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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.234 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that part of the regiment has been commanded to prepare three days rations and march as soon as possible. Coit and his company are to stay on duty at Fort Jerico. Says that there is nothing for him or the company to do at the fort and that he stays in his hammock most of the day. Requests more underclothes and says that his trunk is nearly full.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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