Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.245 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June1863 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes that they are still waiting to leave for battle. Believes that the higher-ups want to learn the outcome of the battle between [General Joseph] Hooker and [General Rovert E.] Lee before sending reinforcements.
Yorktown, Va. Wednesday A.M. June 23
Dear All, Still waiting, as I presume until the result of the fighting between Hooker & Lee is known. In event of Hooker being defeated I think it quite probable that we should embark for either Washington or Baltimore. Nothing new. Col. Ward, Capts. Hoyt & Ripley, who were on the military commission, were relieved & joined us just as we started. Sam Foss heard we were off & came on in one of the other transports & joined us here. He thought some body might question his courage if he remained I suppose. I do not think him able to march. I am very well. Love Af son & bro Chas
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