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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.10 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 27.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He asked the bandmaster to pick out some pieces of music for her. He just can't stand to be separated from her. New London is described as a pretty place. Written at Fort Trumbull

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