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

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GLC#
GLC02715.044-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 8, 1863
Author/Creator
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
Title
to Mary Epperly
Place Written
Essex County, Virginia
Pagination
3 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes two letters from Camp Lee; one to Harvey and George and the other to his wife Mary Epperly. Informs Mary that the Cavalry is being issued furloughs but his Captain will not issue any. He thinks the unit will desert if they do not receive furloughs. Notes he wants a transfer to Preston's Cavalry. Writes to Harvey and George offering them double pay for doing his share of the work. Apologizes for calling them boys and explains "I am in the habit of calling men boys . . . ."

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