Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.179 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy
Responds to questions from his family about the belongings of Marvin Wait, one of the men who was wounded in battle and to news that it was the anniversary of his father's death. Believes his father to be the guardian angel that watches over him and his family. Reports the news of General Burnside being promoted to commander in chief of the Army of the Potomac. Written from "Gaskins' Mill," likely in Virginia.
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