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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.124 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes of the steamer trip to Norfolk to acquire more coal. Mentions being able to see the wrecks of the Cumberland and the Congress from where the Regiment is camped. Also writes of what a fine city Norfolk is.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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