Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.011 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 October 1861 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Declares that he has still not left Hartford but orders are to leave at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Requests that his family reimburse H. C. Trumbull for a breakfast that he paid for. Written from the United States Hotel.
Octo. 15, '61
Our orders are to leave this place Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Left Ellen's letter at the Hooker's did not stop, no time, card inclosed found at Hotel desk for you. Did not pay H C Trumbull, he paid for my breakfast this morning at willimantic, met him but did not think of it, can you do it, will be 12 or 15 cts. I think Geo. will see every thing by coming in morning Thursday. Love Chas. Mr. Mathewson is here, have not seen him yet.
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