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April 30, 1864
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
He is still overseeing the building of the fortifications. He never thought he's be a "nigger driver." All the flowers are coming up for spring.
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May 3, 1864
They got orders to take ten days rations with them.
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May 21, 1864
They have skirmished with the rebels nearly every day. When he gets his pay he will give it to his father to keep for him.
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May 23, 1863
He is trying to live so he can come back to his wife and children. He feels unworthy of loving her. He tells her to take it easy and that he has sent another ring.
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May 31, 1864
Jesse hawes, navilla and Johnny are there. He has sent something home by Mrs/ Hill and 50 dollars. Bill should be home next fall.
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June 14, 1864
They came upon a large force of the Rebels. The Rebels marched them on the double quick for about five miles in the middle of the day. Lt. Tishel was wounded. Rollins and Williams were killed.
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June 18, 1864
There is another expedition starting from here to try to drive the Rebels out of the country. Geroge and Bill are there. Fe have been killed or wounded.
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June 22, 1864
Gerell is getting along great and so is everyone that was wounded. It is getting very warm but he doesn't want to move until it is cooler. John Rolling is trying to find his brother that was killed.
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June 26, 1864
They are not doing much. Luther Lawrence was there yesterday. He has been going to meeting and listening to preaching twice on Sundays.
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July 1, 1864
They have a first rate camp and it is so warm they are not using tents. He goes over who has gotten better and who will be getting discharged soon due to injury or sickness.
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