Fayetteville, July 16, 1863.
Dear Mother: — We have been into Dixie and are safe out again into our own lines — a very lively and pleasant raid.
I see Morgan is raiding in Ohio. I hope he will be caught. It will not surprise me if we are called home to look after him. I regard this as one of the reckless efforts of a despairing and lost cause. Certainly the Rebel prospects were never before so dark, nor ours so cheering.
I am very well. No time to say more.
Affectionately,
R. B. Hayes.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
