St. Louis he talks to.

GLC02830.22

January 11, 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.

GLC02830.23

January 16, 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.

GLC02830.24

January 19, 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.

GLC02830.25

January 25, 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.

GLC02830.26

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.

GLC02830.27

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.

GLC02830.28

February 23, 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.

GLC02830.29

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.

GLC02830.30

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.

GLC02830.31

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.

GLC02830.32

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.

GLC02830.33

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

GLC02830.34

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

GLC02830.35

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

GLC02830.36

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

GLC02830.37

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

GLC02830.38

11 March 1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

They struck tents the day before yesterday and are now under marching orders and are told to be ready to go at a moment's later. He says the officers are are more interested in money than they are in the union.

GLC03047.01

1863

Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ann

Last night the firing at Port Hudson started up again and lasted three hours. He has not had much time to write and complains he has not seen any liqour in Baton Rouge.

GLC03047.02