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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.24 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Perrysville, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 January 1862 Pagination: 6 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He dined with Capatain Santille on Christmas and went to a town about 5 miles up the river where they had tea with a friend. The friend took them to a house where there were 15 or 20 ladies. He enjoys the company of ladies.

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