Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 to Mary Epperly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.060 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Knoxville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 22.1 cm, Width: 28.5 cm Order a Copy
Says that he has heard the Yankees took 35,000 prisoners at Vicksburg, Mississippi, 175-200 pieces of artillery, and about 10,000 shells. Writes that he was sorry to hear that George Phleagar died in the battle of Gettysburg.
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