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

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GLC#
GLC03603.294-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
24 June 1864
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Petersburg, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes that, after 48 hours "at the front" they have been relieved. He writes about taking over a "pit" that contained fancy furniture that had been stolen. Describes battle with the rebel soldiers and reacts to news from home. Says that he does not sleep very much. Also writes about reading the Spectator and the Atlantic and about food prices.

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