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Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865 to Christian M. Epperly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.053 Author/Creator: Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865 Place Written: Floyd City, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1863 circa Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Notes that she has not heard from him since the 28th of last month and is worried. States that she hopes he was not involved in the battle near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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