A cold morning. Snow, two to four inches, on the ground and
more falling. Five wounded men returned last night, restored and ready for
duty. Captain Haven's resignation having been accepted on account of ill
health, he left us today He goes home to Bedford, Cuyahoga County. He exhibited
great courage at Antietam and South Mountain. Appointed captain from sergeant,
in violation of the rule of seniority, he encountered bitter prejudice as an
officer, but his courage and good conduct overcame it. Success to him!
This morning I climbed the hill above the falls on this side
of the Kanawha. Fine views of the wintry mountains, snow-clad and with dark
green holly, laurel, and pine along their sides. The beautiful cold river
beneath. Lucy thinks I am “dazed” on scenery.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 371
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