Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.201 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
He writes on his way back to camp after a visit home. He is traveling by rail and ferry and writes about leaving his scarf on-board the train. Written "All Along Shore."
"All Along shore" Mar. 6, 63 In spite of Ellen's oft repeated assertions that I was going to be left I reached the depot in good season, and saw Mr. Beckwith who gave me for John (thank fortune) a letter containing "some pictures", and not "medicines". After leaving Norwich we jogged leisurely along towards New Haven. No. 9 Court St. I was roused out of my writing and ordered into a forward car as something was out of quan in the one that I was in & so as the other car was full I had to leave my letter til now. I have come nicely so far, feel well, had no trouble got a nice coat for $10 & sent the other home by express Brundaze says he will stake his reputation on this coat for Ed Laura to examine or any other man & it is fit to dance in go to church in or go to the army. I like it much. Found uncle miles easily since glad to see me said it right off that I must go home with him to night & Saw Mr. Quirkins in his office he wanted me to stay with them or at least to call. Had a good substantial dinner for 35c at Taylors & have got along first rate so far. I just write a line now 5 p.m. as I hear the mail leaves at half past. Dont be troubled anytime if you dont hear for some time though I shall need to write quite often. Had quite a snow-storm from just beyond New London to Bridgeport and it is dreadfully muddy in N.Y. awful. I have had no trouble at all so far, except left my scarf in the car at Conn. River. I told the conductor & he will keep it for me till I call for it on the way back but am sorry or rather mad & ashamed to have left it. Hope you are all right. If I can continue as well & comfortably as I have so far, all will be very well. Empty stomach & 6 A.M. have been unable to overturn me yet. I bought a piece of Pie on the Conn. River Ferry. Your George
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