Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.017 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Jamaica, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1861 Pagination: 6 p. Order a Copy
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 in GLC03603.021) as the officers are being very secretive about it. Written from Camp Buckingham.
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