Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.002 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he has been to see Mr. C. Coit at his office. Requests that his family send him his "Tactics" which he left behind by accident. Describes the strangeness of wearing a uniform and being concerned with horses. Writes from the United States Hotel.
U.S. Hotel Hartford octo. 3 '61
Dear Mo, sis, & Bro,
Have just returned from a long ride "down to camp" and around the city. I saw Geo W Huntington at camp he wishes to go with the 8th and is trying for some position I do not know what. I believe all the boys in Norwich would like a situation in this regiment, at least there are plenty trying for same. called upon Mr. C. Coit at his office this morning - like him very much - think I shall go to his house this evening. Mr C. wishes you to stop there when you come to Hartford. he will probably be away but the rest of the family would be glad to see you. unless they have horses
I think it would be more pleas - ant at the Allan or the U.S. I left my "Tactics" in my over - coat pocket, in my haste to get off Wednesday afternoon, please send it by the next mail. The regiment will probably start next Wednesday P.M. I will write a telegraph in warning I hope my horse will appear to- morrow. I feel so funny talking about my horse & strutting the streets in uniform, but uniforms are abundant here. Ellen is right about the girls and brass buttons. I hardly know what to do about the photographs. I shall not get my regulation hat until we get to Washington probably. I am writing with a limber pen after a long horse back ride, hope you can read.
Love to everybody,
Chas
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