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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.180 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Montgomery, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 5, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 30 cm Order a Copy

The Rebels are coming in in large numbers and they say that they are actually going home since the war is played out. He hasn't been receiving his mail regularly.

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

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