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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.340 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

He writes that he was about to turn in his application for muster but was persuaded by Major Pratt to wait a few days. He writes of the possibility that the regiment may soon be mustered out of service. He writes that he hardly knows any of the other officers as everyone he knew before he was wounded has left. He requests a particular copy of the Navy Journal. He writes that Sherman's Army is beginning to arrive at the camp.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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