Middletown, September 16, 1862.
Dear Mother: —
It would make you very happy about me if you could see how pleasantly and
comfortably I am cared for. Imagine Mrs. Wasson and two or three young ladies
doing all in their power to keep me well nursed and fed, and you will get a
good idea of my situation.
The worst period of my wound is now over. I am, when still,
free from pain. A little boy, about Ruddy's age, (eight or nine) named Charlie
Rudy, sits by the window and describes the troops, etc., etc., as they pass. I
said to him, “Charlie, you live on a street that is much travelled.” “Oh,” said
he, “it isn't always so, it's only when the war comes.” Mrs. Rudy's currant
jellies remind me of old times in Delaware.
I hope Lucy will be able to come out to see me. At any rate,
I shall probably come home and stay a few weeks when I shall see you. Thus far,
the best of the fighting is with us. My regiment has lost largely but has been
victorious. — Love to all.
Affectionately,
R.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 354
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