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Chillan, E.W. (fl. 1864) to Charles Morgan Coit

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.332 Author/Creator: Chillan, E.W. (fl. 1864) Place Written: Monroe, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

This bill from the U.S. General Hospital charges Coit for $3 for 3 days stay at the hospital.

U.S. General Hospital
Fortress Monroe
Officers Division - October 31st -, 1864
- Capt. Charles M. Coit, Co. B. 8th Conn Vols- Dr.
To - 3 - Days Board from - October 29th -, 1864, to - October 31st -, 1864
inclusive, at $1.00 per day - $3.00 -
Received Payment
- E. W. Chillan -
Assistant Surgeon U.S. Army
In Charge Hospital

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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