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28 August 1864
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Writes from camp Bermuda that they have been busy moving camp and that the chaplain is ill. He also writes that Colonel Ward has recovered and has been offered a regiment.
GLC03603.314
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
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
10 October 1864
He writes that he is on duty on Brigade Staff as Acting Adjt. General and live in a house. He feels that it is a position of honor. He has forwarded $600 of his pay home. He writes on U.S. Sanitary Commission stationary.
GLC03603.324
He writes that they were given orders to relieve the troops of the 10th Corps while they made a reconnaissance towards Richmond. When the Colonel and staff went back to "the line" Coit stayed behind to attend to office business. He says it is new to...
GLC03603.325
20 October 1864
General Orders 134
The order informs that the Union soldiers who were prisoners of the Confederate Army have been relieved of their duties in the trenches and orders that the Confederate soldiers being held as prisoners of war by the Union are withdrawn from their...
GLC03603.327
21 October 1864
General Orders 1345
The order states that Major General David B. Birney has died of a disease contracted in the field. The order recounts Birney's achievements.
GLC03603.328
29 October 1864
to his mother
He writes that he has been wounded in the shoulder and is in the hospital. The bullet is still lodged in his side. He requests his mother's presence and says the wound prevents him from writing.
GLC03603.329
25 October 1864
He responds to his family's criticism over declining the promotion. One of the big issues determining wether or not to be mustered out is regiment size. Coit describes his own feelings on this as well as Captain Goodrich's. Coit continues to describe...
GLC03603.330
28 October 1864
Smith, fl. 1684
to Mrs. Charles Coit
The Chaplain writes to Mrs. Coit to inform her that Charles has been wounded with a shrapnel shot. Smith reports the wound is severe and that he was being transported to Chesapeake Hospital. He requested that the Chaplin write to his mother...
GLC03603.331
31 October 1864
Chillan, E.W., fl. 1864
This bill from the U.S. General Hospital charges Coit for $3 for 3 days stay at the hospital.
GLC03603.332
2 November 1864
Clarke, P.W., fl. 1864
[Certificate to allow Ellen Coit to travel]
This letter was written by the Headquarters Provost Marshal to certify that Ellen Coit was allowed to travel to visit her brother at Chesapeake Hospital.
GLC03603.333
31 December 1864
Chillan, E.W., fl. 1864-1865
[Bill for Coit family board]
Bill for the board of Charles, Ellen, George and Mrs. Coit for 30 days. The total is $124.00 for the month of December. Signed by the Assistant Surgeon General or the U.S. Army.
GLC03603.334
31 January 1865
Bill for the board of Charles, Ellen, George and Mrs. Coit for 30 days. The total is $95.00 for the month of January. Signed by the Assistant Surgeon General or the U.S. Army.
GLC03603.335
2 May 1865
Coit is back in camp after his long convalescence. He is not yet on duty but has status as "sick". He writes about Colonel Coughlin, Captain Fleming and Lieutenant Colonelcy. He writes of trying to collect souvenirs for family friends. Written in...
GLC03603.336
28 February 1865
Bill for the board of Charles, Ellen, George and Mrs. Coit for 14 days. The total is $105.00 for the first two weeks of February. Signed by the Assistant Surgeon General or the U.S. Army.
GLC03603.337
5 May 1865
Coit writes that he had the pleasure of telling Major Pratt that news of his promotion had been published in the Connecticut newspapers. He writes that Pratt told him that he was the one who deserved the promotion and that he would decline it if it...
GLC03603.338
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