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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.037 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Culpeper, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Says he may not be able to get a furlough. Mentions the army is moving toward Rapidan Station, but he expects a fight near Culpeper.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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