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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.040 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Essex County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 January 1863 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Notes the Yankees are once again across the river. Says the army has gone into winter quarters in cloth tents. States that General [W.H.F.] Lee will submit his application for a furlough to General Stuart.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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