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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.171 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Chalmette, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 5, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

They are six miles below new Orleans. George is well. They have nothing to do right now except eat hard tack and wait to see how long they will be there.

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

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