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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.019 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Charles City County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Says his legs are swollen. Reports that the Confederates drove the Yankees back to the Chicahominy River. Believes they fought five or six battles in the last eight to ten days. Says his unit still has not fought in a "regular battle." He believes this series of battles will end the war. Contintues 6 July noting that his legs are better.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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