Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.123 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes a brief letter about not understanding why the regiment is camped in Newport News.
In camp at Newpot News July 12, 1862 Dear All We arrived here day before yesterday and are now settled in camp to remain for the present at least that is as we understand it though we dont understand much about it any way. Have not received a mail for two weeks am look ing anxiously for one every day Mail is going good bye Am very well. Chas
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