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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.107 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Lovejoy Station, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Writes that Governor Brown has furloughed the Georgia militia for 30 days. Reports that [General William T.] Sherman has ordered all the citizens out of Atlanta. Notes they are half way through a ten day armistice.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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