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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.023 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 16, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.7 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

There was a snowstorm that brought a foot of snow. Peter Carmen shot his thumbs off that morning while mishandling his gun. He will probably be discharged. They have orders to leave soon.

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

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