Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to Silas Casey
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.008 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes to General Casey about the position of Aide de Camp. Says he would like to meet with General Casey in Washington but regrets that he will be unable to make it as his regiment is being ordered to Hempstead. Does not believe he is knowledgeable enough for the position but would like to learn. This letter is a first draft of the letter that Coit actually sent to General Casey. He enclosed the draft in the 12 October letter to his family. Writes from the United States Hotel.
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