Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) to Mary Epperly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.105 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Notes that there are many wounded and sick men in the regiment. Reports that the Yankees bombed his position for 15 minutes and then began to talk to them about trading tobacco for coffee. Says he heard a rumor that they will be allowed to return to Virginia.
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[2] ...today ther was heavy Canonading all along the [illegible] yesterday: the yankees opend on our ranks this marning with abut 25 peaces with a heavy fire far about 15 minuets and then quit the yanks [illegible] and talks to our Boys every day and Tells them to com over and [swap] Tobacco for Coffee...
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