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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.074 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Missionary Hill, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he has not received a letter from her since he left home. Also says that he does not believe there will be a battle here.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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