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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.050 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Walnut Bayou, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 7, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

They are camped near where the Vixburg and Little Rock railroads meet up. They had to abandon the first canal and are digging another at Young Point. He said she doesn't have to worry about him getting killed because he doesn't enter combat.

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

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