Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 to Mary Epperly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.119 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Chesterville, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 March 1865 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he has not heard from her since December 1864. Reports that the whole army is heading through North Carolina to Virginia. Notes Shaman's [General William T. Sherman] Army has destroyed all the railroads between Augusta, [Georgia] and Chesterville, [North Carolina?]. Comments that the people of South Carolina are beginning to feel the effects of the war as those in other states have felt all along.
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