Charleston, West Virginia, July 2, 1864.
Dear UnclE: — We are told
this morning that General Crook is to have the command of the “Army of the
Kanawha,” independent of all control below Grant. If so, good. I don't doubt
it. This will secure us the much needed rest we have hoped for and keep us here
two or three weeks. My health is excellent, but many men are badly used up. . .
.
I do not feel sure
yet of the result of Grant's and Sherman's campaigns. One thing I have become
satisfied of. The Rebels are now using their last man and last bread. There is
absolutely nothing left in reserve. Whip what is now in the field, and the game
is ended.
Sincerely,
R. B. Hayes.
S. BlRCHAKD.
SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and Letters of
Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 2, p. 480
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