O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 to Miss Mary
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.18 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Perrysville, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy
Mary wishes he could attend parties with her but he warns her it could be many months or even years. He is plagued by all his memories of having spent time with her. He wonders if their engagement will ever be consummated.
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