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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.336 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Coit is back in camp after his long convalescence. He is not yet on duty but has status as "sick". He writes about Colonel Coughlin, Captain Fleming and Lieutenant Colonelcy. He writes of trying to collect souvenirs for family friends. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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