Cumberland, Maryland, April 10, 1865.
Dear Judge: — I am told that my application for leave has come back without approval. I am sending it again today. At this rate it will be ten days before I see it again. The War Department wants to know my business. They mustn’t be too crotchety or I’ll get naughty on their hands.
I hope this cruel war is over. I shall resign probably in about six weeks.
Sincerely,
R. B. Hayes.
[Judge William Johnston (?),
Washington.]
