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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to "Luff"[Lieutenant Shepard]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.153 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Pleasant Valley, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Jokes about returning to Army life and about the Lieutenant's wound. Also jokingly lists his daily duties.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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