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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.002 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Writes that he has been to see Mr. C. Coit at his office. Requests that his family send him his "Tactics" which he left behind by accident. Describes the strangeness of wearing a uniform and being concerned with horses. Writes from the United States Hotel.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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