Camp White, April 24, 1864.
Dear Mother: — We are very busy, and of course happy getting ready for campaigning. General Averell is here and large additions are daily arriving to our force. The Thirty-sixth Ohio is at present added to my command, I hope permanently.
Lucy and the other ladies are preparing to go to Ohio. The weather is favorable and everything is cheering and full of life. …
Your affectionate son,
R.
Mrs. Sophia Hayes.
