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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.095 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Marietta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Informs her about friends and family members who have been wounded. Notes that he thinks they should fall back to Atlanta, Georgia. The Yankees may be trying to flank them out of their current position.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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