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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.012 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Henrico County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Says the Union has control of the James River all the way up to Richmond, Viriginia. Believes that the Yankees will take Richmond soon. Reminds his wife to pay back the man whom he borrowed money from and asks her to sell his watch.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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