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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.007 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes from General [J.E.B.?] "Stewards" [Stuart's] encampment, five miles from Yorktown. Notes that his company is attached to General Stuart's Horse Artillery, under Captain Pelham. Says he thinks they may have to stay with this unit until the end of the war.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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