Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.185.1 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 January 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes a short comment on an official notice from Assistant Adjutant General Lewis Richmond announcing that the command of the Army of the Potomac will be transferred from General Burnside to Joseph Hooker. Writes that it is a sorry day for the 9th Corps.
Head-Quarters Army of the Potomac Camp near Falmouth, Va. Jan. 26, 1863. General Orders, NO. 9. By direcdtion of the President of the United States, the commanding General this day transfers the command of this Army to Major General JOESPH HOOKER. The short time that he has directed your movements has not been fruitful of victory or any considerable advancement of our lines, but it has again demonstrated an amount of courage, patience, and endurance that under more favorable circumstances would have accomplished great results; - continue to exercise these virtues, be true in your de- votion to your country and the principles you have sworn to maintain, give to the brave and skillful General who has so long been identified with your organization and who is now to command you, your full and cordial support and co-operation and you will deserve success. In taking an affectionate leave of the entire Army, from which he separates with so much regret, he may be pardoned if he bids an especial farewell to his long tried associates of the 9th corps. His prayers are the God may be with you, and grant you continual success until the rebellion is crushed. By Commmand of Major General Burnside: Lewis Richmond, Assistant Adjutant General OFFICIAL: Ass't Adj't Gen'l Jany 26, P.M. A sorry day to us - the old 9th
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