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30 August 1864
Libby, fl. 1864
to Nellie Coit
Libby writes that she has just returned from spending time with her Uncle Charlie's family at the seaside. Gives news and asks about many family and friends…
GLC03603.315
31 August 1864
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Writes from camp Bermuda that he has recovered the papers that were accidentally sent home and writes that Captain Hoyt will be taking over for Ward, who is headed home on leave.
GLC03603.316
2 September 1864
Writes from camp Bermuda that he has given command of the Regiment over to Captain Hoyt since he is the superior. He is happy to have command of his company again. Discusses the policy that states that no officers will be mustered out until they have...
GLC03603.317
5 September 1864
Writes from camp Bermuda thanking his family for the valise and shoes that they have sent to him. He writes that Captain Hoyt's most pressing duty has been "guzzling whiskey." He writes that Captain Foss calls the headquarters "a public bar." Coit...
GLC03603.318
9 September 1864
Wait, J.T., fl. 1861
to Charles Morgan Coit
Wait requests information from Coit for George Pratt, an author who is preparing a sketch of Marvin. He wants to know the date of Marvin's enlistment, when the company moved from Norwich to Hartford and how long the company remained in Jamaica. Coit...
GLC03603.319
15 September 1864
Writes from camp Bermuda requesting his Ordinance return and other papers to be sent immediately by mail.
GLC03603.320
18 September 1864
Writes from camp Bermuda about a wooden shelter that has been built for him in camp. He gives more specifications on the papers he is looking for. He writes that he encloses Generals Orders No. 126 as a curiosity.
GLC03603.321.01
13 October 1864
Smith, Edward W., fl. 1864
General Orders
The orders say that 100-150 Union troops have been captured by the Confederate Army and will be placed in front of their troops going into battle. The orders request that an equal number of Confederate prisoners of war be "set to work in the...
GLC03603.321.02
30 September 1864
Smith, Moses, fl. 1864
to George D. Coit
Smith (Chaplin 8th C.V.) writes to George Coit to let him know that he has just come from the battlefield and that Charles is well. He reports on the progress of the battle saying that they have captured 500 prisoners and that the 9th lost 9...
GLC03603.322
4 October 1864
He describes the events of September 28th saying that they crossed the James river and drove Rebel troops back. The 10th of New Hampshire and the 118th of New York were the skirmishers while the 8th and 96th of New York were the support. Lt. Colonel...
GLC03603.323
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