to his family

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

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GLC#
GLC03603.238-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
2 June 1863
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Suffolk, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes about the trip into the swamp that he took with the other officers last weekend. Also writes of a soldier who causes him trouble. He requests black pepper, black tea and other food and mess items to be sent to him. Responds to the request for advice regarding his brother George going to New Haven by saying that he does not feel right about giving financial advice at the present time. Mentions that he has heard promotion rumors and says that he "shant cry" over being passed over for a promotion to Major. Written at Fort Jerico.

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