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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.168 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 1, 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he has been enjoying the luxuries of living in the mansion. Reports that pay for the regiment will be delayed due to a mix-up with muster rolls. The letter is written on the back of a an accounting blank which contains spaces for descriptions and muster information of different soldiers. Written from Lacey Mansion, in Falmouth, Virginia.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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