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

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GLC#
GLC03603.163-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
9 November 1862
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Gaskins, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Reports that Corps Head Quarters has issued an order to the regiments to pray for success of our arms in the battle they are about to fight. Writes that they marched and camped in the first snowfall the regiment has experienced. Describes his regiment being called to back up General Pleasanton's men as they advanced. They arrived "just in time to see a cavalry charge + the rebels skedaddle…"

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