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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.009 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 May 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Notes his unit has not received any tents and the men are using blankets that they brought from home. Says he hopes it is not too late to volunteer and join "Trigs Regiment."

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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