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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.042 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Lake Providence, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 13, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : + env. Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

They are building a bridge so as to get to the boats faster. The paymaster is coming tomorrow and he will send her some money. George Marvin has consumption.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865
Marvin, George, fl. 1863

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