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

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GLC#
GLC03603.109-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
May 25, 1862
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Newbern, North Carolina
Pagination
4 p. :
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes of some men from his company bringing him pints of blackberries that they had picked. Also writes about the task of confiscating liquor from the boxes which were sent to the men. His thoughts on this responsibility illustrate his ideas about leadership and discipline. Also describes a boat trip that he took with a few other officers on the Trent River. Written "Near Newbern," North Carolina.

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