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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.163 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Gaskins, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Reports that Corps Head Quarters has issued an order to the regiments to pray for success of our arms in the battle they are about to fight. Writes that they marched and camped in the first snowfall the regiment has experienced. Describes his regiment being called to back up General Pleasanton's men as they advanced. They arrived "just in time to see a cavalry charge + the rebels skedaddle…"

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

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