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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.026 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Writes that word has gotten back to him about his family sharing his feelings about Colonel Cunningham and the Lieutenant Colonel. Demands to know how word of this got around. Tells his family about the construction of an underground stove in his tent. Also describes the assembly of a Provost Guard from the city, comprised of "Capt. Ward, three of our best Lieuts with 100 men."

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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