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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family ("Dear old Anne and all there")

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.056 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Describes a package he received from his cousin Ellen, which contained food. Also asks that his brother, George, tell him what rooms and stores are rented.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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