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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.058 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Smiths plantation Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 5, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 14.3 x 35.3 cm. Order a Copy

They are fifteen miles from Richmond and currently have about 400 prisoners. Bill left with the division that morning. They are building a bridge across the bayou.

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

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