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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.041 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

He writes primarily about the issue of having a servant. Daly did not come and will not be coming due to unknown, humorous circumstances. Asks if "Howard from Gordon's barber shop will come at $20 +food."

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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