Washington City, August 25, 1862.
Dear Uncle: — Our men are
in the cars expecting to cross to the scene of war (Warrenton) every moment.
After ten days' marching, etc., etc., we got here this A. M. Things here look
improving. The troops are pouring in from all directions, and unless the enemy
get some success soon, they will be too late. There seems to be some fighting
in the front. We shall be in it, if it continues. I think it will all go well.
We are gaining strength every hour.
The Kirkwood House
here is the place where Dr. Webb and I will be reported in case of accident.
Sincerely,
R. B. Hayes.
S. BlRCHARD.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 331
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