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January 13, 1863
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
They have not been paid. Dick Emmonds died of the measles yesterday. He misses his family and hopes the war will end soon.
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January 29, 1863
The had a hard time on the boat. The captain has been very sick but he has been getting better, Col. Church is still alive. He asks what the taxes are on their property. He hopes they will have Vixburg before long.
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February 13, 1863
William Boyce is dead. George is sick. While the boys were out foraging, they were attacked by the rebels. The rebels took 17 prisoners.
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February 22, 1863
They are doing mostly mechanical work now and their big task is to move the boat from the river to the lake. They are fighting at Vixburg now. The mortar boats are shelling them. He is sending sis a handkerchief and some seeds.
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February 23, 1863
They have been having good luck with the boat they are moving. They will get extra pay for their work. Burt has the measles. He talks of sending various items home via other people.
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