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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.034 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Clark County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

States he is nearly barefoot and hopes to get his boots soon. Mentions that General [W.E.B.] Stuart rode around [General George] McClellan's army in Maryland. Page four is a religious poem.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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