From John Donnelly to Mrs. Brown

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Title: From John Donnelly to Mrs. Brown
Creator: John Donnelly
Description: In a letter dated April 3, 1864, John Donnelly writes from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to "My dear old friend Mrs. Brown." Donnelly tells Mrs. Brown that he is well "and having lots of sport." He adds that he heard "some of the school boys joined the army I hope they will enjoy it."
Date: April 3, 1864
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Kansas military units
Women
Surviving a Guerrilla War
People: John Donnelly
Geographic Subject: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth County, Kansas
Owning Organization: Kansas Historical Society
Location: Stillman Brown, John, 1858-1864
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