Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.016 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Jamaica, Long Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he no longer hopes to have the position with General Casey as he is very happy with his current job. He thanks his sister for the newspaper clippings she has sent him and writes that he does not hear any news and is only aware of what is happening in the immediate vicinity. Written from Camp Buckingham.
Head Quarters 8 Reg C.V. Camp Buckingham Octo. 23, '61
My dear sister Yours is just recd, it contains the first new fine hours I have had since we left Hartford & it was most acceptable you can imagine. I am very sorry to hear mother has one of her headaches again I hope it is nothing worse. I suppose it is all over before this but I shall be on the lookout for the next letter & do pray that all may be well. I hope Balu will be successful in getting the place with Genl Casey I think it must be just the plan he would like I am more than satisfied with my position here, every thing is as pleasant as can be, every boddy helping every body & all working for the general good. The extracts from papers enclosed by you were very acceptable I have not read so much printed matter since we left H. except Army Reg & Hardee we have the papers here but I have no time to read them I dont know at all what is going on any where else. Bromley & Mr. Almy have just come in. Mary will take this so you will get it at 8 o'clock to morrow morning. nothing new very well. The "Comedy of Errors" enclosed was not quite correct but there was a foundation for all the incidents the filling up was the reporters. The engine did not give out. Good bye Love & hope all will be well Chas
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