Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.189 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Describes their early-morning departure from their camp near Fredericksburg and the trip on the steamer John Brooks. The men still do not know where they are headed, though Coit still suspects that the destination will be the Carolinas. Writes that he is troubled at how he has not honored the Sabbath day in about 15 months and says he is trying to be more particular about his behavior. Written near Fort Monroe in Virginia.
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