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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.081 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Dalton, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 January 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Writes that his uncle died in a distillery explosion. Says that he has not received any pay since he returned to the army and has to borrow money from a neighbor. Instructs Mary to repay the man's wife.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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