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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.048 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Written on the back of a draft of a note confirming the receipt of ten company morning report books. Says that he is now doing both the work of the Adjutant and the Assistant Adjutant General. Mentions that Harland is now also acting "Brigadier" though it seems that these are only temporary positions.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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