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

GLC03603.088

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GLC#
GLC03603.088-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
March 17, 1862
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Newbern, North Carolina
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Describes the circumstances under which Mr. Woolley, Captain Uphan, and Lieutenant Ives have resigned or otherwise left the service. Also critiques reporters' accounts of the battle and attempts to describe the battle more clearly for his family. Describes the burning of the railroad bride by the retreating rebels as a way to prevent their capture. Ends the letter by saying that the regiment is off to Beaufort. Predicts that only 300 rebel soldier are there and that there will be no fighting.

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