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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.075 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 4, 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Written on board the ship "the Sentinal." Provides more information about ship-board conditions including "bed bugs…large enough to carry knapsacks." Adds that his family should not speak about the poor conditions he describes as it might hurt enlistment.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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