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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.08 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 September 1861 Pagination: 8 p. ; 20.5 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy

He is glad to have finally received a letter from her. The officers are currently teaching the young ones their military duties. He received a letter from his brother recently. He was in New York a couple of days ago but he didn't have time to see Miss B. Written at Fort Trumbull

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