(Private — Don't show
this out of the family.)
Cincinnati [columbus], June 10, 1861.
Dear Doctor: —
We are not quite certain, but our matters probably stand this way. The governor
makes up a regimental staff and assigns to it companies as far removed from it,
usually, as possible. We are to be the Twenty-third Regiment and companies will
be assigned, usually, from the north. The proposed companies are very fine
ones. This policy naturally creates some embarrassment, and may, or may not,
work well, but the governor takes the responsibility in a very manly way, and
relieves us from all embarrassments. If there is trouble, it will be
between the governor and the companies, not involving us in the least. We like
our captains, and would get along with them well, if this policy don't
interfere. Nothing can be said about surgeon at present. I suspect it is
arranged, but can't guess how.
I can't say when I shall come down, but soon, to stay two or
three days and fix up; probably about Saturday next. Lucy may gradually get
ready my matters; not too many things; there will be time enough.
The camp is at the race-track four miles west. You need not
talk much of my probable fix, as changes are possible. Love to all. I will
write often.
Sincerely,
R. B. Hayes.
P. S. — Order at Sprague's a major's uniform for infantry;
they have my measure; see Rhodes; also, a blue flannel blouse, regulation
officer's; pants to be large and very loose about the legs; to be done
the last of this week, or as soon as convenient. Blouse and pants first to be
done.
Dr. Joseph T. Webb.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 22
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