Washington City, August 25, 1862.
Dearest: — We arrived here
after ten days’ marching and travelling, this morning. We go over to Alexandria
in an hour or two to take our place in General Sturges’ Army Corps of General
Pope's Command. Colonel Scammon leads the First Brigade of General Cox’s
Division in the new position. If the enemy press forward, there will be
fighting. It is supposed they are trying to push us back. Reinforcements for us
are pouring in rapidly.
In case of accident,
Joe and I will be reported at the Kirkwood House in this city. I feel a
presentiment that all will be right with us. If not, you know all the losing
things I would say to you and the dear boys. My impression is that the enemy
will be in no condition to hurry matters fast enough to get ahead of the new
legions now coming in. They must act speedily or they are too late.
Direct to me as in
my last.
Affectionately ever,
R.
Mrs. Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles
Richard Williams, editor, Diary and Letters of Rutherford Birchard
Hayes, Volume 2, p. 330-1
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