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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.092 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Reports that 1,119 men were killed and wounded within ten minutes at the Battle of Resaca. Says that they are now forty miles from Atlanta, Georgia. Notes that the Yankees are close behind them and have possession of the railroad. Written from Ash Station, Georgia.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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