Diary of Governor Rutherford B. Hayes, November 28, 1869

Columbus, Ohio.—On the 17th we began to move from our late residence, 51 East State Street, to Judge Swayne's residence on Seventh Street, facing west and opposite the centre of East State Street. We are to pay eight hundred dollars per year and to have the use of some articles of furniture. It is a fine, large house with ample grounds. The rent is cheap.

I was re-elected by 7501 majority over Mr. Pendleton, and shall remain in office two years from next January, if nothing occurs to prevent.

SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 3, p. 74

Governor Rutherford B. Hayes to Sardis Birchard, August 16, 1869

COLUMBUS, August 16, 1869.

DEAR UNCLE:—The business of the office and the canvass keep me busy. I go to Chillicothe at noon and will be absent "on the circuit" two weeks before I return. Things look well. Pendleton's nomination makes the race more interesting and more doubtful. But I guess it will be all right. My health, voice, and spirits are of the best.

Sincerely,

R. B. HAYES.

S. BIRCHARD.

Private.

SOURCE: Charles Richard Williams, editor, Diary and Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Volume 3, p. 65