Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.329 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
He writes that he has been wounded in the shoulder and is in the hospital. The bullet is still lodged in his side. He requests his mother's presence and says the wound prevents him from writing.
Chesapeake Hospital
Hampton, Va. Oct. 29 / 64
Dear Mother, I arrived here this morning having been wounded in the shoulder and think I am doing nicely. The ball passed through the shoulder and is lodged in the side. I would like very much to have you with me but you must do as you think best about coming. My wound is in the right shoulder which prevents my writeing.
Your aff son
Chas
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