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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.045 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Lake Providence, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 22, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 38.5 cm Order a Copy

Farragut is up to Vicksburg and there are lots of troops down the river. A few men have been discharged due to sickness. It has been raining a lot.

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

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