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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to George Coit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.264 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Deep Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 April 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Congratulates his brother on having won first prize. Advises his brother on the path to better health and says that he would like to see a copy of a speech his brother is to give.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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