Epperly, Mary M. (fl. 1859-1865) to C. M. Epperly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.070 Author/Creator: Epperly, Mary M. (fl. 1859-1865) Place Written: Floyd County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Writes that she spoke to a man from Franklin, who said half the men from that army have deserted. Notes that the men do not hide but live normal lives. Says that the home guards do not bother to look for deserters anymore and asks her husband to come home. [See GLC02715.065]
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