July 10, 1861
C. Van Dorn, Brooklyn, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that there were several men in the vicinity who were desirous of forming a company of artillery, and asking if such a company would be accepted and furnished commissions and arms.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 116]

July 10, 1861
N.H. Van Vorhes, Camp Wool, Athens, Athens County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter introducing Captain [Jacob Stanwood] Menken who had been in charge of a company of men guarding bridges and trestles along the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad, and recommending Menken for a place in General H.B. Carrington's command or somewhere else in the army.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 73]

July 11, 1861
J. Andrews, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter introducing Captain J[acob] Stanwood Menken who was desirous of having his company received into service.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 73]

July 11, 1861
Captain W.W. Bowman, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he could fill a company of artillery within a few days if such a company would be accepted.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 51]

July 11, 1861
James F. Brown, Blue Ball, Butler County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that there were 20 or 25 men who desired to join a company of cavalry or artillery for three years, and asking where they could get in and on what terms.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 38]

July 11, 1861
Captain E.W. Clark, Jr., Tiffin, Senaca County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he was enlisting his company as rapidly as possible, and that there was a New York man in Tiffin enlisting the three months' men, and asking if these men could be enlisted to go out of the state while yet in service in Ohio.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 29]

July 11, 1861
B. Evans, 1st Sergeant, Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter asking if he had the muster roll of Company K, 3rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service).
1 p. [Series 147-1: 104]

July 11, 1861
Thomas T. Heath, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter regarding Colonel Taylor's volunteer regiment from Cincinnati, stating that he and Colonel Taylor were not feeling inclined to indulge their military "proclivities" any further, that after an expense of nearly a thousand dollars, the regiment was refused for service three times, that a considerable number of the men he had represented were enlisted at a bounty by recruiting sergeants from Indiana and Illinois visiting Cincinnati, that all of the men were thoroughly disgusted, and that he and Colonel Taylor would for the future be content with reflecting on the "ingratitude of republics."
2 pp. [Series 147-1: 72]

[July 11, 1861]
A list of seven companies, Colonel Taylor's Volunteer Regiment of Cincinnati ("Dennison Regiment"). The list includes the names of captains and the number of men in each company.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 72]

July 11, 1861
Samuel S. Kisinger, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter asking if three months' volunteers could be transferred from Ohio to enlist in a New York regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 34]

July 11, 1861
James Mehaffey, Herring, Allen County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter asking Dennison to forward a certificate for the organization of a new company for three years' service to F.W. Bashare, Herring, Ohio.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 80]

July 11, 1861
William Miller, Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio. To Sir. Letter stating that he would have a company ready to march to Columbus on July 25, provided that he received assurance that the company would be accepted.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 66]

July 11, 1861
B. Scribner, Captain Commanding, Company A, 1st Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 9th Division, Ohio Militia, Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio. To H.B. Carrington. Letter enclosing the certificates of qualifications of the commissioned officers of the company, and asking if they were likely to get any arms to drill with very soon.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 30]

July 11, 1861
Charles Sherman, Brigadier General, 1st Brigade, 6th Division, Ohio Volunteer Militia, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio. Document certifying that Company A, Light Infantry, 1st Regiment of the Militia of the Reserve had organized and completely uniformed to the requisite number of 44 men, besides company officers, in accordance with law and general regulations, and recommending the issuance of 60 stand of arms to the company.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 108]

July 11, 1861
T[imothy] R. Stanley, Colonel Commanding Post, Headquarters at Clarksburg, Virginia. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that the bearer was authorized to deliver Elmore H. Andrews (called Anderson), the remaining prisoner of the 19th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 138]

July 11, 1861
J.T. Strong, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter offering his assistance in the organizing of the new call for artillery.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 49]

July 11, 1861
B.L. Wentworth, Auditor, Auditor's Office, Paulding County, Ohio. To Adjutant General H.B. Carrington. Letter regarding the law passed April 12, 1861, for the enrollment of the militia of the state, which made it the duty of the township assessors to prepare a list of all persons subject to military duty at the time of making the annual assessment of property, stating that the Paulding County Auditor's Office had no knowledge of the passage of this law until after all the assessors had made their returns to that office, and requesting direction.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 152]

July 12, 1861
O. Bennet, Major Commanding, Battalion Headquarters, Camp Summit, w track, Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter reporting on operations along the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad, and stating that he did not have much faith in a majority of the three months' men sent there, that they were in camp just long enough to learn all sorts of mischief, that he had issued strict orders against day or midnight foraging of fowls, etc., belonging to the neighborhood, that a soldier had fallen asleep on trestle work and been killed when run over by a train, that unknown parties bent on destruction of trestle work were growing more numerous, that some of them would be made to "kiss the earth for daringness ere long," that there were many advantages to moving the location of battalion headquarters, that it was impossible to extend sentry lines with his present force, and that tents for the different squads would be welcome since most of the men were without shelter except for bough houses which would not shed rain.
4 pp. [Series 147-1: 119]

July 12, 1861
John N. Clapp, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter asking if a company of sharpshooters would be accepted immediately.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 80]

July 12, 1861
A.Y. Dustin, Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio. To Adjutant General H.B. Carrington. Letter stating that he could enlist a squad of artillery consisting of good "athletic" men, some of whom were experienced, if he had the authority to do so.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 120]

July 12, 1861
F.E. Franklin, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that there were about 50 returned three months' volunteers in Tiffin, most of whom desired to re-enlist for the war, that the "slow motion" of the government in paying them off was rather discouraging, that it would be "rather convenient" to have a little money from their Uncle Sam, and that he was enrolling men in conjunction with others for a regiment of Zouaves, and requesting an appointment as lieutenant colonel or major, and some blank pay rolls.
2 pp. [Series 147-1: 135]

July 12, 1861
E.N. Hope, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. To Adjutant General H.B. Carrington. Letter stating that he had command of a private military company composed of 45 members organized as a Home Guard, that their arms were furnished by the city and county, and that the name of the company was "Portsmouth Rifles."
1 p. [Series 147-1: 117]

July 12, 1861
Dr. William Meyer, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that his brother was already at Camp Chase doing duty and was in possession of the necessary document/commission.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 126]

July 12, 1861
C.W. Potwin, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter regarding a "crack" artillery company being organized by a Mexican War veteran, and stating that the company included several men who were in the Mexican War and Second Seminole War and also who had served in the navy.
2 pp. [Series 147-1: 42]

July 12, 1861
N.A. Reed, Pastor, Market Street Baptist Church, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. To Dear Sir. Letter stating that he had heard a rumor that one or more companies at Columbus were destitute of 1st and 2nd lieutenants, and providing information regarding the case of his son who had been suggested for such a position.
3 pp. [Series 147-1: 124]

July 12, 1861
N. Reeder, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he had twice failed to have companies accepted, and asking for an appointment in one of the defective regiments.
3 pp. [Series 147-1: 117]

July 12, 1861
John Rhoades, Captain of Company A, Troy Guards, Cutface Station, Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he and his three years' volunteers were anxious to prepare for field duty, and requesting additional articles of clothing and a copy of the army regulations.
2 pp. [Series 147-1: 138]

July 12, 1861
S.B. Robinson, Beverly, Washington County, Ohio. To Dear Sir. Letter stating that Hiram F. Devol wished to raise a company for three years' service, and endorsing the enterprise.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 149]

July 12, 1861
George D. Ruggles, Assistant Adjutant General, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C. To Adjutant General, State of Ohio. Letter stating that when resignations of officers were accepted by the governor, it was necessary to notify his office so that the information could be noted on the muster rolls.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 129]

July 12, 1861
George Sayers, Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had tendered a company "some weeks ago" and that it was very important to know if his company would be accepted for the war.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 114]

July 12, 1861
Willard Slocum, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter tendering his resignation as Captain of Company G, 23rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 130]

July 12, 1861
J.W. Smith, Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter asking if arms could be procured for a company of Zouaves, and referring to arms in the "wrong" hands.
2 pp. [Series 147-1: 105]

July 12, 1861
H.W. Stambaugh, Captain, Militia of Reserve at Frease's Store, Stark County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that their company was uniformed, and requesting an inspector.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 107]

July 12 [1861]
Captain O. Street, Company C, 11th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Militia, Point Pleasant, Virginia. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter requesting blank muster rolls.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 109]

July 12, 1861
E.S. Taylor, Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter asking if additional companies would be accepted, stating that he thought he could raise a company in Ottawa County, requesting authorization to proceed, and stating that one company had been raised in Port Clinton for three months' service, but was not accepted.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 133]

July 12, 1861
J.M. Wisehart, Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio. To Dear Sir. Letter stating that they were sorry they could not get arms, that the company had consulted and would not go into the service for a definite period (three years), but that all were willing to go as long as needed, that each member of the company had solemnly sworn to be loyal to the government of the United States, to obey the Governor of Ohio and the officers in command, and to submit to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Army, that there were 62 members of the company and he expected the number to increase to 80 or 100 if they could get arms, and that the members of the company were "tolerable well drilled in the school of the soldier."
3 pp. [Series 147-1: 61]

July 12, 1861
T[homas] Worthington, Washington. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter proposing to publish a manual of artillery, and stating that light artillery was the great "desideratum" in the war and that E.D. Mansfield was urging an increase in light artillery batteries in Ohio and the general service.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 121]

July 12, 1861
A.J. Wright, Citizens' Bank, Logan, Hocking County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that Captain W.M. Bowen was desirous of getting up a company in Hocking County for the war, and asking if such a company would be accepted.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 109]

July 13, 1861
W.S. Bell, T.L. Mintun, Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter asking if a company of dragoons for three years' service or the duration of the war would be accepted, and who would furnish horses.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 107]

July 13, 1861
William E. Bolin, Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff's Office, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had been informed that the government wanted horses for cavalry purposes, that he was confident he could buy such horses in Pickaway County at as low a price and as good a quality as could be had anywhere in Ohio, that he could look for such horses as he rode through the county each day, that he had two "extra good" horses of his own which he was willing to sell, and that one of these horses had received a premium award at the Pickaway County Fair.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 142]

July 13, 1861
Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, War Department, Washington. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that no more troops would be accepted by the War Department until authorized by Congress.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 151]

July 13, 1861
H. Camp, Alliance, Stark County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General, Columbus, Ohio. Letter stating that they could raise a company in Alliance for three years' service, and asking if the company would be accepted.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 122]

July 13, 1861
M.A. Daugherty, R.M. Clarke, E.C. Kreider, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that Emanuel T. Hooker of Fairfield County desired authority to raise a company of three years' volunteers, that Hooker served as a first lieutenant during the Mexican War, that Hooker had been connected with the instruction of soldiers at Camp Anderson, and that Hooker had earned the reputation of being a first rate drill officer.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 134]

July 13, 1861
James O. Hawkins, 1st Lieutenant Commanding, Batavia Anderson Cadets, Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter requesting an explanation of provisions in the acts relating to the military in Ohio.
2 pp. [Series 147-1: 154]

July 13, 1861
Thomas T. Heath, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter regarding Colonel W.H. Taylor's regiment, stating that they were willing to furnish funds out of their own pockets for recruiting, but Ohio should not ask that they transport and subsist themselves.
6 pp. [Series 147-1: 126]

July 13, 1861
W. Hollister, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he would have a company ready for service in three or four days, requesting an order of acceptance for the company, stating that they would be no expense until ready to take the cars at Barnesville, that he had a proposition for acceptance in the 2nd Virginia Regiment, that the company would go to Virginia if Buckingham did not accept them, and that as Ohio men they preferred to fight as Ohio volunteers.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 120]

July 13, 1861
A.E. Jones, Lieutenant Colonel Commanding, Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Ohio Volunteer Militia, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter regarding a contested election for major, and forwarding a letter dated June 27, 1861, from L. Schloss, Captain, Company E, Ohio Volunteer Militia of Reserve, Cincinnati, contesting the election of E.P. Jones for Major of the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Regiment, 1st Division, Ohio Volunteer Militia of Reserve on the grounds of illegal votes having been polled.
3 pp. [Series 147-1: 130]

July 13, 1861
P.P. Lane, Captain, Company K, 11th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Militia, Point Pleasant, Mason County, Virginia. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter requesting blank muster rolls.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 141]

July 13, 1861
W[alter] D. McPherson, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that some of the best farmers in Pickaway County wished to form a company of cavalry and agreed to furnish their own horses, that all of the men wishing to go in for the company were men of means, and that there was an officer who served five years in a cavalry company in the United States service who would drill them.
2 pp. [Series 147-1: 131]

July 13, 1861
W.R. Monroe, 1st Sergeant, Company D, 3rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. Letter inquiring about the disposition of three months' volunteers who were sent home on honorable leave of absence until expiration of their term of enlistment, and stating that there were 37 men who had returned home with him from Camp Dennison on account of being dissatisfied with their company officers, but who were willing and anxious to enlist for three years or the duration of the war.
1 p. [Series 147-1: 123]

July 13, 1861
William J. Morgan, John W. Harrington, F.A. McKay, Creighton Zouaves, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter requesting that the three months' volunteers be paid, and stating that they had organized a company composed of the returned volunteers of Companies A and B of the 7th Regiment, that they had incurred some necessary expenses during their stay in Cleveland, that they had no hope of covering these expenses unless they were paid for their three months' service, and that no man would employ them for the short time they would remain in Cleveland before re-entering service.
3 pp. [Series 147-1: 118]