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

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GLC#
GLC03603.305-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
July 28, 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 in response to a letter from his family, outraged that they have not received all the letters he has written. Gives more instructions on the kind of boots he wants. Notes that he has been enjoying canned fruit and milk. Says that he receives extra goodies when he is commanding the regiment. Reiterates his intentions to leave the army after his three year commitment and mentions that all of the officers who he considers descent will be leaving in the fall if they have not already been killed or wounded. Writes about the relief of General Smith. Believes it is because of tension between Smith and Burnside. Talks about the lack of harmony among the generals and gives a negative opinion of General Ord. Requests "paper covered literature" that can be thrown away when he is finished with it.

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