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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.054 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Orange County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Says he thinks he may start for home. He is trying to get a transfer because he would prefer to be in a company with men from his own county rather than "this wicked compeny [sic]. . . ."

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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