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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.038 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Fredricksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Writes from camp in Spotsylvania County, Virginia that the Yankees are camped across the river. Notes that all the civilians have left Fredericksburg in fear of Federal bombardment.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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