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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.31 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Near Alexandria. VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1862 Pagination: 1.5 p. ; 26 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He has very little time to write. He will write more when this expedition is over. She shouldn't write until she hears from him.

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