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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to George Coit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.339 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

He responds to news that his Uncle George attempted to influence Mr. Blackstone in order to secure a promotion for Charles. He writes that he is sending all his official papers to George's box. Written in Manchester neighborhood of Richmond

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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