Camp White, April 1, 1863.
Dearest: — We
are again in communication with America after being cut off about four or five
days by General Jenkins. He attacked two posts garrisoned by [the] Thirteenth
Virginia — and one had Lieutenant Hicks, the color sergeant and six men of
Twenty-third. In both cases General Jenkins was badly worsted losing seventy
men killed or captured, while we lost only four killed and five wounded. A
sorry raid so far.
Judge Matthews, I see, is to be superior court judge. I
suppose his health is the cause. He had a difficulty before he left the
Twenty-third which at times unfitted him for service in the field.
Awful weather for tent life the last week — snow, rain, and
wind “all to once.” I am really glad you left when you did. A few weeks hence
if Jenkins lets us alone we shall be in condition to enjoy your presence.
Love to the dear boys. Webb will, I am sure, study hard when
he hears how much I want him to be a scholar. Birch and the others are right of
course.
The Prince's [Prince of Wales] wedding you read, I know. No happier
than ours!
Affectionately,
R.
Mrs. Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 401
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