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Smith, Moses, fl. 1864 to George D. Coit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.322 Author/Creator: Smith, Moses, fl. 1864 Place Written: New Haven, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Smith (Chaplin 8th C.V.) writes to George Coit to let him know that he has just come from the battlefield and that Charles is well. He reports on the progress of the battle saying that they have captured 500 prisoners and that the 9th lost 9 officers. Charles requested his family be informed of his well-being.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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