Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.051 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 December 1861 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes of Harland talking about their prospects in terms of promotions. Reports that though they are both acting in higher positions, they are only being paid according to their official ranks. Responds to the promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Mathewson and says he does not believe he is the man for the job.
Dec. 9, '61 I write a line while waiting for horse to feed. Stanton left this morning or rather last night & this morning a man from Co. D, our Norwich Co. came to me & wished to be detailed to take care of my horse & is now looking after him & does it first rate. i have not seen the Governor so clean for quite a while. I may detail him permanently & so get along without a servant. I should earn something by it but dont like to as I should take him entirely from his Co & the idea of taking a soldier from the Regt to take care of my horse is not pleasant. This is what Harland proposed first you remember. Now that have some money I can get along very well without a servant for the present if I have someone to care for horse & it will give me time to find a good one. I do not write this to influence you in the least about Sheldon Lippingwell's man - I want him if he is right. It is a beautiful day so warm that a dress coat & vest are really uncomfortable. we have much such weather, so warm that you can go out in the field & bask in the sun without coat vest or hat on. it was really funny to see every one on the shady side of the tents yesterday. I am just starting for the zouave camp - 53d New York! mostly French - to try to teach the Adjt to make correct reports, I am quite doubtful of result. Love to every body, Chas.
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