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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.008 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: James City, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 April 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Writes that they are five miles from Yorktown, Virginia and seven miles from Williamsburg, Virginia. Says his unit does not see close action like an infantry unit does. States he is unhappy with his regiment's assignment. Notes he would now give fifty dollars to join the volunteer unit of his choice. He thinks a large engagement is coming and hopes the Yankees will withdraw some men so he can go home.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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