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22 November 1893
Guy Venor H., 1839-1899
to unknown
Hopes to see the recipient soon, and says he has recently received a Medal of Honor for gallantry at Cold Harbor.
GLC03472.04.02
18 March 1863
Coit, George O., fl. 1863
to his mother and sister
Writes about sightseeing in Washington and his plans for the rest of his return journey, including stopping in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
GLC03603.209
10 April 1863
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Writes that the regiment received news of the election results and were very much pleased. Describes the polling method used among the soldiers for the governor's race. Writes about how much he respects and admires General [Ambrose] Burnside and...
GLC03603.223
17 April 1863
Notes that he is located "3 miles below Suffolk, on the opposite side of the Nansemond River from the Rebs." Writes of a confusion which resulted in Lieutenant Foss being discharged for not reporting on time and that he will miss Sam (Foss) who he...
GLC03603.224
16 May 1863
Writes that he had set up a nice sleeping arrangement for himself at camp and was then ordered to march to Fort Jerico with his company. Mentions that he does not believe that his company will see any fighting as the fort they are guarding is not on...
GLC03603.233
29 May 1863
Writes that he is not very busy and that his "chief employment is battling the flies." Mentions that he plans on visiting Lake Drumond with a group of other officers and that they are to be "poled out by a couple of darkies, the distance is 12 or 15...
GLC03603.237
8 June 1863
Writes of his trip to Baltimore to take care of a savings bank matter. Notes that he has seen Cousin Ellen, Becky, John, James and wife and Mrs. Dr. Elisha. Says that he felt unprepared for visiting and feels he made a fool of himself.
GLC03603.239
12 June 1863
Describes his trip to Baltimore, Maryland and how pleasant it was to see pretty shop windows and the faces of women. Writes again of seeing his cousin Ellen and his discomfort with being there and not being offered time or room to clean up. Provides...
GLC03603.240
23 June 1863
Writes that they are still waiting to leave for battle. Believes that the higher-ups want to learn the outcome of the battle between [General Joseph] Hooker and [General Rovert E.] Lee before sending reinforcements.
GLC03603.245
10 September 1863
Writes of being "ordered off" to the Army of the Potomac and then being relieved of that duty because another soldier wanted to go to Washington to pick up his pay. Says that Colonel Otis strives to make everything "as pleasant for us as possible."...
GLC03603.252
10 March 1864
Writes jokingly that his family constantly suffers from illnesses while he is "growing fat and hearty." Mentions that General Hunt is to be relieved. Notes that his time is spent straightening out the account books and drilling the new recruits. The...
GLC03603.257
15 March 1864
Writes of the lull in activity for officers in the camp. He is reading a book titled "Hard Cash." Describes a problem with the Ordinance Officer over vouchers.
GLC03603.261
6 April 1864
Writes that most of the normal camp activities have been suspended because of bad weather and that he is working on supply and logistic reports. Says the he also passes the time whittling, reading the "Atlantic," and playing chess. Requests the...
GLC03603.266
12 May 1864
Writes aboard the "The George Washington" that they are landing at City Point. Says that he does not believe that there will be any fighting and is unsure of where they are headed afterwards.
GLC03603.278
2 February 1822
Holmes, Charles J., 1790-1859
to Aaron Hobart
Letter of introduction for the son of Elisha Ruggles of Rochester, Massachusetts, who was relocating to Washington, D.C. as "an officer in the newly established College at Washington."
GLC06313.04.148
21 February 1822
Written from the Treasury Department & Auditor's Office. Asks for the papers in the case of Edward Morton to be returned. Hobart was helping Morton recover money owed to him for boats and arms he supplied (see GLC06313.143).
GLC06313.04.149
2 March 1864
Palmer, William J., 1836-1909
to Henry M. Cist
Requesting that another officer be allowed to go home with him. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.
GLC03472.04.01
15 March 1863
Writes about having to send George away and of the impression he made on the other officers. He is still unsure of why the regiment was moved.
GLC03603.210
Writes that he was regretful for sending George away so suddenly. He did so because of a rumor that the regiment might be involved in a battle. Some officers have their wives with them. Says that he has heard from Cousin Lemuel that George is very...
GLC03603.211
22 March 1863
Thanks his mother for sending the newspapers and clippings. Writes of experiencing a very bad snow storm and the poor conditions of the enlisted mens' shelters. Whiskey was served to the entire regiment for warmth. Believes that his regiment is...
GLC03603.212
Charles Morgan Coit to George O. Coit
Writes that he wishes George could have come with him but that it was a very long, cold journey from Newport News to Suffolk. Asks that George write him from Baltimore, Maryland. Written at Camp Suffolk.
GLC03603.213
25 March 1863
Writes that General Harland has told him that there is a chance that he will be made Major of the Regiment. Requests that his family keep this a secret as he is sure that it is only a slight possibility. Says that he is relieved that General [Ambrose...
GLC03603.214
27 March 1863
to his family/Orderly Gammwell
Writes that he wishes that the receiver's furlong would be long enough to cast a vote for "the suppression of Rebellion". Makes reference to the Hartford Convention of 1863. A draft of a note written to Orderly Gammwell but sent to his family with...
GLC03603.215
29 March 1863
Writes he and his company wish they could go back to Connecticut to vote on the Conscription Act, which calls for a draft and excuses men who can furnish a viable replacement or pay the government $300. Says he has heard that an officer cannot walk...
GLC03603.216
Responds to questions from his family about fixtures in their rental properties. Expresses interest in the results of the election and requests that a chess set be sent to him via one of the Norwich men who are home on furlough. Writes that he has...
GLC03603.217
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