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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.39 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Near Yorktown, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 April 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.3 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

A Dr. Powers is mentioned. Jeff Banarsky is also mentioned as someone he does not like or admire.

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