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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.030 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1861 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Writes about having a poor meal and about the camp sutler, who sometimes supplies food to the soldiers. Explains that he was forced to re-submit the monthly report because of the Assistant Adjutant General's incompetence.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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