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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.190 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 9, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Writes a short letter to say that they have arrived at Newport News. Expects that this is a rendezvous point and does not anticipate a long stay.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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