Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to Lieutenant Eaton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.152 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Pleasant Valley, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy
Responds to news of the Lieutenant's wounds healing, and expresses hope that he will return to the regiment in time for the winter campaign. Reports that Peter Mann and John A. Dixon have died of their battle wounds. This copy is a draft of a letter that he sent to his family.
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