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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.145 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 6, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

They left Brownsville and have marched everyday since. They have traveled about 350 miles total. He is hoping to get some newspapers soon. Written at Camp Girardeau.

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

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