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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.063 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) Place Written: Strawberry Plains, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

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.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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