Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.069 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23-26 January 1862 Pagination: 12 p. Order a Copy
Written on board the ship "H. J. Brookman." Mentions still being anchored in the sound and finally receiving mail from home. Discusses what he is reading and how he wishes he had brought a book of poetry. Reports receiving a pair of stockings from his "third cousin Lillie Coit Collins." Says that the soldiers are very isolated from outside news and he requests that his family send a copy of Norwich's weekly Tribune. Mentions men from the boat visiting the sutler on another boat to purchase food. Discusses the way men who buy food sell it to others at a large mark-up. Also reports that a newspaper was received by one of the men onboard and read aloud to everyone. It contained news of "the glorious victory in Kentucky."
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