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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.171 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that two companies of the 1st Connecticut Artillery have camped right next to them. Also asks his mother to send gloves or mittens with Lieutenant Shepard when he leaves to re-join the regiment. In a note dated 19 December, he writes that he found his letter written on the 8th still laying on the Quartermaster's desk and will re-mail it.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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