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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.039 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Mentions the arrival of General J. G. Foster and his eminent inspection of the camp. Expects that he will be invited to have Thanksgiving dinner with the Colonel and the Major as they have shared their plans to dine on a full Thanksgiving dinner that is being mailed to them by the Major's brother.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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