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Greene, Edward C., fl. 1863 to Charles M. Coit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.191 Author/Creator: Greene, Edward C., fl. 1863 Place Written: Norwich, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Writes asking if he will accept the enclosed gift of field glasses. She was unable to present them at the time of his visit home.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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