Congressman Rutherford B. Hayes to Sardis Birchard, May 21, 1867

CINCINNATI, May 21, 1867.

DEAR UNCLE:

It now looks as if I would not consent to run for governor. It is not, however, quite settled yet. Those who are friendly here all think I can still succeed if I wish to try it.

Sincerely,

R. B. HAYES.

S. BIRCHARD.
        Private.

SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 3, p. 42