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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.005 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Windsor, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Writes from camp his appreciation of his wife's encouragement not to join the volunteers. He still is not sure if he wants to join them. Closes with discussion of prayer and a religious exhortation.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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