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Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.116 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newbern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Tells of Colonel Harland being asked to command a Brigade consisting of the 8th, 11th of Connecticut and 4th of Rhode Island regiments making him a Colonel Commanding with the powers of a Brigadier. Coit is very sad as Harland will have his offices away from the rest of the camp. Is not sure he will be offered a position in Harland's staff. Says the regiment is preparing to march and has made rations for a three day tour. Believes they are headed to Goldsboro.

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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