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

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GLC#
GLC03603.254-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 28, 1864
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Near Portsmouth, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Describes his camp quarters. Notes that a good deal of his time has been spent making muster rolls detailing what each man lost while in Connecticut. Writes that the losses are due to the individual soldiers' carelessness and Lieutenant Morgan who allowed for bad behavior. Believes that the soldiers will be able to purchase new items with their bounties. Mentions that General Harland has been ordered to Plymouth, North Carolina and will be missed greatly.

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