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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.042 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Essex County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 23, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes from Camp Leids that there is a case of smallpox in the company, but he does not think it will spread since the company has been vaccinated. States that the Yankees are crossing the river above Fredricksburg, Virginia. Notes he will likely not get a furlough.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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