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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.111 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newbern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 June 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he has sent $250 home.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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