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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.197 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 18, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that the mail deliveries are few and far between. Is still undecided on the issue of the valise and trunk because he is unsure of their destination and mode of travel. Writes that he has sent a picture of Lieutenant Goodrich in which he looks like he is ill.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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