Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.314 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1864 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes from camp Bermuda that they have been busy moving camp and that the chaplain is ill. He also writes that Colonel Ward has recovered and has been offered a regiment.
Camp Sunday P.M.
Dear All,
Am well & that's about all. Have been busy lately moving Camp & c and have no time to write today. Recd a real good long letter from George dated La Salle Augt 15th Best love - Chas - Our Chaplain has gone to Hospt. sick. He had lost his appetite & had made several attempts to get leave to visit his wife who has been at Norfolk during the summer. Col. Ward has had a Brigade offered him & suddenly recovers his health. He assumes command of 3d Brigade of this Div next Monday. Has done no duty with Regt.
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