Camp White, October 25, (Sunday), 1863.
Dear Mother: — I received your letter of the 19th last evening. We have been very busy here the last week, worrying the Rebels in our front to prevent their sending reinforcing the Rebels who are opposing General Burnside, and getting ready for apprehended attacks from them. It is now quiet again and the rain and snow in the mountains are fortifications getting stronger every day.
We are not allowed to build winter quarters yet, but the men are fixing up all sorts of shelters and fireplaces to find comfort these cold nights.
I heard from Lucy after she was well on her way to Chillicothe. … I think it almost certain that she will come back to stay in a fortnight or so.
I hope you will stand the cold winter well. — Love to all.
Affectionately, your son,
Rutherford.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
