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

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GLC#
GLC03603.243-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
21 June 1863
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Portsmouth, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Notes that they have marched and are camping near Portsmouth, Virginia. Believes that they are to wait there while Keyes' force attempts to create a diversion or capture Richmond, Virginia. Writes of the regret that the regiment feels "that our state has lost a set of colors" during battle. Describes Lt. Foss feeling ill and being treated with opium. Notes that they have received orders to march at 2 a.m. with only their tents and blankets.

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