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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.53 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Near Fredricksburg, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He wishes he could see her play the harp or the piano. He wishes he could spend Christmas with her. Many of his juniors have been promoted but he remains a captain.

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