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to George Phleagar

Writes that the army is in winter quarters. Tells his brother-in-law that if he must join the army, he hopes George can join his regiment. Adds a short note to Mary at the bottom of the second page.

GLC02715.115

to Mary Epperly

Discusses losses at Franklin, Tennessee. Writes that he hopes to get a furlough.

GLC02715.116

to Mary Epperly

Discusses losses at the battles of Columbia and Nashville, Tennessee. Reports that General [John Bell] Hood is disbanding brigades.

GLC02715.117

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he has not heard from her since December 1864. Reports that the whole army is heading through North Carolina to Virginia. Notes Shaman's [General William T. Sherman] Army has destroyed all the railroads between Augusta, [Georgia] and...

GLC02715.119

to Mary Epperly

Reports that they have been ordered to Raleigh, North Carolina. Comments that he does not believe there are 14,000 men left in the Army of Tennessee.

GLC02715.120