Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 to his family
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03603.290 Author/Creator: Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 13, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Writes that the regiment has left the Army of the Potomac and are bound for Bermuda. Describes what he understands as the strategic reasons for their being ordered to move. Says that the loss from the previous battle was 33 killed and wounded. Writes that all the troops are about ready to "give out."
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