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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.004 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 October 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Discusses seeing Oliver, Samuel and little Mary Coit and attending a church service with them. Mentions discomfort with going to church in full uniform. Writes from the United States Hotel.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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