Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his mother and sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.266 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Deep Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Writes that most of the normal camp activities have been suspended because of bad weather and that he is working on supply and logistic reports. Says the he also passes the time whittling, reading the "Atlantic," and playing chess. Requests the weekly edition of the New York Times and says he likes its coverage of the war best. Responds to news from home and says he hopes that "Wm. A. B." has won the recent election.
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