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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.157 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Describes the new suit he purchased and the errands he ran for the regiment. This included arranging baggage transportation and passes for himself and the ten men that are along to help him. Writes of seeing General McClellan and his wife and baby at the train station. Also writes about hearing word that a third wounded soldier died at home. Written from the National Hotel, in Washington, D.C.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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