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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.20 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Perrysville, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 December 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 25.8 cm Order a Copy

Their regiment is considered to be one of the best. No one knows whether they will stay where they are. He says she is the only person in Saint Louis he corresponds with. He asks what time she wishes the engagement to be consummated.

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