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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.129 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Mentions attending a Preparatory Lecture. Declares that pay will be a month late. Writes a quick note before posting the letter that they have just been paid.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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