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to Mary Epperly
January 15, 1864
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Says that he has heard a rumor that the regiment will return to Virginia. Writes that he misses her greatly and discusses their future in heaven.
GLC02715.080
February 21, 1864
Writes that William has gone to the hospital with a broken leg. Also mentions that he went to Sunday "preaching."
GLC02715.083
March 25, 1864
Writes that he does not think the Southern army will ever fight as well as they did at the beginning of the war and that the South has become wicked. "May God show us our erro[r]s and put us in the rite way and Bring us Back to our old Union again."
GLC02715.087
18 April 1864
Says that he misses her. Writes about trusting God's mercy to bring them together. Notes that he does not think they will move anytime soon. Fading.
GLC02715.089
8 May 1864
Writes about recent executions in his brigade. "I havent any nuoos [news] to write to you at this time only the sad and awful Execution which taken plase in our Brigade yesterday which was too cruel for mortal man to behold. There was 14 North...
GLC02715.091
2 November 1864
Writes from Florrans, Alabama (possibly referring to Florence, Alabama). Notes that they have spent two days putting up a pontoon bridge. Writes extensively about God's will, his hopes for peace, and his desire to see his family. Also mentions...
GLC02715.109
to Mary M. Epperly
6 September 1879
Alelay, Harriet C., fl. 1879
Sends her condolences over her Aunt's death. Writes that she hopes one day to see her mother and four children in heaven. Says that she is homesick for the county she grew up in.
GLC02715.130
to Miss Lillie
18 August 1865
Epperly, C. D., fl. 1865
Wishes to escort Miss Lillie to the institute. Note on verso wishes to escort Miss Lena to and from Church. Includes a biblical quote. The name Louola Martin is written several times on both sides of the paper.
GLC02715.133
to Annie [Jeffery]
1863/11/15
Archer, William M., fl. 1863-1878
Archer writes on a Sunday morning "when you are all at church listening to Dr. Minnigerade..." to remind Annie of her repeated promises that he'll "never see the form of [her] handwriting again this year...," and for this reason he is writing home...
GLC01896.066
Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 26 (March 23, 1865)]
March 23, 1865
Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865
A poem, an article, a story, and a question and answer series examine the tradition of Lent. Articles examine ineffectual preaching, the plea for immediate help from God, prophesied times, and vandalism.
GLC05959.32.06
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