Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.063 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 January 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he has been paid and will be sending money soon. The regiment has been assigned to sail on the H. J. Brookman and the Steamboat Chasser. They are expected to sail the next day. Mentions that he hopes his horse dies on the passage.
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