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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.032 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Lake Providence, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 February 186[3] Pagination: 2 p. + env. ; 13.5 x 36.5 cm. Order a Copy

George is getting better. They had to make a pair of crutches for one of the boys that was wounded. There are about three thousand contrabands there coming up from the swamps and countless numbers of mules.

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

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