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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.049 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Essex County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Writes from Camp Lee that his company intends to go home in the spring. Justifies desertion saying that the army would not give them any furloughs.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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