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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to Lieutenant Eaton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.152 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Pleasant Valley, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Responds to news of the Lieutenant's wounds healing, and expresses hope that he will return to the regiment in time for the winter campaign. Reports that Peter Mann and John A. Dixon have died of their battle wounds. This copy is a draft of a letter that he sent to his family.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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