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Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 to Mary Epperly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.001 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Lynchburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.6 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Reports that some of the men from his unit joined the volunteers. Discusses the health of several members of his regiment. Closes by invoking God's protection for his wife.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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