Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.260 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Deep Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Responds to news from his family about their new living situation. Writes about the Chaplain's insistence that the officers set good examples. Mentions his pledge not to indulge in alcoholic beverages and of his new pledge to give up tobacco. Requests books and thanks his family for the newspapers they have sent him. Also describes the bothersome habits of Alfred Goddard.
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