CAMP CHASE, July 6, 1861.<\/p>\n
DEAREST:\u2013I have written to John Herron to supply you with what money you need for the present, and I suppose it will be convenient for him to do so out of a loan I made him some time ago. It does not seem like Saturday. The Fourth was like Sunday here. Colonel Matthews and I formed the regiment into a hollow square (rather oblong, in fact). I read the Declaration and he made a short pithy speech and wound up with cheers for the Union; and no more duty during the day. In the evening there were fire-balls and a few fireworks. A little shower this morning laid the dust, a fine thing in our little Sahara.<\/p>\n
Colonel Matthews came in last night from Columbus, saying he rode out with the surgeon of the Twenty-sixth\u2013the one intended for us\u2013”and what an escape we have made. He is a green, ignorant young doctor who has all to learn.” I suppose Dr. Joe is getting ready to come; we hear nothing from him; I hope we shall see him soon. I am seeing to his hut which is building today. Uncle is rather better but not decidedly so. We have a lot of Secessionists from Virginia\u2013a good camp sensation. I went in late last night after ball-cartridges, which stirred up the soldiers with its warlike look. I esteem these armed sentinels about as dangerous to friends as to foes. Here is our style of countersign. Done up Know-nothing fashion. Love to all and much for your own dear self.<\/p>\n
Affectionately,<\/p>\n
R. B. HAYES.<\/p>\n
MRS. HAYES.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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