Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.246 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: White House, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy
Reports an unsuccessful raid on Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia. The marching is very difficult due to the extreme heat and that several have died or been maimed by sunstroke. Though none of the men were wounded while they attempted to take the bridge, several were taken prisoner while straggling behind during marching. Mentions that General Getty commanded the expedition, General Harland commanded Coit's division and that Colonel Stedman commanded Coit's brigade.
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