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1861-1865
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
to Mary Epperly
Advises his wife not to let Charlie work on his saddle again. Notes that he may still do work on the farm and at the mill.
GLC02715.058
10 July 1863
Reports that the Yankees have possession of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Believes that his unit may be ordered back to Virginia.
GLC02715.059
17 July 1863
Says that he has heard the Yankees took 35,000 prisoners at Vicksburg, Mississippi, 175-200 pieces of artillery, and about 10,000 shells. Writes that he was sorry to hear that George Phleagar died in the battle of Gettysburg.
GLC02715.060
13 July 1863
Says that he heard a rumor that the regiment was ordered back to Virginia. Notes that he would rather in be Tennessee.
GLC02715.061
22 July 1863
Reports that there was a battle at Wythville, but his regiment did not get there in time to participate. Notes that the Yankees destroyed a lot of property there. Says that the prospects for peace are not good and the soldiers are becoming "gloomy...
GLC02715.062
1 August 1863
States that he wishes he had something else to eat besides bread and meat. Says that he is more satisfied here than in the eastern army. Notes that the regiment keeps going back and forth on the railroad.
GLC02715.063
4 August 1863
Believes peace will be made this fall. Says that he had no news to write her but wanted to write to her.
GLC02715.064
9 August 1863
Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865
to C. M. Epperly
Notes that she finds it hard to eat knowing that her husband has such poor a diet. Says that she will try to send him some food. Mentions that deserters from his old regiment fought with the home guards. [See GLC02715.070]
GLC02715.065
14 August 1863
Mentions that many men desert daily. Says that the loneliness is almost impossible to bare. If everyone else deserts, then he will too. Notes that they are near a paper mill and paper is very cheap. Adds his thoughts about the future of the...
GLC02715.066
15 August 1863
[A Confederate Assessment of the War]
Mentions the high price of food. States that he believes the Confederacy is doomed. "I beleave [sic] the South first started on a just course but our wickedness and diobediians [sic] has brought us to what [where] we are: and I dont think the South...
GLC02715.067
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