Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.041 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
He writes primarily about the issue of having a servant. Daly did not come and will not be coming due to unknown, humorous circumstances. Asks if "Howard from Gordon's barber shop will come at $20 +food."
Friday evening Nov 29 Dear All, Could not write yesterday or today before shall write again to night. Have recd your about the telegr aphing man, dont believe he is the man for me. I must have a good one. Can George inquire if Solomon Howard at Gordon's barber shop will come at $20 & food. I will pay expenses on or not as you can inquire to see what he will come for. He is a good man I am very certain & would take good care of me tho' I dont think he understands horses, but he has some gumption. Johnson will take this to PO immed - iately. Please telegraph immediately yes or no. I made a great mistake in not starting with a good man for all any thing else. Chas over Howard was in Hartford & there wished the place at $20. How funny it is about Daly. I have laughed all afternoon about it.
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