Camp White, Charleston, West Virginia, July 8, 1863.
Dear Mother: —
. . . We received the news of the capture of Vicksburg last night. I hope it
will not turn out as so many reports — stock-jobbers' lies. We have thus far
had encouraging success in Pennsylvania. If it is continued the Rebels will
hardly repeat the experiment of invading our soil. Altogether things wear a
hopeful appearance, but I do not expect an early end of the war. A great deal
remains to be done, and it is gratifying that the people seem determined to be
patient and firm. . .
Affectionately, your
son,
Rutherford.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 417
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