Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.184 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 January 1863 Pagination: 6 p. Order a Copy
Writes after returning from a trip home. Reports seeing Fred Ward's father on the train and hearing him talk about his son who he believes has been taken prisoner. Thinks that Fred Ward is dead but did not tell his father this. Reports that Charlie Johnson met him in New York and attempted to give him boots, an overcoat, and a scarf and gloves. Writes that he arrived in Washington, D.C. and bought a sword, haversack and boots. Declares that the city is "full of shoulder strap & I was ashamed to be seen there." Describes his new sword and his return to camp, where he was made fun of for returning early from his leave. Also says that if he had waited to come back when he should have, he may have been arrested. Mentions that three officers have been discharged because they returned late from their furloughs.
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