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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.07 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He has not heard from her but is choosing to believe this is because of irregularity in the mail rather than disinterest. If it is disinterest, all she has to do is tell him and he will stop writing. He writes that the officers are very good. Written at Fort Trumbull

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