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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.121 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1862 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Writes, "I have no doubt that Richmond will be ours within a week." False news of a defeat of McClellan's Brigade had reached the regiment only to be replaced with news of a victory. The 8th regiment is to join McClellan's Brigade once other regiments meet up near Fort Monroe. Written on board the ship "the Guide" near Fortress Monroe.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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