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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.017 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Abbeville, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 17, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy

He will be joining a special mechanic corps. Their duties will be to build and repair railroads and bridges. There is extra pay.

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

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