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Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) Service record of Christian M. Epperly.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02715.125 Author/Creator: Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note Date: circa 1862-1865 Pagination: Order a Copy

[page one] "Went to the Army on the 15 of March 1862 and Remained thare untill June [inserted: the] 14 1863 When he returned and staid untill the 25 of the same month on which he returned to the army again and remained thare untill 27 Sep. on which he returned home and staid untill the 26 [?] of Oct. on which he returned to the Army again and remained there until the 28 of April 1865." [page two] Contains a listing of letters written to Harvey Desaan [?] by Christian M. Epperly and Mary M. Epperly. The list includes when each letter was written and when it was received.

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

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