Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.258 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: Portsmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy
Reports that they have orders to move to Deep Creek the next day and set up a new camp. They have not been called out to fight because so many of the recruits are unarmed. Writes more about how he finds Goddard "awkward." Arranges for his family to send his photograph to friends.
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