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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.039 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Caroline County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Informs Mary that Joseph, her brother, was wounded in the arm, and the doctors had to amputate it. Says he nursed Joseph while he was in camp and wanted to accompany him to Richmond, Virginia but General [William Henry Fitzhugh] Lee would not allow it. Discusses other casualties from the battle of Fredricksburg.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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