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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.172 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that the regiment is in Fredericksburg after four days of battle. Reports that the losses to the regiment are 6-8 wounded and one killed. Expresses a feeling of responsibility for the man who was killed.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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