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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.144 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Brownsville, Ark. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 17, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 15.5 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

They may send the Illinois boys home. He wants to give Lincoln another vote. There is no likelihood of a draft in Boone County. He hopes Grant can do something with Richmond this fall.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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