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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.37 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Near Yorktown, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1862 Pagination: 2.5 p. ; 26.3 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

There has been little change but you never know what might happen. She will probably read about it in the papers. He asks how his lady acquaintances are.

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