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29 October 1861
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to Miss Mary
The officer of his regiment got married. They didn't wait until after the war because she wanted ro be able to take care of him if he were wounded.
GLC02830.13
16 November 1861
He doesn't undertstand her silence. If she ceases to love him he will stop writing to her. He wrote to her mother the other day.
GLC02830.14
24 November 1861
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.
GLC02830.16
29 November 1861
GLC02830.17
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.
GLC02830.18
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.
GLC02830.20
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.
GLC02830.22
26 June 1863
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to my darling wife
They are patiently awaiting orders. He includes a sketch of a ship.
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18 May 1862
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
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.
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