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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.140 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Acquia Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes about the retreat from Fredericksburg and thanks his mother for the rubber coat she sent him. Writes more about Lieutenant Eaton's condition, which he says is deteriorating.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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