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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.013 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Jamaica, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes about the activities of setting up the encampment and of the use of nearby farmhouses for shelter and food. Mentions that he is dreading the Dress Parade. Closes by saying he must form the regiment for church.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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