Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.223 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Writes that the regiment received news of the election results and were very much pleased. Describes the polling method used among the soldiers for the governor's race. Writes about how much he respects and admires General [Ambrose] Burnside and predicts that Burnside will be remembered as a great war hero. Responds to news from home that burglars have broken into the store that the family owns.
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