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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.109 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newbern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 25, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Writes of some men from his company bringing him pints of blackberries that they had picked. Also writes about the task of confiscating liquor from the boxes which were sent to the men. His thoughts on this responsibility illustrate his ideas about leadership and discipline. Also describes a boat trip that he took with a few other officers on the Trent River. Written "Near Newbern," North Carolina.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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