NEW CREEK, WEST
VIRGINIA, April 12, 1865.
DEAREST:— I wonder
if you feel as happy as I do. The close of the war, “home again,”
darling and the boys and all to be together again for good! And the
manner of it too! Our best general vindicated by having the greatest
victory. General Crook too. Did you see, it was his immediate command that
captured so much, which Sheridan telegraphs about — the wagons, Armstrong guns,
etc., etc.? All most gratifying.
My expedition into
the mountains will no doubt be given up, although we are still preparing.
I am well satisfied
with present matters personally, and think I am rather fortunate, all
things considered. I decide nothing at present. I wish you to be ready to join
me on very short notice. It is not likely I shall send for you, but I may do so
any day if you would like to come.
My notion is that an
extra session of Congress soon is likely thing to occur. That will be
known in a week or two. Love to all. “So much.” As ever
R.
P. S. — My pictures
being in demand, I have got another.
MRS. HAYES.
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