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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.278 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Writes aboard the "The George Washington" that they are landing at City Point. Says that he does not believe that there will be any fighting and is unsure of where they are headed afterwards.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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