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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.053 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Walnut Bayou, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 20, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He thinks she should try to get Burt to come and live with her. They expect to get four months pay soon. There has been some fighting at Vicksburg and he believes they will take it before long. His friend Charles Toby is with him.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865
Toby, Charles, fl. 1863

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