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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.084 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 16, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 23.5 cm Order a Copy

He thinks the rebels will get their death blow this fall and winter so that the war will end this winter. He has been selling apples.

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

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