Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.057 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 December 1861 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Reacts to an article in the Hartford Courant that describes the 8th Regiment as poorly organized and Colonel Harland as absent much of the time. Defends Harland and discusses how much the citizens of Annapolis like his regiment. Writes that he does not like two of the tenants in George's building. Requests a map of the southern states.
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