Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 to Catharine Phleagar

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GLC#
GLC02715.033-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
19 October 1862
Author/Creator
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Title
to Catharine Phleagar
Place Written
Clark County, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Says the army has been quiet, but he believes a big battle is coming. He mentions food available and a lack of soap. Asks Mary, his wife, to make him a shirt, drawers, pants, and a knit cap. Notes he received two months pay and that he intends to buy a pair of boots and send the rest to his wife.

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