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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.179 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Montgomery, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 02 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

They are rebuilding a railroad that was burned.The war is now considered over. They got an official announcement of Lincoln's assassination. They haven't been paid in six months.

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

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