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4 July 1862
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to My Dear Mary
They have been in 2 battles since he last wrote. They fought gallantly but suffered a lot. Was written near Jamestown, Virginia.
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29 July 1862
He is sending her some valuable papers to look after until he returns. If anything happens, she should give them to his mother.
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9 August 1862
He is sending her a package to look after until he asks for it. If anything happens, she should give it to his mother.
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19 October 1862
They carry no reporters with them, and thus there is nothing about them in the papers. He heard a good sermon in church. He sent her some music.
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15 November 1862
He received a letter from his sister consoling him over the loss of his younger brother who was killed in battle. The removal of Gen. McClellan has caused some excitement. He finally got the locket from her.
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26 November 1862
He wishes he could see her play the harp or the piano. He wishes he could spend Christmas with her. Many of his juniors have been promoted but he remains a captain. Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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7 December 1862
He wrote to her mother telling her how much he has enjoyed spending time in their home. He fears there is no chance for promotion. It seems Miss R does not dislike him anymore.
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17 December 1862
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. Written near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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28 December 1862
He is trying to get a leave of absence to see her but feels his chances are very slim. He wants to know what people are saying about Fredricksburg because he thinks they fought nobly.
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17 January 1863
Tomorrow they leave for a destination unknown. He applied for a leave of absence. Includes a picture showing the profile of a woman in a yellow dress.
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