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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.013 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Abbeville, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 9, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He's been working on the railroad bridge that the Rebels burned and could not write her earlier. The weather is splendid. It is rumored they will guard the railroad, in which case they will not leave their present location anytime soon.

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

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