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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02830.55 Author/Creator: O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-) Place Written: Near Fredricksburg, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He just fought in the battle of Fredricksburg but came out well. Her cousin David Hancock joined the regiment just before the battle. He heard her brother has joiend the navy.

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