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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.041 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Baxter Bayou, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 8, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. + addr. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

They are on their way to the red river. They do not have to work very hard at present. The spring is coming. He owes money because he bought a knife with borrowed money.

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

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