Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 to Mary Epperly

GLC02715.103

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GLC#
GLC02715.103-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
12 August 1864
Author/Creator
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Title
to Mary Epperly
Place Written
Atlanta, Georgia
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Reports that the Yankees are shelling the town. Says that the shelling has killed many women and children and caused great hardship. The soldiers took all the food from people's gardens.
Writes that he believes the Yankees will try to flank them on the left rather than attack. Notes that William has been caught and sent to the guard house. [Possibly from attempting to desert.]

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