Charleston, October 30, 1863.
Dearest: — General Kelley was here and reviewed the troops
on Wednesday. General Duffie's review was a beautiful and interesting sight.
Generals Kelley, Scammon, and Duffie with their staffs have gone to Fayette —
Miss Scammon, Miss Jones and Miss Smith with them. I am now in command of their
troops here pro tem., and Avery and I run the machine on the town side.
We have got the regiment and brigade tents on stockade for
winter weather. They look well and will be comfortable. Mrs. Comly is in the
house, and Mrs. Graves will vacate the rest in a day or two. It now looks
favorably for our family arrangements to be carried out as we planned them. Can
tell certainly after General Kelley leaves.
Uncle is so urgent for Birtie's staying longer with him that
I wish to consent unless you are very anxious to the contrary. Birch says he
would like to see us all but prefers to stay longer at Fremont. — Love to all.
Affectionately,
R. B. Hayes.
Mrs. Hayes.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and
Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 443
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