Chillicothe, June 11, 1865.
Dear Mother: — We are once more all together in good health. The three larger boys are all going to school and are improving in their books. Little George is a very fine-looking and promising child.
We had a pleasant trip to Richmond. … I expect to go to Cincinnati in a few days and will probably be at Delaware to spend Sunday with you. I am now out of the army. Laura and General Mitchell will come home soon. General Mitchell has also resigned and will be out of the army in a few days.
I am very happy to be through with the war.
Affectionately, your son,
Rutherford.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
