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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.074 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 11, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

They are down at the railroad depot and most are working on all kinds of railroads. He describes Vicksburg as a hard looking place now. Billy was killed in that "Pennsylvania fight" (possibly Gettysburg).

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

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