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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.41 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1862 Pagination: 2.5 p. ; 26.3 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

They are near the white house where George Washington courted his wife. He talks of how the beautiful countryside has been ravaged by war.

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