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Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 to Elvira Winegar

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.004 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Jackson, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 14, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

They have been foraging for chicken and beef. They have also been chopping wood. He suspects it is their last night here. Shane was there today. He has been sick.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865

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