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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.079 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Dalton, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 15, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Instructs his wife to make good use of the grain. Says that it will become scarce before next harvest and there will be suffering both at home and in the army. Notes that they put up their winter tents and built chimneys to keep warm.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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