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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.163 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Eastport, Miss. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 30, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : + env. Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He may not have to carry a gun for the remainder of his time in the service. He is the tool master for the P. Corps. He has seven more months to serve and then he can finally come home.

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

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