Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.257 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Portsmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes jokingly that his family constantly suffers from illnesses while he is "growing fat and hearty." Mentions that General Hunt is to be relieved. Notes that his time is spent straightening out the account books and drilling the new recruits. The chaplain has asked the officers to sign a pledge to abstain from "liquor as a beverage." Says that they will probably remain in the same camp until mid-June.
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