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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his mother, sister and brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.025 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Writes more about the hard journey to Annapolis and mentions that someone has stolen his rubber blanket. The regiment is housed in buildings belonging to the Recruits College.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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