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Coit, George O., fl. 1863 to his mother and sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.210 Author/Creator: Coit, George O., fl. 1863 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1863 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Writes about having to send George away and of the impression he made on the other officers. He is still unsure of why the regiment was moved.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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