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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.324 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

He writes that he is on duty on Brigade Staff as Acting Adjt. General and live in a house. He feels that it is a position of honor. He has forwarded $600 of his pay home. He writes on U.S. Sanitary Commission stationary.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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