Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.044 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 November 1861 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Slip prepared by Charles Morgan Coit and endorsed by Lieutenant Colonel Cunningham. States that the bearer ("colored") is his personal servant.
(separate slip) Annapolis, Md, Nov 30, 1861 I certify that the bearer - (colored) aged - years, - feet - inches in heigth is my private servant. Charles M. Coit Adjt, 8th Conn. Vol's. Certified by P.L.Cunningham Lt. Coln commanding 8th Reg. C. Vols.
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