Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.112 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Newbern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Writes that he is to report to the jail for Court Martial duty. Is resistant to go because he does not know anyone he will be serving with. Writes that though he is supposed to be relieved of his duty to his Company during this time, he does not trust Lieutenant Shepard. Tells of Shepard inviting other officers to drink with him and having such a rowdy time that Coit had to throw them off the company ground. Soon afterward, Shepard and his servant were both very ill. Because of this incident, Harland forbids the sutler from selling alcohol in the future. Also, the incident lead to the forced resignation of Lieutenant Cone and to Coit being called a "damned telltail." Also writes of the men he meets while on Court Martial detail. Advises against an officer's life for his brother George and says he will be happier and more prosperous as a merchant.
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