Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.262 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Deep Creek, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he has been in Norfolk and Portsmouth on business for the regiment. Notes that Sam Foss was ill with cholic and that Alfred Goddard knew how to treat it.
Camp of 8th Conn Vols Deep creek, Va. Apl 1, '64
Dear All, Have been intending to write every day but have rather waited for your next which I have recd today dated 26th ult. & mailed 28th ult. It was just about a week since I had recd a letter from you. Your papers have all been recd & are most acceptable. To day recd Indpt, New Haven paper & Bulletin. I have been to Norfolk & Portsmouth to day on business for the company, the first time I have been away from camp for an hour since we returned. Sam Foss had a severe attack of cholic this evening & Alf. G. & my self going on to his tent after supper found him in considerable pain & we have been with him all the evening. Al Goddard is a grand nurse, he seemed to know just what to do & how to do it. I am not worth any thing at a sick bed. Foss is now easier & I hope will come out all right. I send by this mail Norfolk papers. Will write again tomorrow or next day. Love to Uncle Geo & Aunty - Mary but most & best to mo, sis & bro. Remember me to every body, Affct son & bro Chas
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