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Chillan, E.W., fl. 1864 to Charles Morgan Coit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.332 Author/Creator: Chillan, E.W., fl. 1864 Place Written: Monroe, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

This bill from the U.S. General Hospital charges Coit for $3 for 3 days stay at the hospital.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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