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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.012 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Abbeville, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 3, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 33 cm. Order a Copy

They just got marching orders. George cannot march, however. They have followed the rebels some distance. He has enough money for now. Yesterday the cavalry took 50 prisoners.

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

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