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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.026 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Milikens Bend, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 29, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

The had a hard time on the boat. The captain has been very sick but he has been getting better, Col. Church is still alive. He asks what the taxes are on their property. He hopes they will have Vixburg before long.

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

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