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

GLC03603.100

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GLC#
GLC03603.100-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
April 26, 1862
Author/Creator
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
Title
to his family
Place Written
Morehead City, North Carolina
Pagination
4 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

The letter begins "Fort Macon is ours." Writes of the rebel troops manning the fort raising the white flag and surrendering. Believes that the 8th Regiment should be allowed to raise their flag over the conquered fort as it was rightfully their victory. Mentions the use of 50 pound parrot guns and the damage caused to Fort Macon after ten hours of fire from the union troops. The rumor is that the Union loss during the battle was 60 men, mostly from New York's 9th Regiment. Asks that his family not spread this around as it is not confirmed yet.

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