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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.036 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Culpeper, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 November 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Describes engagements between Confederate artillery and cavalry and Union forces. States his unit almost lost two guns when the Yankee cavalry charged past them. He places the battle at Marrun Station, Fauquier County, Virginia.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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