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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.007 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Discusses the watch that he returned home and thanks family and neighbors for their gifts of a blanket and a basket. Declares he does not believe he will be given leave this week but will try to get home if he can. Writes from the United States Hotel.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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