Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.247 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes from the "White House" that they are about to march to Fort Monroe 75-80 miles away and that his family should expect no letter for a few days.
White House July 8, 5 A.M.
Dear All, Our tents are struck & we march in a few moments. we have to - march - from this place to Ft. Monroe distance 75 or 80 miles. of course you will get no letters from me for four or five days at least Love Chas
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