Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.131 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Acquia Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Describes the passage, by boat, to Acquia Creek from Newport News. Also writes that the officers plan to erect a monument to Dr. Lathrop and that he will consult with the doctor's widow to see what she would like done. Makes reference to a monument being erected for his father in the past.
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