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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.005 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Jackson, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 16, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He has gained five pounds since he was in Tennessee. They had a supper of chickens the other night and Bill Gallagher joined them. He says the secessionists are sick of the war.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865
Gallagher, Bill, fl. 1862-1864

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