CAMP CHASE, June 28, 1861.
DEAR UNCLE:–I found all well at home and at Columbus– all feeling anxious about you. I gave as favorable an account of your health as I could conscientiously.
I am again in camp. Our new colonel is personally an agreeable gentleman to be associated with; in experience and education, equal to the place; but probably deficient in physical health and energy. . . .
Sincerely,
R. B. HAYES.
S. BIRCHARD.