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Winegar, Daniel G. (fl. 1862-1865) to: Elvira Winegar.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.001 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Tolono, Ill. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 05 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

They arrived near Chicago. Along the way, the major lost a horse and one of his feet got cut off. They are 160 miles from Chicago. They saw 200 secessionist soldiers in cars bound for Southern states. Last page very faded.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865

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