Camp Maskell, Near Gauley Bridge, December 2, 1862.
Dear Mother: —
I am again with my friends and am enjoying camp life more than ever. The men
are so hardy and healthy (only four in hospital) and so industrious (all hard
at work building log cabins for winter quarters) and contented that I feel very
happy with them. We are in a quiet place by ourselves, surrounded by fine
scenery. Six miles only from the head of navigation, and no drawbacks except
mud and a good deal of wet weather. Other regiments are on all the roads
leading into “Dixie,” leaving us very little guard duty to do. A great relief
in winter. . . .
Affectionately, your
son,
Rutherford.
P. S. — Please send this to Uncle, as I have no time now for
writing. — H.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 369
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