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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.177 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 9, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

They took the Spanish fort last night. He wishes she could get someone to stay with her until he gets back since Monty is not coming to stay with her this summer.

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

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