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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.041 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Essex County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 12, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Writes his wife from Camp Leids. Sends her $115 and requests that she pay a $75 debt to David Williams.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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