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Simon, fl. 1863 to Mary Epperly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.075 Author/Creator: Simon, fl. 1863 Place Written: Dalton, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 December 1863 Pagination: 2 p. [Recipient identified on address leaf.] Order a Copy

Mentions that he gave Christian her letter. Writes that both Christian and Issac have been released from the guard house and have returned to active duty.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Simon, fl. 1863

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