Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.197 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes that the mail deliveries are few and far between. Is still undecided on the issue of the valise and trunk because he is unsure of their destination and mode of travel. Writes that he has sent a picture of Lieutenant Goodrich in which he looks like he is ill.
Newport News, Feby 18. Dear All, Lt. Goodrich goes to the Fortress this noon & I write a line to send by him as I think it will reach you 24 hours earlier then if sent from here. We are making out new Descriptive Lists & in order to complete mine I need the Muster-In Roll of Co. B. - it is among the company papers - it is signed by Lt. W. W. Chamberlain Mustering officer & dated the latter part of Sept. 1861 or early Octo. Please send immediately - If Col. Harland is to start in the two or three days after you receive this letter send by him as it will be safe & probably reach me sooner. Am no better decided about trunk or valise - want the former but think the latter safest I dont like to spend money for it though. The larger valise the better. It can't be too large & strong. Yesterday & to day have been very stormy but our roof is pretty tight & we dont mind. We know nothing more as regards our destination. Have not yet recd the handkerchiefs you spoke of sending & the letters are - very few & far between. - Do write often. I dont know what to write Miss Greene I an sure I hope I shall hear from you soon. I am very well & only hope you are all as well as I am. I sent in my letter of yesterday a photograph of Lieut. Goodrich. I dont think it is good at all. He was laid up almost all the time he was home with sore throat & mouth. My best love, Affct son & bro Chas Yours of 10th inst. recd.
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