Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.169 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he has seen Mr. Gardener Green and that he is still comfortably living at the mansion. Written from Lacey Mansion, in Falmouth, Virginia.
Lacey Mansion Dec 2, 1862 Dear All, I intended to write a good long letter to-day but the mail goes soon & tempus fugit Heard this morning that Mr Gardner Green arrived last night & was at Col. Harland's Hd Qts & I borrow- ed the Adjts horse & in company with major Ward started immediately for Col. H's. Had a very pleasant call with the col. but found that Mr Green had left by the morning train. I was real sorry not to see him, as I always liked him, and to make it more provoking we found when we came back that Mr Green had been here to see us, so we must have passed him on the way. I wanted him to see ^me so that he could report to you, how well - I am looking - & how well - I am. - our fine quarters I suppose he saw. I should have put off writing to day but I received yesterday the valise which the Q.M. bought me in W. & it is such an exceedingly poor affair that I do wish another - this is both small, very weak & the inside arrange- ments are nothing. It's a paste-board covered with leather in imitation of sole leather. It cost - five dollars - so the Q.M says but it does not seem to me possible. The Q.M. went on a real - burn - while in Washington & I dont think paid any much attention to private business. Capt Moore will take this valise off my hands, when I get one I would like you to send by Lt. Shepard, at that price less what ever the wear & tear for the time may be. All I ask is that the new one shall be strong, inside & out, & good size. This one is very small. I hope it will keep looking well until the other arrives but if it goes into the wagons I greatly fear. I dont care particularly whether it is stiff or soft if it is only strong, with strong covers to inside so that every thing will not fall out when I open it, & I would like strong & long straps on the outside so that I can strap on my blankets. I dont know but I am particularly, but I have seen such here that I do not believe cost over five dollars. Called on major Crosby, at Genl wilcox's Hd Qts. 9th A.C. this morning. he has a very comfortable tent stove in it &c. He called on us yesterday & to day he told us he had written home a long letter saying how gayly we are living in our fine quarters. I wish you would send me the Atlantic for Dec. All the papers say it is the best number ever published & I want much to see it. If you can send with valise, one over shirt, two pr. drawers two undershirts & one pr stockings, I shall be fully stocked. I have written for the Harpers Ferry package but it is doubtful whether I get it at present. I will inform you immediately if I do. I am always wanting something ain't I. We are trying every way to get our pay-rolls thro' I if there is no other Col Harland is going to Genl Burnside, as the fault is not ours tho' we have to suffer for it. Love Affct son & bro Chas
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