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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.042 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Still unsure about Daly's status and writes that he has been checking the station daily for him. Declares that the Major has given him a whole roasted chicken and about baking cakes with cornmeal and buckwheat. Says that General Foster spoke of condemning the regiment's arms during the inspection.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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