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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.045 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Essex County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes from Camp Lee that the Yankees are crossing the river. Says he expects another fight near Fredricksburg, Virginia. Notes his unit has been order to go to Orange County, Virginia.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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