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5 November 1861

Donnell, Rebecca, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

inquires about Dick [her son's/brother's?] health ("I received a letter from Orien to day stating that Dick has the camp fever...."), describes the contents of a package she sent via Col. Garen, and relates general family news.

GLC07687.140

February 3, 1862

Donnell, Rebecca, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro and Neph

describes the health of various family members and friends, and admonishes Dick [her brother?] to remember the eighth commandment.

GLC07687.146

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