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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 [Document concerning monument to Dr. Lathrop]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.162 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

A draft of a document outlining the intention to honor Dr. Lathrop with a monument and an account ledger keeping track of which members of the 8th Regiment had donated to the fund and the amounts of their donations.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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