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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.155 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Pleasant Valley, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that Charlie Johnson left after visiting from Norwich for five days. Writes that he is more homesick than ever and hopes that the 8th Regiment will be sent to Connecticut to recruit new soldiers and supplement their depleted ranks.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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