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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.101 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Reports that the Yankees are still on the other side of the river. Notes that he does not expect any major fighting in the near future. Both the army and the civilians are moving stuff out of Atlanta, Georgia. Text loss.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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