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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.147 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Sedalia, Mo. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 23, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

They are living very well. They are quartered in a building for once and there is a large stove. John Cocoran died. James Trisdell is their captain.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865
Cocoran, John, fl. 1864
Trisdell, James, fl. 1864

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