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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.098 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) Place Written: Marietta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Writes from camp near Marietta that he still has not received mail. Discusses building breastworks in the hot weather and writes about those wounded and killed in recent battles.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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