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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.130 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 10, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Will Brigg was wounded and taken prisoner. He has a cane head that was made from the tree that Vicksburg was surrendered under.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865
Brigg, Will, fl. 1864

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