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Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865 to C. M. Epperly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.114 Author/Creator: Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865 Place Written: Floyd City, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December circa 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Reports that the army issued an order that all men between 17 and 50, who had not reported for service, were to be taken by force to join the army. [See #85] Writes that Harvey was caught when he went to town, not knowing about the order and that Christian has begun to speak. Date was taken GLC02715.085.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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