Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.061 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy
Writes about the spacious tent that he and Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Terry have made by combining their tents. Also mentions trouble he is having with his horse and says he plans to sell his horse, "the Governor." Adds that he believes he is gaining weight and his jacket is getting snug. This letter was dated by Coit as January 1861 but it was actually written in 1862.
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