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Collection Reference Number GLC03603.127
From Archive Folder Collection of Charles M. Coit, field and staff, 8th regiment, Connecticut, infantry 
Title Charles Coit to his family, reacting to news of new recruits form Norwich
Date 25 July 1862
Author Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878)  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Declares that he wishes General Halleck had a stronger anti-slavery stance. Reacts to news of new recruits from Norwich and tells of the officers being switched around because of promotions and resignations.
Subjects Civil War  Military History  Union Forces  Infantry  Union Soldier's Letter  Soldier's Letter  African American History  Slavery  Union General  Recruitment  
People Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878)  
Place written Newport News, Virginia
Theme The American Civil War; African Americans
Sub-collection Papers and Images of the American Civil War
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945
Civil War: Theater of War Main Eastern Theater  
Civil War: Unit 8th Regiment, Connecticut, infantry  
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