Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.031 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 November 1861 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Describes all of the regiments in Annapolis being "reviewed" by General Burnside and other notable men including Seward, Cameron and Governor Andrews of Massachusetts. Believes his regiment will stay in Annapolis for two months and complains about the lack of pay and the need to buy each meal individually.
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