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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.077 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Dalton, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 December 1863 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Says that he has written her four letters since the battle, but she received none of them. Notes that the food is very bad. Writes that the weather is miserable and his regiment does not have its overcoats yet. Believes the war is almost over.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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