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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.017 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Henrico County Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Mentions his regiment has been paid. Notes he paid back the money he borrowed from a gentleman since the man never went home to collect the money from Mary. Says he will keep $15 for himself.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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