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| Field name |
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| Collection Reference Number
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GLC03603.253
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| From Archive Folder
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Collection of Charles M. Coit, field and staff, 8th regiment, Connecticut, infantry
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| Title
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Charles Coit to his family, responds to news of his family's plans to move
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| Date
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13 October 1863
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| Author
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Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878)
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| Document Type
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Correspondence
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| Content Description
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Says that he is finding it hard to write because he feels very close to home. The officers of his camp were complimented on their abilities and commitment to duty. Responds to news from home that his family is thinking of renting out their house in Norwich and moving to New Haven. Writes that he may be staying in Fair Haven until the springtime and discusses plans to stay with his family. Also mentions his brother, George, coming to visit.
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| Subjects
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Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Children and Family Landlord and Tenant
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| People
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Coit, Charles M. (1838-1878)
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| Place written
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Fair Haven, Connecticut
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| Theme
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The American Civil War; Children & Family
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| Sub-collection
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Papers and Images of the American Civil War
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| Copyright
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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| Module
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Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945
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| Civil War: Unit
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8th Regiment, Connecticut, infantry
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| Transcript
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Show/hide Tuesday A.M. Fair Haven, Ct. Dear All, Was off. of Day Sunday, asleep Monday A.M. & went to town Monday P.M. so have not written before as I intended. I find it harder than ever before to write when I am so near home. Major Sewell of the Invalid corps, who commands this camp during the absence of Col. Otis, complimented me most highly Sunday - said he had not seen the camp so orderly & quiet a day since he had been here &c &c. He thinks if the three officers of the 8th who are here are not greatly above the average of the officers in the Regt it must be a wonderful Regiment. He says that we three off's are with one or two exceptions the only off's who manifest the best interst in the duties here. There has never a man escaped when I have been on duty. I can't help writing this & feeling an especial pride in it because Genl Hunt was so particularly down on me at first. I do think every thing favors your move to N. Haven. Uncle Bill's money & the offers for the house, I do truly believe it will prove for the best. I do very much dislike to think that we shall be unable to return to the old house at any time we may wish but should think $400. a very fair rent & an amount that can be very satisfactorily disposed of in the family I presume - it will almost pay the board of two of you at Mrs. Parker's for a year. Seems to me we shall save money by the move & as a - temporary - move think it may be very pleasant. It is reported here, that Genl Hunt has lately said that this Rendezvous would be continued until spring. I hardly think I should remain here so long - if I can get back - but it would be rather hard to leave after all, especially after you are all here. I shall try for permission to board with you but fear it will not be granted. It will cost me pretty well adding the fare on the street RR to that board bill but I think it will pay. I like the red undershirt you sent exceedingly - better than any I have had before. I shall try for one more leave home before you come on. would like Geo. to bring on my Staunton's chess book. I do hope Ellen is perfectly well before this time. I shall meet George at deopt of possible. Must close & carry this to the Fair Haven P.office, about a mile from here, in order to get it off this morning. Best love Chas we understand the Regiment is back at Portsmouth Love to Uncle G & Aunt M. -1864 - N. Haven
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