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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.040 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 November 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he is still awaiting the arrival of Daly. Mentions a new rule that dictates that the morning reports written by Coit and other Adjutants are to be handed in by 9 a.m. Describes this as a hard task that he believes will get easier with time.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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