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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.164 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Warrenton Junction, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he plans to send most of his supplies home and only carry a small bag. Also writes more about the new chain of command within his Grand Division.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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