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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.259 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Deep Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Discusses the men from his regiment who have deserted and how they were punished. Describes being ill and of other officers sending for their ladies. "… wonder if mine would come if I sent for her…"

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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