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

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GLC#
GLC03603.022-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
31 October 1861
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Jamaica, New York
Pagination
2 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes that his regiment has been told to be ready to march with a days notice. They will be heading to Annapolis and then "will be shifted South to Dixie's Land." Reflects very positively on General Burnside. Laments his lack of a servant and details the army stipend allowed to him to hire, clothe and feed a servant. Requests more letters from home and assures his family he enjoys them greatly. Written from Camp Buckingham.

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