Smith, fl. 1684 to Mrs. Charles Coit
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.331 Author/Creator: Smith, fl. 1684 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
The Chaplain writes to Mrs. Coit to inform her that Charles has been wounded with a shrapnel shot. Smith reports the wound is severe and that he was being transported to Chesapeake Hospital. He requested that the Chaplin write to his mother immediately.
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