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O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 to Miss Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.01 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He has great respect and admiration for her. Now that admiration has doubled and he considers her one of his best friends. Includes separate note asking her to go with him to the Marshalls.

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