16 June 1864
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Autograph letter signed
Title: to his family
Writes about marching from Point of Rocks to a camp and then on towards Petersburg. Describes the 8th regiment driving rebel soldiers back into the woods. Gives more details about the fighting and says that the loss was very slight. Writes that the officers have taken up residence in a house and that he has been able to stand very close to General Grant.
GLC03603.292