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Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 to Catharine Phleagar

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.033 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Clark County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Says the army has been quiet, but he believes a big battle is coming. He mentions food available and a lack of soap. Asks Mary, his wife, to make him a shirt, drawers, pants, and a knit cap. Notes he received two months pay and that he intends to buy a pair of boots and send the rest to his wife.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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