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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.13 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Perrysville, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.2 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

The officer of his regiment got married. They didn't wait until after the war because she wanted ro be able to take care of him if he were wounded.

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