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Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865 to C. M. Epperly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.122 Author/Creator: Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865 Place Written: Floyd City, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that she thinks the Yankees have stopped the mail and that is why he has not received her letters. Notes that she believes the Federal Army will soon occupy Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia. Comments that she does not believe the Yankees will treat them any worse than the Confederates have. If all the soldiers would desert then they would have peace.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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