Cedar Creek Near Strasburg, Virginia, Saturday
Morning before breakfast, October 15, 1864.
My Darling Wife: — Oceans of love for you and the fine new boy — yes, and for the boys all. You may be sure I shall come to see you as soon as affairs here will allow. . . .
Early with a large re-inforcement came up to us on Thursday evening. He evidently supposed that the Sixth and Nineteenth Corps were gone. The Sixth was gone. He came up very boldly. But after a brisk affair, learning that the Nineteenth was still here, he hastily withdrew and took up his old entrenched position on Fisher’s Hill. Yesterday he was at work fixing his left on North Mountain where we turned him before. The Sixth came back yesterday. This morning the Sixth and Nineteenth are moving out as if for battle.
In any event, you know all I would wish to say. So, think of me, dearest, as ever your
Loving Husband., R.
Mrs. Hayes.
