Camp Near Summit Point, Virginia, September 17, 1864.
Dearest: — Did Carrington leave a revolver (pistol) with you when he left [the] little sorrel? I have forgotten about it.
General McClellan has written a pretty good Union and war letter, which I see is bringing the Democratic party over to our side on the war question. If he should be elected, — an event not now seeming probable, — I have no doubt that the war will go right on. The chief difference between us is on slavery, and I have no doubt that when the burden and responsibility of the war is on the Democracy, they will rapidly “get religion,” as Sam Cary would say, “on that subject.”
General Grant is now here in consultation with General Sheridan. The recruits and convalescents will soon fill up his ranks and I look for an active fall campaign.
September 18. Sunday P. M. — As usual the order to move comes on Sunday. We go on [in] what direction or why I don’t know. But, darling, I love you and the dear ones. — Good-bye.
Ever affectionately,
R.
Mrs. Hayes.
