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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.11 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1861 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 14.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He is annoyed that she doesn't seem to have a lot of time to write to him. Meanwhile, he is preparing to go to the South. They intend to go to Perrysville, MD. He received a letter from his brother. He wants to know why she doesn't like Dr. D. Written at Fort Trumbull

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