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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.50 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Her leave of absence was too short to visit her. He mentions the recent death of his mother. When he was in Philadelphia, he ran into a relation of hers. Tomorrow he will rejoin his regiment.

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