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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.054 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Reports that a review of the division went very poorly for the 8th Regiment because of the Lieutenant Colonel. Responds to news from his mother about a possible servant by saying that he will give him a try if he is under no obligation to keep him. Declares that he really likes the servant he has and would like to try to retain him.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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