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December 5, 1864
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
He has sent everything and paid the freight. The Rebels are advancing on them and there is a good chance a fight might break out.
GLC01014.155
December 12, 1865
They are setting up winter quarters and they have a nice fire place. He hopes she got the box he sent since it was fifty dollars worth of stuff.
GLC01014.160
January 30, 1865
He may not have to carry a gun for the remainder of his time in the service. He is the tool master for the P. Corps. He has seven more months to serve and then he can finally come home.
GLC01014.163
February 10, 1865
He thinks the Pioneer Corps is just as safe being in the regiment, maybe even too safe. His friend Millers joined the ambulance corps. He tells her not to worry about him and to only look after herself.
GLC01014.166
March 5, 1865
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.
GLC01014.171
March 21, 1865
They left Dafin island yesterday morning. He hasn't received a letter from her since she left New Orleans. In a little over five months he hopes to make an advance on Mobile.
GLC01014.174
May 2, 1865
They are rebuilding a railroad that was burned.The war is now considered over. They got an official announcement of Lincoln's assassination. They haven't been paid in six months.
GLC01014.179
May 28, 1865
They had a division review. He is glad his sister is in school. He wants to get home soon and will keep her posted.
GLC01014.183
8 July 1779
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
Makes financial plans before embarking for Holland on a business venture. Encloses an inventory of "the stock on hand, which amounts nearly to as much sterling as it did upon my taking it after returning from the Army ... " Informs Knox he has only...
GLC02437.00773
26 July 1779
Greene, Joseph, 1712-1790
to [William Knox]
Recipient inferred based on content. Gives detailed instructions regarding bills and a shipment of tobacco. Notes, "any Commission business you may send this way, if agreable [sic] to you shall be done on our joint Acco ... " In a post script...
GLC02437.00777
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