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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.062 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Zellacoffer, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Reports that there was a battle at Wythville, but his regiment did not get there in time to participate. Notes that the Yankees destroyed a lot of property there. Says that the prospects for peace are not good and the soldiers are becoming "gloomy."

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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