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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.064 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Strawberry Plains, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Believes peace will be made this fall. Says that he had no news to write her but wanted to write to her.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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