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Epperly, C. D., fl. 1865 to Miss Lillie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.133 Author/Creator: Epperly, C. D., fl. 1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 August 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : [Scrap paper used for composing a letter.] Order a Copy

Wishes to escort Miss Lillie to the institute. Note on verso wishes to escort Miss Lena to and from Church. Includes a biblical quote. The name Louola Martin is written several times on both sides of the paper.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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