25 September 1864

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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16 October 1864

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Confederate army has destroyed part of the railroad between Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. They captured "600 whitemen an[d] 800 Negroes." Writes that he believes the Yankee army is retreating toward Chattanooga.

GLC02715.111

8 November 1864

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes that diphtheria has struck his home town and he prays that Sarahgill and Christian do not contract it. Says that he believes the army will have to go back to Georgia. Written from "Flarans Ala." (possibly referring to Florence, Alabama.

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13 November 1864

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Notes that they are almost out of rations. Writes that diphtheria claimed one of his relatives, but the rest are improving.

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4 December circa 1863

Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. M. Epperly

Reports that the army issued an order that all men between 17 and 50, who had not reported for service, were to be taken by force to join the army. [See #85] Writes that Harvey was caught when he went to town, not knowing about the order and that Christian has begun to speak. Date was taken GLC02715.085.

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January 1865

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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January 16, 1865

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

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

GLC02715.117

circa February 5, 1865

Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. M. Epperly

Writes that she just received his letters dated 13 January and 16 January. Notes that she had not received a letter since November 1864 and she was sure something had happened to him. Blasts the "sesech" who "look worse than a passle of Dog's catch" and vows to burn all her money before she will let them have any of it. She claims the "sesech" are trying to cheat people out of money by selling bale cotton for $100 Confederate currency or $2 in silver. Times are rough and many families are starving. Notes that George has been taken into the army. He now belongs to the 54th Regiment,…

GLC02715.118

8 March 1865

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Chesterville, [North Carolina?]. Comments that the people of South Carolina are beginning to feel the effects of the war as those in other states have felt all along.

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11 March 1865

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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12 March 1865

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Phleagar

Writes that he hopes that she is feeling better.

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24 March 1865

Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. M. Epperly

Writes that she thinks the Yankees have stopped the mail and that is why he has not received her letters. Notes that she believes the Federal Army will soon occupy Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia. Comments that she does not believe the Yankees will treat them any worse than the Confederates have. If all the soldiers would desert then they would have peace.

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20 September 1859

Epperly, T. B., fl. 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Christian M. Epperly

Writes that there is enough work for six or eight months. Discusses girls and asks Christian not to get married without letting him know first.

GLC02715.123

30 April 1860

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph document signed

Title: [Poem]

Poem about spring.

GLC02715.124

circa 1862-1865

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph note

Title: Service record of Christian M. Epperly.

[page one] "Went to the Army on the 15 of March 1862 and Remained thare untill June [inserted: the] 14 1863 When he returned and staid untill the 25 of the same month on which he returned to the army again and remained thare untill 27 Sep. on which he returned home and staid untill the 26 [?] of Oct. on which he returned to the Army again and remained there until the 28 of April 1865." [page two] Contains a listing of letters written to Harvey Desaan [?] by Christian M. Epperly and Mary M. Epperly. The list includes when each letter was written and when it was received.

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April 24, 1872

Speakman, Jesse C., fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. M. Epperly

Informs his cousins that his wife has died of consumption. Asks them to help take care of his three children. Inquires if they have sold their farm yet.

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January 8, 1861-1865

Epperly, Sarah, fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marion Epperly

Discusses a friend or family member [illegible] who she says ought to join her out west. Writes that there have been a number of weddings this season, but she has not yet been asked. Letter was written on 8 January, year and state not listed.

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29 November 1868

Speakman, Jesse C., fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. M. Epperly and Mary M. Epperly

Writes that they have written many letters to the Epperlys but have received none in return.

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15 August 1877

Phleager, H.D., fl. 1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Apologizes for not having written and tells her the news from the area.

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6 September 1879

Alelay, Harriet C., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary M. Epperly

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

1861-1865

Senous

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

[See # 135.] Apologizes for not going somewhere last Monday night. Thanks Mathe for taking care of "No. 6."

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1861-1865

Epperly, Sarah, fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Christian Epperly

Writes that she will help find spouses for Christian and his sisters.

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18 August 1865

Epperly, C. D., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Lillie

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.

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16 August 1880

Smith, S. A., fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Josiah Smith

Discusses a debt owed.

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4 May 1882

Martin, Victorie A., fl. 1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nisenous E. Epperly

Comments that she is ill. Asks who Senous's sweetheart is. Discusses friends who may visit.

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