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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.284 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Writes that they endured a "flogging" from the rebels on Monday night. Notes that there is an order to clear trees in front of the rifle pits. He requests money.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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