Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.298 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Writes about being on duty as Officer of the Day and preparing for an attack that never occurred. "Isn't it grand that Alabama has at last gone under and in actual combat." Notes that the army is pleased by the news of the Rebel troops moving North. Requests more pencils and reports about the weather
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