Flat Top Mountain, June 30, 1862.
Dearest: — I
write by Captain Gardner, who having been promoted to captain in [the]
quartermaster's department, now leaves our regiment. I send a package of your
letters, some Secesh letters, etc., etc. I do not wish to lose the letters and
official documents, and send them to you for safety.
“We are well and doing well at this present time and hope
these few lines will find you enjoying the same blessing.” Why, that is a good
letter. No wonder the uninitiated ride that formula so hard. It says a great
deal. . . .
As ever,
affectionately, your
R.
Mrs. Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 294
No comments:
Post a Comment