Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.204 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes in anticipation of his brother's arrival. Hopes that they will have another large review while his brother is present. He writes that he really enjoyed an article that his mother has sent to him: "How a free people conduct a long war" by Charles J. Stills. He closes the letter with a note about seeing his brother on the dock, grinning as he comes to pick him up.
Camp of 8th N.News Mar. 9, '63 Dear All, Recd enclosed note from Geo this P.M. I have obtained my pass & shall (P.P) go to the Fortress to-morrow morning to meet the young man. How glad I shall be to see him. I do think he will enjoy himself considerably for a few days at least. We are expecting Genl Burnside every day & perhaps we shall have another grand review while Geo. is here. Have recd the Independent with extracts from Chas. J. stills' article - "How a free people conduct a long war". I had seen the complete article before at court martial but did not get opportunity to read it. After reading that in the Independent yesterday I carried it in for the major to read & found he had the pamphlet, which he lent me, so I have now read the whole article. I do like it greatly & wish every body could read it. Certainly the likeness between the English was in Spain & our present war has been very striking thus far, may the result be as bright & decisive. I have not the least news to communicate. I rarely go out of camp. Have not been to the Fortress or to Norfolk since we landed here. wonder if Bill Bond wrote the squib in the Tribune's editorial a few days since about col. Harland we hear to day that col. Harland's chances are first rate but have not seen the papers for two or three days & it may be only a camp story. Do hope he will be promoted but fear lest we should loose him if he was. I have his photograph & also the same of Capt. Ripley & McCall & Hoyt. will send to you by George. I hope to keep George with me some time - so dont hurry him back. Fortress M. 10th Geo. is on the dock, grinning as usual. Chas.
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