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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.102 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Reports that he just returned from escorting Federal prisoners to Andersonville, Georgia. Mentions battles fought on 22 July and 28 July.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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