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1862
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to Miss Mary
The weather is good and everyone is in in good spirits. He happy but wishes to know if she has completly recovered. Was written near Hampton, Virginia.
GLC02830.33
7 April 1862
There is not comfortable place to write. The weather is erratic. He never knows what to write that will interest her. He regrets losing the locket she gave him.Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.34
12 April 1862
He says he will soon have fun. He hopes everyone is well. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.35
19 April 1862
He has not forgotten her but he reiterates that there is nowhere he can write a proper letter. He sometimes sees a relation of hers. He remembers a Mr. Prue, whom he spent pleasant times with in St. Louis.Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.36
25 April 1862
There has been little change but you never know what might happen. She will probably read about it in the papers. He asks how his lady acquaintances are. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.37
26 April 1862
to My Dear Gal (Mary)
He says one day she will wake up and read the paper and find out where they are and what they they are doing. He has only had two letters since being in the field. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.38
29 April 1862
to My Dear Mary
A Dr. Powers is mentioned. Jeff Banarsky is also mentioned as someone he does not like or admire. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.39
2 May 1862
He encloses a note, not included here, to be given to his mother in the event he killed. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.40
24 May 1862
He says they never know the movements and are never told where they are marching until they get there. He thinks they will move tonight. The weather is warm.
GLC02830.42
16 June 1862
There was a big battle going on at Fair Oaks but they did not have the opportunity to participate. The summer is warm, warmer than any place he has been before.
GLC02830.43
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