CINCINNATI, April 25,
1861.
DEAR UNCLE: — We are glad to hear from you often. I have
written almost daily, and am surprised you do not hear from me more regularly.
Your letters reach me in good time.
The point of interest here now is as to Kentucky. Her
Legislature meets on the 6th of May. If a secession measure is passed we shall expect
lively times here immediately afterwards. The chances are about equal in my opinion.
If they were armed and ready they would go beyond all question; but their
helpless condition will possibly hold them. Our people generally are quite
willing to see them go. They prefer open enmity to a deceptive armed
neutrality.
Sincerely,
R. B. HAYES.
P. S. — My company drills at 10 A. M. today — Sunday! I have
two clergymen and the sons of two others in the ranks. I suspect they will not
answer at roll-call.
S. BIRCHARD.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary
and Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 11-2
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