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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.011 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16-17 May 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Discusses the damage the armies have done to the local farms, crops and livestock. Continues writing on 17 May 1862 that he ran out of money and borrowed some from a man who is going home. Tells Mary to feed the man as repayment.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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