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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.059 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Smith plantation, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 08 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 14.5 x 39 cm. Order a Copy

George Sackett says he will will smuggle all the things his wife sent him through for him. They are 25 miles from Vicksburg now. His baby will be aa year old soon and he wishes he could be there.

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

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