Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.003 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Writes that his horse has arrived thanks to his Uncle George. Expresses his feelings of indebtedness towards his Uncle and his lack of ability to sufficiently express thanks. Thanks his family for letters and reports that he is enjoying his time with the army. Writes from the United States Hotel.
Hartford, Ct. Octo 3, 1861
Dear mother &c, Two letters in one day isnt that pretty well for me. I write chiefly to say that my horse arrived this P.M. safe & sound. The hostler hopes I shall not forget him (the hostler) if he takes good care of the horse. uncle George has advanced two and 50/100 dollars for expenses on horse to this place - Please remember to repay him when I remit you as I expect to be able to in a few days. I would write uncle G. but I dont know what to say, he has done so much for me, and "thank you" and "much obliged" dont mean anything to me I have used them so much lately. I must find a new word before I write. I have been copying Regimental orders the greater part of the afternoon. I cant reaqlize that I am here for any thing but my own pleasure every thing is so pleasant, and if I could think of you all as enjoying it as much as I do here I should be all right. Do write very often Geo & all I find it very pleasant to hear from home I should enjoy the handwriting if the words did not mean any thing. uncle George writes on a sheet displaying the stars & stripes with the motto "stand by the Flag" - we have just this P.M. rec'd our colors - one state, the other u.s. - they are said to be the finest given to
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any regiment thus far, the men say they can "stand by them" Please remember the Tactics Your Aff son & bro Chas I do not know yet how I shall return the saddle perhaps by express.
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