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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.232 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Sends a declaration of defeat from Major General Peck to his family with only one addition: "Bah!!"

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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