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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.094 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Marietta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes from camp near Marietta that his division is being held in reserve. He believes General Joseph E. Johnston will fall back to Atlanta, Georgia.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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