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Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 to George Phleagar

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.115 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Tupelo, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 1865 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Writes that the army is in winter quarters. Tells his brother-in-law that if he must join the army, he hopes George can join his regiment. Adds a short note to Mary at the bottom of the second page.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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