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

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GLC#
GLC03603.175-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
December 23, 1862
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Falmouth, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes that the officers have moved out of the mansion and are back at their old camp on the hill. The officers have built a chimney and fireplace for their tent. Tells a story about General Burnside's leadership during the battle and of Captain Marsh's resignation. Written from Lacey Mansion, in Falmouth, Virginia.

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