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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.010 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Camp near Grand Junction, Tennesee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 27, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

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.

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

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