Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.012 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Jamaica, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Written on blank "Morning Report of Captain" form. Describes the departure from Hartford and their arrival at Staten Island and subsequent trip to Long Island. His brother, George Coit, came to watch the departure of the regiment. Remarks that he wishes he had an assistant. His regiment is under General Burnside.
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