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24 November 1861
O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-)
to Miss Mary
He has just heard from McClellan who says there is a strong possibility they will be moving. He feels sorry for poor Bond, a former member of his regiment.
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29 November 1861
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30 November 1861
Mary wishes he could attend parties with her but he warns her it could be many months or even years. He is plagued by all his memories of having spent time with her. He wonders if their engagement will ever be consummated.
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4 December 1861
He saw in the President's message that he recommends an increase in the corps of cadets. This is favored by Congress and an act has been proposed.
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12 December 1861
Their regiment is considered to be one of the best. No one knows whether they will stay where they are. He says she is the only person in Saint Louis he corresponds with. He asks what time she wishes the engagement to be consummated.
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16 December 1861
He mention his friend Captain Brown and says the country is becoming like its neighbors to the East. He would be sorry if we got into trouble with Great Britain.
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18 December 1861
He is happy she gave him a locket with her picture. He assures her that she is the only person in St. Louis he talks to.
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11 January 1862
He wonders if he has loved her too much, paid her too much attention or written her too much. Front page cross written.
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16 January 1862
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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19 January 1862
He feels bad because he has not been in a church in a long time. He received a letter from her mother. His friend gave him a couple pieces of music to give to her.
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