Camp White, West Virginia, September 28, 1863.
Dear Mother: —
. . . Your letter from Delaware dated the 20th came this morning. I am glad you
are safely back to Mrs. Wasson's pleasant home. I always feel uneasy when you
have a journey before you.
Lucy left Webb and Ruddy with their Grandmother Webb at Mrs.
Boggs'. Birch went with Uncle back to Fremont.
I am in no hurry about having my boys learn to write. I
would much prefer they would lay up a stock of health by knocking around in the
country than to hear that they were the best scholars of their age in Ohio.
I am glad to see that Laura's husband has distinguished
himself in the recent great battle and has escaped without injury. His good
fortune will be gratifying intelligence at Columbus.
Lucy is in camp with me. Mrs. Comly (late Libby Smith) and
Dr. Barrett's wife are also in camp and make a pleasant little circle. She
sends love. — Remember me to Sophia and Mrs. Wasson.
Affectionately, your
son,
R.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 437
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