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Collection Reference Number GLC03603.300
From Archive Folder Collection of Charles M. Coit, field and staff, 8th regiment, Connecticut, infantry 
Title Charles Coit to his family, noting that he does not expect to take Petersburg anytime soon
Date 18 July 1864
Author Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878)  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Complains about the load of paperwork he is doing and reports that Colonel Ward is feeling unwell. Says that Ward does not stay near the field staff even when he is feeling well. Requests that his news about Ward not be repeated. Reports that Captain Goodrich is feeling better but he may lose his leg. Describes the vegetables that are available. Writes that he trusts George with all the family business while he is unable to do it. Notes that he does not expect to take Petersburg anytime soon and believes they will move again soon. Says that Colonel Steadman has a reputation of being "rashly brave." Also writes that he is sending his personal papers home so they will be safe.
Subjects Civil War  Military History  Union Forces  Union Soldier's Letter  Soldier's Letter  Health and Medical  Injury or Wound  Military Camp  Finance  Children and Family  Diet and Nutrition  Military Provisions  Battle  Battle of Petersburg  Bravery  
People Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878)  
Place written Petersburg, Virginia
Theme The American Civil War; Health & Medicine
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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