Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.022 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Jamaica, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes that his regiment has been told to be ready to march with a days notice. They will be heading to Annapolis and then "will be shifted South to Dixie's Land." Reflects very positively on General Burnside. Laments his lack of a servant and details the army stipend allowed to him to hire, clothe and feed a servant. Requests more letters from home and assures his family he enjoys them greatly. Written from Camp Buckingham.
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