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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.035 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 November 1861 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Writes about the trouble he is having using the $5 bills sent from Connecticut and requests no more be sent. Complains about Annapolis calling it a "one horse town" and assures his sister that he will not lose his heart here because he "doubt(s) whether there are any girls here." Says Daly will need a paper signed by the Governor if he is to travel to Annapolis.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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