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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.078 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Dalton, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he received his overcoat, some apples, cakes, butter and soap on New Years Day. Comments that his only punishment for deserting was 20 days in the guard house. Also discusses rations.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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