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

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GLC#
GLC03603.246-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
7 July 1863
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
White House, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Reports an unsuccessful raid on Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia. The marching is very difficult due to the extreme heat and that several have died or been maimed by sunstroke. Though none of the men were wounded while they attempted to take the bridge, several were taken prisoner while straggling behind during marching. Mentions that General Getty commanded the expedition, General Harland commanded Coit's division and that Colonel Stedman commanded Coit's brigade.

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