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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.020 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Jamaica, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes of his Uncle William's visit to the camp. Also states that he does not know how long the regiment will stay at Camp Buckingham. Requests a "double gown" for sleeping.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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