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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.089 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newbern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes a brief note on the back of a hand-written report. Reports that they have yet to leave for Beaufort but that they are expected to march 35-40 miles.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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