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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.015 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Henrico County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that his unit missed a recent battle (likely the Battle of Fair Oaks) because the muddy roads made it impossible to move the artillery. Believes the casualties are in the thousands. Says the wounded are being moved to Richmond, Virginia.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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