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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.33 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.3 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

The weather is good and everyone is in in good spirits. He happy but wishes to know if she has completly recovered. Was written near Hampton, Virginia.

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