Monthly Archives: July 2012

Ladies Aid Society

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Museum Staff

This last letter from Charles to his brother William was written from New York City. He refers several times to a wound he received in one of his feet and mentions that he has been able to walk a little … Continue reading →

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Goat Point and Fort Pulaski

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Paula

In his previous letter, Charles had expressed his hope that the 8th Michigan would soon move on from Beaufort, South Carolina where the unit had been encamped for several months. He believed that if they could only take the battle … Continue reading →

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Learning about the South

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Paula

At the end of March, Charles sits down on a Sunday to write to his brother William in Charleston Township once more. The 8th Michigan has been stationed at Beaufort for nearly three months now and Cock is starting to … Continue reading →

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8-mile march

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Paula

A month after his previous letter, Cock writes to his brother disappointed that he has not yet heard from him. Charles says he will write a quick letter because he has been busy and he will shortly have to participate … Continue reading →

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Foraging expeditions

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Paula

In his next letter to his brother, Charles Cock writes that the 8th Michigan has been sent to Beaufort, South Carolina. The new camp seems to be quite satisfactory in his opinion. Charles uses much of the letter to report … Continue reading →

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