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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.047 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Essex County, Viginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Discusses the Battle of Culpeper. Informs here that Major Pelham was killed and [W.F.H.] Lee lost 250 men. Mentions the high price of food including bacon, which now sells for $3 a pound.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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