Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.177 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. + scrap Order a Copy
Family has received the trunk of extra clothing he has sent home and he responds to a question they asked him about a photograph of a woman that was in the trunk. Says it was merely a photograph he found and kept in hopes of returning it to its owner. The scrap wishes his family a happy new year.
Camp of 8th Rg CV Opp Fburg Dec 30, 1862 Dear All, Lt Goodrich - - my - Lt. Goodrich - leaves for Washington &c in a few moments, to search for Capt. Ripley's Co. books & I write just a line to say I am well, to hope you are & to wish you all a - most happy New Year. - Lt. G. will look for my Harper's Ferry bundle. I don't know why I remember just at this moment but as I so I will answer it & that is, the question you asked long ago when you recd my trunk from Warrenton. Who the lady is whose likeness you found in said trunk? I found it among the knapsacks at Washington & kept it hoping to find the owner, thinking he would of course value - it as I know I do the like (I have not recd mother's yet perhaps I may get that for New Years present & I could not be better suited.) but I could not find the owner. It's of no value to me. Recd last evening several barrels of apples from families in Connt & I disposed of 8 in a very few moments & 3 more to day. They supply the whole Brigade. They send also turnips & dried apples. Had the first turnips for dinner since leaving Connt. No news - I am very well. Recd yours enclosing P.O. currency one dollar & Ellen's account of engagements - told Col. Harland. Major ward is appointed Lt. Coln. & Capt Upham appd major. Best love & Happy New Year to every body . Your affct son Chas
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