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15 March 1864
Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878)
to his family
Writes of the lull in activity for officers in the camp. He is reading a book titled "Hard Cash." Describes a problem with the Ordinance Officer over vouchers.
GLC03603.261
6 April 1864
to his mother and sister
Writes that most of the normal camp activities have been suspended because of bad weather and that he is working on supply and logistic reports. Says the he also passes the time whittling, reading the "Atlantic," and playing chess. Requests the...
GLC03603.266
12 May 1864
Writes aboard the "The George Washington" that they are landing at City Point. Says that he does not believe that there will be any fighting and is unsure of where they are headed afterwards.
GLC03603.278
18 August 1864
Writes from camp Bermuda that he awaits the return of papers that he accidentally sent home. He will loose pay without them. He writes that a group of soldiers coming to join the picket line were attacked by rebel soldiers and wounded.
GLC03603.313
17 October 1864
He writes that he has inspected the whole Brigade (5 Regiments) and that his hand is tired from writing. He describes the content of the inspection blanks. He writes that he has received a commission as Major, which he considers an insult and plans...
GLC03603.326
2 May 1865
He writes that Quartermaster Merriam has given Coit his tent to make him more comfortable. They are camped 3-4 miles outside Manchester. Though he is in camp, he is considered sick and not on duty. He writes that he is putting off decisions about his...
GLC03603.341
10 December 1866
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
to Lionel A. Sheldon
Garfield, then a U.S. congressman from Ohio, discusses reconstruction and the refusal of the southern states to ratify the 14th amendment, which had been drafted to combat opposition to federal policies towards freed slaves. He writes, "It is a great...
GLC03605
16 May 1862
Bingham, George F. (fl. 1861-1862)
to Lucretia Bingham
They are attached to McDowell's Corps and will advance soon to cooperate with McClellan's army. The one year enlistments of two Indiana regiments have expired and the regiments have been sent back to Washington. Direct his letters to "Geo. T...
GLC03607.03
29 April 1863-10 December 1863
Goddard, Dighton (1822-1910)
[Diary of Dighton Goddard]
Diary of a soldier in the 34th Massachusetts Volunteers. Written in pencil in a small leather bound planner. Most entries detail the weather, the regiment's movements through Virginia, foraging, rations, and daily occurrences. Entry on 3 May...
GLC03608.01
10 March 1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Commission of Joseph Jones Reynolds as major general of volunteers]
This document approves the appointment of Joseph Jones Reynolds to Major General of Volunteers by Abraham Lincoln and President. Edwin Stanton countersigns as Secretary of War. Decorated by engravings at the top and bottom of the document which were...
GLC03614
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