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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.065 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 13, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

Five rebels came over to their lines last night and said they are hard up in Vicksburg and think they will give up before long. The Lieutenant is a different man now and he is not as well liked as the other one was.

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

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