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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.170 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 28, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. + env. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

He is healthy and fat. They will be getting on the boats in a few days and will either go to Texas or Mobile. He hopes to be home in six months. Bill wrote about the division of land.

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

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