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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.32 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Fort Monroe, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 14 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He hopes the day he can again hear from her is not far away. He needs to know that she has completely recovered. Written near Fort Monroe, Virginia.

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