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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.013 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Henrico County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 May 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that his unit is camped nine miles from Richmond, Virginia. Says he hopes to get a furlough and visit his wife at the end of June. However, Captain Pelham has been very hard on the regiment since one man deserted.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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