Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family

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GLC#
GLC03603.107-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
15 May 1862
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Newbern, North Carolina
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes of receiving a compliment from the Colonel and the Major regarding the condition of his Company during an inspection of the camp. Company B was not used to receiving compliments and Coit writes that the men "were exceedingly pleased" and that their pride has been awakened. Writes that he has heard word that any liquor sent to the Company will be seized and disposed of. Written "Near Newbern," in North Carolina.

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