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12 May 1862
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Writes that he needs to study his "Tactics" because he makes blunders while drilling his Division. Written "Near Newbern," in North Carolina.
GLC03603.104
13 May 1862
Writes that he is showing his new servant, "Napoleon," how to make baked beans with molasses. Discusses the difficulties he is having with his new position, particularly the Battalion drills. Written from "Camp on the Neuse."
GLC03603.105
14 May 1862
Writes about the troubles involved in sleeping in a tent and of his ill luck with receiving boxes sent by his family.
GLC03603.106
15 May 1862
Writes of receiving a compliment from the Colonel and the Major regarding the condition of his Company during an inspection of the camp. Company B was not used to receiving compliments and Coit writes that the men "were exceedingly pleased" and that...
GLC03603.107
20 May 1862
Writes about his servant, formerly an enslaved man, selling his old horse, The Governor, for $100, of another officer having "the piles" which is apparently common among the men and that he is the one who is to seize the liquor sent to soldiers in...
GLC03603.108
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