Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family

GLC03603.223

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GLC#
GLC03603.223-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
April 10, 1863
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Suffolk, Virginia
Pagination
3 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes that the regiment received news of the election results and were very much pleased. Describes the polling method used among the soldiers for the governor's race. Writes about how much he respects and admires General [Ambrose] Burnside and predicts that Burnside will be remembered as a great war hero. Responds to news from home that burglars have broken into the store that the family owns.

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