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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.006 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Windsor, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes from camp that he believes his unit may be released if General [Joseph E.] Johnston's army defeats the Yankees at Yorktown, Virginia. Mentions the reported size of the forces now engaged at Yorktown.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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