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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.028 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Describes being immunized and his ill reaction. Also mentions the food he has eaten and the trouble with his nervous horse, "the Governor." Comments on the equipment provided to the Connecticut soldiers in comparison to that of other states.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Infantry
Union Soldier's Letter
Soldier's Letter
Health and Medical
Disease
Military Provisions
Diet and nutrition
Transportation
Military Supplies
The American Civil War

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