Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.222 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes about the dismissal of Lieutenant Samuel Foss and responds to a letter sent by his family mentioning George Coit living away from home to attend school.
Camp of 8th Rg CV Suffolk Sunday 10 o'clock A.M.
Dear All, I wrote you a long letter a day or two since relating to the dismissal of Lt. Saml Foss and expected to send same by him. I presume you have recd it err this. I shall send this by him as he leaves for Norwich this noon. I wish you would tell Col. Child about him as he goes to Norwich especially to get the in- fluence of Gov. Buckingham & Senator Foster. He now has certificates from Col. Ward & Genl Harland but a little political influence will weigh heavier than any other. I cannot doubt but he will be reinstated as he ought to be as I do not think he was at all to blame. You will think I take a great interest in him & I am very willing to acknowledge it for I like him very much. I shall make him promise to call upon you & he can tell you more about our position & more about me than I could write in half a day. I will only say that I am very well & am up to camp to day for a wash & thorough change and shave. I shall return to the Regiment in a half hour or so. Recd last night your letter of 13th inst. I am of course -most strongly- in favor of George having a liberal education if possible & if possible do have him commence immediately. I will most willingly do all in my power to help. I dont like to think of the household living broken up though perhaps it would be best. I write more about it immediately. Its a lovely day but hardly such a Sabbath as I would like. I would rather hear the old Doctor & the organ than our cannons as they continuously boom away. I wish I was with you. Very best love Chas
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