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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.112 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 13, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 32.3 cm Order a Copy

Bill Gallagher was there last Sunday but has gone up the river again. Gunther Hathaway was either killed or taken prisoner. He doesn't know when they will get paid next.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865
Gallagher, Bill, fl. 1862-1864
Hathaway, Gunther, fl. 1864

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