Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.054 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1861 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Reports that a review of the division went very poorly for the 8th Regiment because of the Lieutenant Colonel. Responds to news from his mother about a possible servant by saying that he will give him a try if he is under no obligation to keep him. Declares that he really likes the servant he has and would like to try to retain him.
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