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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.113 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904 Place Written: Florence, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Notes that they are almost out of rations. Writes that diphtheria claimed one of his relatives, but the rest are improving.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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