Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.104 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Newbern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1862 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he needs to study his "Tactics" because he makes blunders while drilling his Division. Written "Near Newbern," in North Carolina.
Near Newbern
May 12, 1862
I write just a line to send by a Capt. who goes over to the city to night that I may not miss the tomorrow mail. I am very well & very busy every moment is occupied. The box did not come by the express last week as I expected. I shall look for it at the next arrival. I get along very pleasantly with my Co. but am studying harder than I have before for a long time. I am so deficient in the "Tactics" I make a good many blunders at Battalion Drills particularly as I have to command a Division that is 2 companies. we get fresh bread served to us must close
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