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18 May 1862
O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-)
to My Dear Mary
They are near the white house where George Washington courted his wife. He talks of how the beautiful countryside has been ravaged by war.
GLC02830.41
4 September 1862
to My Dear Colonel
They lost the last battle and he got three wounds. All were flesh wounds. He wished the war would end so he could get married. He is currently in the hospital.
GLC02830.47
16 September 1862
He fills her in on the recent battle at Bull's Run and his three wounds. Letter includes 2 pictures. One shows a couple of biblical scenes: Water from the Rock and The Golden Calf and the other shows a boy and a girl in bed with with a dog and cat.
GLC02830.48
12 September 1862
Third page ripped. He is still recovering from his wounds but will be ready for battle soon. He blames her for their not being able to meet yet since she delayed his suggestion. Includes picture of young woman with flowers in her hair.
GLC02830.49
21 September 1862
Her leave of absence was too short to visit her. He mentions the recent death of his mother. When he was in Philadelphia, he ran into a relation of hers. Tomorrow he will rejoin his regiment.
GLC02830.50
16 December 1861
McSherry, Richard M. (b. 1818)
to Henry F. McSherry
Written by Richard to his brother Henry. After Henry left, he went to see Mr. Lancaster, who showed him around. Went to the Academy of Music. References receiving his letter from New York, and was glad he made it back on time. Says he sent the $5 to...
GLC03523.21.13
24 December 1865
McSherry, Anna (b. 1833)
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says he has not heard from him in some time. Last letter from Henry was dated from Singapore. Mentions that their father wants him to withdraw his resignation. Is worried about him. Makes reference to friends and...
GLC03523.21.50
8 November 1862
Blanchard, Ira (b. 1835)
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Carroll Station. Includes the words of a love song. Describes the "darkies" returning home from the cotton fields with baskets of cotton on their heads. Explains what a cotton gin does and says the cotton fields...
GLC03523.31.19
29 August 1863
Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp in Vicksburg. Thanks her for copies of the newspaper "Independent." Reports they are not campaigning now and have much free time. Comments letters from the North are scarce and wonders if his friends have...
GLC03523.31.24
24 April 1864
Stark, Lydia (fl. 1862-1864)
to her brother
Writes about the nice weather they are having and that the children are outside playing in the back yard while her husband plays the violin. Gives him a detailed description of her home. Draws a small floor plan of the house. She has been busy...
GLC03523.42.44
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