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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.214 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 March 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that General Harland has told him that there is a chance that he will be made Major of the Regiment. Requests that his family keep this a secret as he is sure that it is only a slight possibility. Says that he is relieved that General [Ambrose] Burnside has once again assumed command over the 9th Regiment. Written at Camp Suffolk.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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