Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) to Mary Epperly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.004 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) Place Written: Windsor, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 April 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes from camp. Notes he still refuses to join the volunteers. States that he fears the army will put him in a company from another state if he does. Says he misses the mountains of Floyd County, Virgina and hates being in the valley. Informs Mary that one hundred forty three wounded from Winchester are in Richmond.
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