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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.56 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Near Falmouth, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He is trying to get a leave of absence to see her but feels his chances are very slim. He wants to know what people are saying about Fredricksburg because he thinks they fought nobly.

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