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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.29 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Perrysville, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He says military is a trade that cannot be learned in a day. For most of the rest of the letter he expresses concern over her sickness and hopes she recovers soon.

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