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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.102 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 10, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. + env. ; 13.5 x 21.7 cm. Order a Copy

He bought a new overcoat. James Bennett came to see him and is on his way home because he is sick of the cotton business.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865
Bennett, James, fl. 1864

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