This book is a collection of the diaries and letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes, the nineteenth President of the United States, covering the period from 1861 to 1881. The entries offer a unique glimpse into the personal and political life of one of America's lesser-known presidents, including his experiences during the American Civil War, his efforts to reform the civil service, and his battles with political enemies. Historians and anyone interested in American presidential history will find this book to be a fascinating read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.