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

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GLC#
GLC03603.277-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
8 May 1864
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Petersburg, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes that he is lucky to be alive after a battle. Says that Alfred Goddard was seriously wounded in the abdomen and he fears that Alfred will not recover. Details his behaviors and bravery during the battle and says that he received the best care possible. Writes that he has some of Alfred's things. Estimates that 80 men were lots, 4 of them officers. Written near Petersburg, Virginia

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