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1 March 1863
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
to Mary Epperly
Writes from Camp Lee that his company intends to go home in the spring. Justifies desertion saying that the army would not give them any furloughs.
GLC02715.049
24 April 1863
Believes the Yankees are heading toward Gordon's ville to cut the railroad to Lynchburg, Virgina. Informs her that two men in camp have gotten married. Expresses his desire to go home.
GLC02715.050
23 May 1863
Writes from camp near Culpeper, expressing his desire to see his family and to visit the graves of his dead relatives. Adds that he may be transferred to the western army and if so, he will try to spend a few days at home.
GLC02715.051
May 1863 circa
Epperly, Mary M., fl. 1859-1865
to Christian M. Epperly
Writes that she received several letters from him all in the same day. She was greatly relieved to finally hear from him. Informs him all the ladies at home are putting in crops and that Goods are costly. Notes that Joseph is helping her with the...
GLC02715.052
2 May 1863 circa
Notes that she has not heard from him since the 28th of last month and is worried. States that she hopes he was not involved in the battle near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
GLC02715.053
17 May 1863
Says he thinks he may start for home. He is trying to get a transfer because he would prefer to be in a company with men from his own county rather than "this wicked compeny [sic]. . . ."
GLC02715.054
25 May 1863
Writes from camp near Cupeper that he had hoped to "run the blocade" [sic] and come home, but the army is moving again. Notes that General [W.E.B.] Stuart may be heading into western Virginia.
GLC02715.055
29 May 1863
Phleager, Gideon S., fl. 1863
Writes to his cousin noting that he is well. Asks about Billy Epperly, whom he has not heard from in a long time.
GLC02715.056
29 June 1863
Writes that he has been home on leave and has just returned to the army. Notes he is in a new regiment, "Company A 54 Va. Reg. Vol." Does not believe the men in his new company are as wicked those in the old one. Mentions that they came to...
GLC02715.057
1861-1865
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
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