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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.164 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Eastport, Miss. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 3, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He doesn't know where they are going yet. There has been much talk of the draft lately. They are offering 800 dollar bounties to volunteers and he thinks most of those volunteers aren't worth it to put in the army.

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

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