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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.204 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Writes in anticipation of his brother's arrival. Hopes that they will have another large review while his brother is present. He writes that he really enjoyed an article that his mother has sent to him: "How a free people conduct a long war" by Charles J. Stills. He closes the letter with a note about seeing his brother on the dock, grinning as he comes to pick him up.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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