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

GLC03603.165

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GLC#
GLC03603.165-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 November 1862
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes that they are camped very near to their old camp. Also mentions that they are camped just across the river from rebel troops and that some of the troops from both sides spoke across the river the night before. The conversation was based mostly on their opinions of the different Generals. Believes that the Union cavalry will charge into Fredericksburg in the evening but does not anticipate any fighting. Writes about the expense of food in Fredericksburg.

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