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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.018 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Mentions the battles on 26 June (Battle of Mechanicsville) and 27 June (Battle of Gaine's Mills). Says he managed to miss the battles but mentions the fate of friends and relatives who did fight. The top quarter of the third page is missing causing text loss.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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