6 November 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother, sister and brother

Writes more about the hard journey to Annapolis and mentions that someone has stolen his rubber blanket. The regiment is housed in buildings belonging to the Recruits College.

GLC03603.025

19 October 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on blank "Morning Report of Captain" form. Describes the departure from Hartford and their arrival at Staten Island and subsequent trip to Long Island. His brother, George Coit, came to watch the departure of the regiment. Remarks that he wishes he had an assistant. His regiment is under General Burnside.

GLC03603.012

27 October 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Comments on the skill and performance of different officers in his regiment, especially of the Lieutenant Colonel and the Major. Invites his family to come and see him in Dress Parade and says that he will be able to find them accommodations near the camp. Writes: "Tell Ellen I have not had a single flirtation.." Also asks his sister if she knows Miss L .C. Collins of Hartford or Miss Chuver of Providence as they were the two women that signed the card on the bouquet he received upon leaving Hartford. Requests that his family not tell people about the regiment moving to Annapolis (mentioned…

GLC03603.017

26 October 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

The brigade surgeon has told Coit that the regiment will be going to Annapolis in the coming week. He is regretful that they will leave Camp Buckingham as he has yet to receive items requested from home and still have no servant. Also writes that his family should not attempt to visit him as they might leave any day.

GLC03603.021

4 November 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother, sister and brother

Writes of the long journey from Jamaica to Hunters Point and then by boat to Amboy. From Amboy, the regiment was transported by train cars to Philadelphia. Blames the Brigade Quarter Master for the ill-arranged transportation.

GLC03603.024

22 November 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes about the trouble he is having using the $5 bills sent from Connecticut and requests no more be sent. Complains about Annapolis calling it a "one horse town" and assures his sister that he will not lose his heart here because he "doubt(s) whether there are any girls here." Says Daly will need a paper signed by the Governor if he is to travel to Annapolis.

GLC03603.035

23 November 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes about the good condition of his tent and its ability to keep him dry. Encloses a certificate that Daly will need to travel to Annapolis. One of the five pages is written on back of a letter from Colonel Thomas.

GLC03603.036

9 December 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that Stanton has left and that he is receiving assistance from a soldier from Company D. Explains that he is traveling to another camp to teach the Adjutant there to write reports correctly.

GLC03603.052

4 January 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that he has been paid and will be sending money soon. The regiment has been assigned to sail on the H. J. Brookman and the Steamboat Chasser. They are expected to sail the next day. Mentions that he hopes his horse dies on the passage.

GLC03603.063

6 January 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that the regiment broke camp and marched to the wharf only to find that the ships were not ready. He, the Lieutenant Colonel and the Major all tried to find rooms at hotels but ended up hiring a small boat to take them to the ship. Is uncertain where they are headed but speaks of stopping at Fort Monroe. Written on board the ship "H. J. Brookman."

GLC03603.064

8 January 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on board the ship "H. J. Brookman." Describes the accommodations aboard the H. J. Brookman and the differences between the officer's accommodations and those of the enlisted men. Is still unsure about direction and where mail should be sent to.

GLC03603.065

8 January 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on board the ship "H. J. Brookman." Writes about the terrible crowding of the soldiers on the ship and compares the ship's packed condition to slave ships.

GLC03603.066

January 11, 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on board the ship "H. J. Brookman." Describes in more detail the voyage from Annapolis to the waters off the coast of Fort Monroe. Reports that several of the ships in the procession ran ashore and had to be towed off.

GLC03603.067

January 18, 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Written on board the ship "H. J. Brookman." Mentions that he is still on the ship and has no contact with the outside world besides the occasional conversation with a tugboat crew that sails out to the ship. Many men on the ship have been seasick but he writes that he has not been ill. The officers have been passing the time by sleeping.

GLC03603.068

4 August 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Describes the passage, by boat, to Acquia Creek from Newport News. Also writes that the officers plan to erect a monument to Dr. Lathrop and that he will consult with the doctor's widow to see what she would like done. Makes reference to a monument being erected for his father in the past.

GLC03603.131

27 March 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes of the trip from Newbern, up Slocum's Creek to Carolina (most likely North Carolina). Describes conditions of the camps and on the march. Also thanks his family for the maps they have sent him. Written from "Carolina City."

GLC03603.091

7 July 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes of the trip to Fort Monroe by boat. There are speculations as to their destination but Coit believes they are being sent as reinforcements to General McClellan. Writes, "I shall go into battle confident that God will again show forth his great mercy towards us all and will in answer to prayer spare my life." Written on board the ship "the Guide" off the Virginia Coast.

GLC03603.120

19 June 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Writes from camp outside of the city of Petersburg. References General Ulysses S. Grant's suggestion to consolidate regiment into six companies. Describes, in detail, the troops' five-day march from Cold Harbor to present location. Expects hard fighting at Petersburg. Comments on fighting of African American soldiers: "The negro troops were engaged yesterday and did splendid service they are just as good soldiers as we have in the field they are well disciplined and make a good appearance and command the respect of the white soldiers…"

GLC03523.18.14

July 15, 1866

Addie, fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carrie

Discusses her recent journey to Empire, Michigan.

GLC00919.25.26

25 October 1863

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...had a rite smart battle here ...prisons had no arms so they sent them away out of danger..." Describes the hard time they had getting to Martinsburg. Mentions going through New London, Washington, Baltimore, Harpers Ferry and finally Martinsburg. "...and put us in prison...put us on board a transport with 700 conscrips..." Written in pencil.

GLC02159.11

circa 1862-1865

Autograph letter

Title: Travels of the 123rd Regt. [U.S.A.] [incomplete]

Outlines the travels of the 123rd Ohio Regiment in verse form. On verso is stationery for the Amsden, Williams & Co., Monroeville.

GLC02156.27

26 March 1864

Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about his hard journey and states he saw Frank [his brother Francis] for a few hours. He is very homesick.

GLC02159.14

21 October 1776

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Watson, a merchant and British soldier, informs Mauger that he will remain in Canada until 10 November 1776. Mentions Captains Douglas and Abbott. Reports that in October, "the Two Little Inland Fleets first met each other about 10 o Clock in the Morning on Lake Champlain ... " States that the Continental Fleet contained 11 vessels. Relates that a Continental schooner, Royal Savage, was driven ashore and burnt according to the orders of British General Guy Carleton. States that American ships fled from the British fleet before finally escaping to Fort Ticonderoga. Reports that Fort…

GLC03902.019

January 11, 1857

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Informs Kelly that he has arrived in New York City from Washington, D.C. and will leave soon for Boston.

GLC04194.02

2 August 1860

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Kelly

Explains that two thirds of the forces with him are out constantly escorting emigrants. Many of the travelers are extremely ignorant, and some sell their weapons to the "very Indians that lay an ambuscade for them at the first canyon they pass through." Moore believes the land east of the Mississippi is superior to the western lands. Mentions that Tom Flight is currently with him and will be going out the next day "as an escort to a train of emigrants going to Oregon." Reports that Judge Cadlebaugh was not killed. Mocks the pretended humility of Judge Eckles in accepting the nomination…

GLC04194.32