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to Mary Epperly
10 July 1863
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Reports that the Yankees have possession of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Believes that his unit may be ordered back to Virginia.
GLC02715.059
17 July 1863
Says that he has heard the Yankees took 35,000 prisoners at Vicksburg, Mississippi, 175-200 pieces of artillery, and about 10,000 shells. Writes that he was sorry to hear that George Phleagar died in the battle of Gettysburg.
GLC02715.060
13 July 1863
Says that he heard a rumor that the regiment was ordered back to Virginia. Notes that he would rather in be Tennessee.
GLC02715.061
22 July 1863
Reports that there was a battle at Wythville, but his regiment did not get there in time to participate. Notes that the Yankees destroyed a lot of property there. Says that the prospects for peace are not good and the soldiers are becoming "gloomy...
GLC02715.062
1 August 1863
States that he wishes he had something else to eat besides bread and meat. Says that he is more satisfied here than in the eastern army. Notes that the regiment keeps going back and forth on the railroad.
GLC02715.063
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