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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.014 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Says he cannot get a furlough. States he wants Aunt Peggy to move in and nurse his wife who is pregnant (see GLC02715.031). Date taken from the content of the letter.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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