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Epperly, Joseph, fl. 1863 to C. M. Epperly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.068 Author/Creator: Epperly, Joseph, fl. 1863 Place Written: Floyd City, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August circa 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that many men have deserted and that several hundred cavalry may be sent to bring the deserters back.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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