4 August 1862
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon
Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Writes again about Mr. Landcraft and Mrs. Roberts, whom he states were sent on to safety (see GLC 2032). Proposes destroying the works at the Mercer Salt Well, as a squad of soldiers and bushwhackers is operating nearby. "The well is of no great importance in ordinary times but just now its loss would be felt by the Rebels." Informs in a postscript that the 28th has marching orders and that it is possible the entire army will be moved. Written at Camp…
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