November 27, 1862

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

George has not got over his wound but he will not get a discharge. He hopes the war ends in the winter. He tells her not worry about him because there is not much danger there.

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November 30, 1862

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They lost a man when the cavalry came in contact with the rebels, but have not heard from them since. Bill is not far away but he is in a different division.

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August 18, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

The health of the regiment is good. Letter extremely faded.

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August 24, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He has charge of the woodwork on the fort. They will get 2 months worth of pay soon. Anderson died. Includes separate letter to sister on back page.

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August 30, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He loves her picture. He doesn't know where he is going yet but will let her know. Bill's time is almost up and he will be going home. He says to let Phill live in the shop this winter.

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September 8, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are in Dwalls Bluff but have orders to go up the river and find the Rebels. A friend was discharged so he might send some money by him.

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September 12, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Mrs. Hill has come down again and has brought him and George some dried currents. He may have to go on an expedition and might not be able to write for some time.

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September 14, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He sent a blouse and a woolen shirt for her to keep for him. Dom and Ed came to visit. He asks her if she sent his photograph to Michigan.

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September 17, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They may send the Illinois boys home. He wants to give Lincoln another vote. There is no likelihood of a draft in Boone County. He hopes Grant can do something with Richmond this fall.

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October 16, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He saw Luther Lawrence who told him that father had died about a month ago. He desperately wants to receive mail from her.

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October 23, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are living very well. They are quartered in a building for once and there is a large stove. John Cocoran died. James Trisdell is their captain.

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November 6, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are waiting for the railroad cars to take them to Memphis. He was hoping he could see her sometime but it doesn't look like there will be any more furloughs this winter.

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October 30, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He sent some money home by a friend for her. They got to draw a lot of clothes such as an overcoat, pants, socks, etc.

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November 13, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They signed the payroll for 4 months. He is very glad Lincoln got reelected.

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November 17, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He didn't get as much on his clothing account so he did not send as much as expected. He will send pictures. Spenser Lawrence and his wife are working in the hospital.

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November 22, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

A friend of his is discharged and he will send some items via him. They may leave their present location tonight.

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November 26, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are traveling by boat and will go to Nashville next but he does not know what their final destination is. Bill Garret is back and doing ok. They are hoping to get their regiment together again.

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December 2, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He is sending her some blankets and clothes, just as she requested.

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December 5, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He has sent everything and paid the freight. The Rebels are advancing on them and there is a good chance a fight might break out.

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December 11, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

The weather is very cold. George is cooking now and is very healthy. If he didn't have a family, he would like soldiering very much.

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December 20, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He had an upset stomach but has recovered. They left Nashville and had a fight that lasted two days. They only lost one man who was shot by a cannon ball.

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December 28, 1864

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

Bill thinks he should let the fences go until he gets home. Edmund Druse lost a leg on the 16th. He wants her to get the children some good clothes.

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January 3, 1865

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

He doesn't know if they will travel by boat or land to get to Memphis. He says to tell Burt he has not forgotten him. They have traveled about 2500 miles so far.

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December 12, 1865

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They are setting up winter quarters and they have a nice fire place. He hopes she got the box he sent since it was fifty dollars worth of stuff.

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January 16, 1865

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elvira Winegar

They picked out a camp ground today and are busy organizing everything. He sent the box to Bill because there were things in there meant for others as well.

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