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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.025 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Hanover, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 August 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Describes a march toward Fredricksburg, Virginia where his unit encountered and engaged a large number of Yankees (Massaponax, 5 August 1862). Wrties of his appreciation of his wife's offer to raise money to hire a substitute, but says that General [J.E.B.] Stuart will not accept any substitutes.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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