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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.016 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Jamaica, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he no longer hopes to have the position with General Casey as he is very happy with his current job. He thanks his sister for the newspaper clippings she has sent him and writes that he does not hear any news and is only aware of what is happening in the immediate vicinity. Written from Camp Buckingham.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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