31 May 1864
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Autograph letter signed
Title: to a female relative of Alfred Goddard
Writes that this was a draft of a letter he was preparing for a female relative of Alfred Goddard. Encloses the draft with a letter to is family. Writes detailing Alfred's bravery during battle and his dying wishes to have his possessions shipped to his mother and to thank the company for fighting so well. Notes that he and Alfred had been "brought into the closest communion" during the few months that they were together.
GLC03603.280