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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.138 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 August 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Mentions the band and glee club performing. Compares General McClellan and General Burnside in respect to physical appearance, dress and character.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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