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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.036 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1861 Pagination: 5 p. Order a Copy

Writes about the good condition of his tent and its ability to keep him dry. Encloses a certificate that Daly will need to travel to Annapolis. One of the five pages is written on back of a letter from Colonel Thomas.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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