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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.185.1 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 January 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Writes a short comment on an official notice from Assistant Adjutant General Lewis Richmond announcing that the command of the Army of the Potomac will be transferred from General Burnside to Joseph Hooker. Writes that it is a sorry day for the 9th Corps.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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