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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.186 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Montgomery, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 18, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He has no duties at present so he works for himself. He tells her it can't be much longer until he gets to come home. He doesn't want her to tend her garden by herself and insists she hire someone.

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

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