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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.201 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

He writes on his way back to camp after a visit home. He is traveling by rail and ferry and writes about leaving his scarf on-board the train. Written "All Along Shore."

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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