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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.069 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 28, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : + penciled map of Vicksburg on verso. Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

The blockade was run last night. There were 400 of them. They are 20 miles from Vicksburg. Includes map of their camping grounds. The date is possibly April 28, 1863.

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

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