[weston], July 31, [1861], Wednesday P.
M.
Dearest: — We
are to stay here and keep in countenance the Union people for several days — or
a week or more — until others come in to take our places. It is safe, which
would please Mother; it is pleasant as a camping ground. I wish you were here.
I tell Mr. Schooley to bring me an India-rubber havelock and
cape to keep water out of neck — or some such thing; also strong black buttons
— a few — and a pair of yellow spurs, regulation style.
Young Jewett sleeps well and is in no great pain — so far
doing well. His chance of saving his foot is about even — a sad case. We are to
be alone in this locality; possibly we may be divided so as to occupy two or
three places. Kisses for the boys.
Affectionately,
R.
Mrs. Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 51-2
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