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to Mary Epperly

Writes his wife from Camp Leids. Sends her $115 and requests that she pay a $75 debt to David Williams.

GLC02715.041

to Mary Epperly

Writes two letters from Camp Lee; one to Harvey and George and the other to his wife Mary Epperly. Informs Mary that the Cavalry is being issued furloughs but his Captain will not issue any. He thinks the unit will desert if they do not receive...

GLC02715.044

to Christian M. Epperly

Says she heard that all soldiers will come home the fourth of next month. If he does get to come home, she does not want him to go back to the army. Tells him that George has been home nearly three weeks and no one has come to look for him. States...

GLC02715.048

to Christian M. Epperly

Writes that she received several letters from him all in the same day. She was greatly relieved to finally hear from him. Informs him all the ladies at home are putting in crops and that Goods are costly. Notes that Joseph is helping her with the...

GLC02715.052

to Christian M. Epperly

Notes that she has not heard from him since the 28th of last month and is worried. States that she hopes he was not involved in the battle near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

GLC02715.053

to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Yankees are still on the other side of the river. Notes that he does not expect any major fighting in the near future. Both the army and the civilians are moving stuff out of Atlanta, Georgia. Text loss.

GLC02715.101

to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Yankees have fallen back and crossed the river. Notes he received a letter from William, who is in Macon, Georgia. Believes William will be sent to rejoin his regiment, so the family need not worry. Expresses his desire to come...

GLC02715.104

to Mary Epperly

Writes that Governor Brown has furloughed the Georgia militia for 30 days. Reports that [General William T.] Sherman has ordered all the citizens out of Atlanta. Notes they are half way through a ten day armistice.

GLC02715.107

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he received his overcoat, some apples, cakes, butter and soap on New Years Day. Comments that his only punishment for deserting was 20 days in the guard house. Also discusses rations.

GLC02715.078

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he dreamt he was home holding Sarahgill and Christian. Notes that they are building breastworks. Says that the army owes him seven months wages and $45 for clothing.

GLC02715.110