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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.071 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he received her letter, but thinks it best not to come home right now. Believes a large force will be sent after deserters and the army will be hard on them.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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