Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 to Mary Epperly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.111 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy
Reports that the Confederate army has destroyed part of the railroad between Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. They captured "600 whitemen an[d] 800 Negroes." Writes that he believes the Yankee army is retreating toward Chattanooga.
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