Epperly, Mary M. (fl. 1859-1865) to C. M. Epperly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.069 Author/Creator: Epperly, Mary M. (fl. 1859-1865) Place Written: Floyd City, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Discusses desertion: "I think [if] the head men dont soon end this war that the soldiers will for they are runing from down east by hundreds ther[e] was five hundred went through hear last weak well armed and they say they wont go back any more and I don't blame them for it. I wish they would all runaway and these head men would be obliged to fight it out but as long as they can stay at home and speculate [inserted: off] of the poor soulders they dont care how long the war lasts."
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