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- GLC#
- GLC03603.198-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- February 25, 1863
- Author/Creator
- Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
- Title
- to his family
- Place Written
- Newport News, Virginia
- Pagination
- 4 p. :
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Encloses of draft of a thank you letter to Miss Greene. Thanks her for the glass and says that he is sure that no one can possibly understand how much the soldiers appreciate remembrances of home. Expresses a commitment to "crush this wicked rebellion and hasten the time when we once more return to dear old Connecticut." Describes seeing a review of the 9th Corps. Writes "I truly think the Connecticut brigade surpasses all others in marching and general appearance." Mentions that he would like to invite George to visit once he has a wall tent.
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