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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.117 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Tupelo, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 January 1865 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Discusses losses at the battles of Columbia and Nashville, Tennessee. Reports that General [John Bell] Hood is disbanding brigades.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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