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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.005 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Brief letter describes uncertainty with the future of his letter-writing. Mentions that his regiment will be leaving Hartford on Friday (which would be two days from the writing of this letter). Writes from the United States Hotel.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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