Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.279 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he is well and was engaged in fighting the last two days. Notes that the regiments losses were small. Says that the railroad was destroyed and that the soldiers are working on restoring it. Mentions that he has heard nothing about Alfred Goddard's condition.
Back at our Bivouac again
Wednesday 11 May Dear All, Am well. Were engaged yesterday & day before besides last Saturday but our loss was small the last two days. Think we shall now be quiet for a few days at last as the R.R. is thoroughly destroyed & that's what we were working at. Hear nothing from Alf. Goddard but fear every thing Best love Chas Mail just leaving
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