Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.341 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 18, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
He writes that Quartermaster Merriam has given Coit his tent to make him more comfortable. They are camped 3-4 miles outside Manchester. Though he is in camp, he is considered sick and not on duty. He writes that he is putting off decisions about his future to see what pans out. He encloses a Richmond Times.
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