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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.071 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 29, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Written on board the ship "H. J. Brookman," in Hatteras Inlet. Writes a quick note to enclose with his other letters saying that a steamer will take the mail to Fortress Monroe.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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