August 13, 1861
William Turner, Office, King Mutual, Mt. Vernon, Knox County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that George F. Beardslee had just called to say he learned by a friend that there was an opening in the office of Post Adjutant which he wanted to get through Buckingham, that he had been acquainted with Beardslee for some time and thought him worthy and capable, that Beardslee was a cousin of the John Beardslee who was a music teacher in Mt. Vernon, and that Beardslee expected to go to Columbus the next day.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 173]

August 13, 1861
Thomas M. Ward, 1st Lieutenant, Company H, 14th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter calling Dennison's attention to his service with the 14th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), including his participation in the skirmishes at Bellington and Cheat River and the Battle of Carrick's (Corrick's) Ford, western Virginia; soliciting the appointment of a Captaincy in one of the regiments then organizing for the three years' service; and stating that he would willingly say more, but that his better judgment directed him to leave to history the story of his acts.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 7]

August [13?], 1861
M.T. Wing, Gambier, Knox County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that the bearer, Arad J. Douglass, was well known to him as an intelligent, capable and upright citizen of their township, that Douglass had industrious and prompt business habits, that Douglass had held the post of Quartermaster Sergeant for two years during the Mexican War, and that he had no doubt that Douglass was well qualified for the appointment he sought.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 117]

August 13, 1861
J.M. Wisehart. To Dear Sir. Letter stating that he would have a full company enrolled by September 1, and that they had just sent a company of 110 men to Camp Wool, Athens, Athens County, Ohio.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 130]

August 14, 1861
C.C. Aleshire, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio. To Colonel J.W. Sill, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. Letter stating that he was expected to be in camp at Portsmouth the next day with fifty men, that their company (G) of the 18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) was not yet mustered out of service, but that he was looking for the mustering officer there daily, that many of the members of his old company wanted to reenlist with him, but would not do so until they were paid off and mustered out of service, that at one time, he had seventy-three men (sworn in by a Justice of the Peace) in barracks at Gallipolis, that Messrs. Cooper and Montgomery had enticed most of these men away by drinking and other unfair means, that he now had about twenty men in barracks, that he understood that Messrs. Cooper and Montgomery expected to enter Sill's regiment with their companies, that he did not consider either of these men competent to take charge of a company, and that he was using his best endeavors to recruit as soon as possible; and asking how long he could have for recruiting before Sill required his company in Portsmouth.
2 pp. [Series 147-4: 170]

August 14, 1861
William G. Boggs, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that a company of Germans intended as a home guard had been formed in Springfield and that commissions were issued to the officers elected, that a number of these men wanted to enter the service for the war, that a company could be raised in a few days from Springfield, Urbana and Dayton, that he wished to procure authority for Augustus Dotzen to raise the company, that Dotzen had been in the Prussian army in a distinguished rifle company, that many of those who would enlist under Dotzen had also served in the Prussian army, and that they had over thirty men currently enrolled and were drilling in the English language.
2 pp. [Series 147-4: 138]

August 14, 1861
T.W. Forshee, West Canaan, Madison County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he was still confined to his room, but was convalescent, and hoped to be able in a few days to commence organizing his company, that his fever had assumed the typhoid character and it was a very tedious and lingering disease, that Dennison had been very kind to extend the time to August 20, but that he needed another extension, and that he was truly sorry for the delay; asking if the men received pay for their horses if they were killed in actual service, what the object was of appraising the cavalry horses at Camp Chase, and if [Melancthon Smith] Wade's regiment was independent of the regiment Dennison was authorized to raise; and stating that it would be a great deal easier to raise a regiment if it was left optional with the men to furnish their own horses. Bears note reading "Horses will be paid for if killed or will be purchased by government if it is desired. Wade's is an independent regiment."
3 pp. [Series 147-4: 130]

August 14, 1861
C.J. Gibeaut, Captain of the Reserve, Washington, Guernsey County, Ohio. To Dear Sir. Letter stating that they had one hundred and eleven names for three years' service or during the war, that he could not tell how many of that number would back out, that experience had taught him that some said "yes" when they meant "no," that they had set August 19 as the date to leave for camp and wanted to be accepted, and that they had fifty-two men rendezvoused.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 144]

August 14, 1861
Joseph Hayne, Bryan, Williams County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he served in Company I of the 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) and wanted his discharge. Bears penciled note reading "Muster out officer proper person to grant discharges, when mustered out."
1 p. [Series 147-4: 200]

August 14, 1861
Alex Hempsted, Central College, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he had learned there were companies of sharpshooters being formed; asking upon what plan these companies were being organized; stating that he understood these companies were organized in companies of twenty and armed with the longest range rifles, that he could raise a company of young men who were familiar with the use of rifles, that his men wanted to be armed with Sharps rifles, that all the necessary practice could be gone through while at home, and that they would be ready for service in a short time after they were furnished with arms; and asking if the commanders of companies of sharpshooters were commissioned the same as other officers. Bears note reading "No companies of sharpshooters formed - none but regular men - are to enlist for three years and take such arms as we can give."
2 pp. [Series 147-4: 132]

August 14, 1861
C.R. Hunt, Banking House of Freeman Hunt & Co., Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that Lieutenant Emerson Opdycke of Warren had enlisted a full company of infantry and wanted an order for holding an election for officers, and that the company wanted to be attached to the 19th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and would be ready to go into camp as soon as ordered. Bears note reading "19th full - so many companies forming that the competition causes delay."
1 p. [Series 147-4: 127]

August 14, 1861
Charles H. Jackson, Captain, Commanding Post at Parkersburg, Virginia. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter introducing Lieutenant C.W. Smith of the 5th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry who had charge of a prisoner ordered to Columbus by General [William S.] Rosecrans; and stating that the testimony sent to Rosecrans would be forwarded to Buckingham.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 123]

August 14, 1861
A.C. Jennings, Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that his friend, Doctor I. Fisher, had just returned from Columbus where he underwent an examination before the Medical Board in preparation for getting a Surgeon's appointment, that Fisher might be "somewhat dull" in the technicalities as he had a country practice for some 5 or 6 years, that Fisher graduated from the Pennsylvania University in 1845 with much credit and was one of the very best doctors in the area, and that he would appreciate anything Buckingham could do for Fisher.
2 pp. [Series 147-4: 115]

August 14, 1861
J.H. Keith, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter introducing his brother-in-law, J.W. Higby, of Ross County; and stating that Buckingham could rely on Higby with entire confidence, and that Higby proposed to raise a company.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 183]

August 14, 1861
Franklin McMurray, Bolivar, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had tried twice to get into the military service as a Private, but was rejected on account of a vision defect which he remedied by wearing glasses, that he would accept any position offered him, that his preference was for the Subsistence Department, that he would accept any situation no matter how menial, that he did not desire to enter the service for the "loaves and fishes" or for undying fame, but solely from a sense of duty, that he wished to fill the place of some man who could enter the ranks and fight and thus place one more against the enemies of his rights and the rights of all, that he would glory in the thought of having laid his life as a sacrifice upon the sacred altar of his country, and that he was healthy and could stand hardship, but was so unfortunate as to be nearsighted.
3 pp. [Series 147-4: 131]

August 14, 1861
Milton P. Peirce, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that early in the month of July he signed his pay duplicates and sent them directed to the "Secretary of State or Governor" supposing that between them the matter would be attended to, that the State had for six weeks past held his receipts for pay which he never received, and that he supposed the pressure of business had caused the delay, which proved serious to him; and asking Buckingham to bring the matter to the attention of the proper person, and if there was to be a regiment of picked marksmen formed. Bears note reading "State is hard up. None of the state officers here have drawn a dollar of pay and do not know when we shall. No special rifle regiment. Arms as well as we can. Flank companies armed with rifles."
2 pp. [Series 147-4: 133]

August 14, 1861
Samuel W. Spencer, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had written Governor William Dennison that day asking him for an appointment in the new regiments currently forming; reminding Buckingham that he had promised to do all he could for Spencer; requesting that Buckingham use his influence with Dennison to secure an appointment for Spencer as Major; and stating that he would not accept his commission until he could pass as good an examination as any citizen who had been appointed.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 125]

[August 14?, 1861]
Business card for the City Hall store, Corner Main & Fourth Sts., Zanesville, Ohio, of Samuel W. Spencer, purveyor of fancy and domestic dry goods.
1 item. [Series 147-4: 179]

August 14, 1861
Edward Stine, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had attached his men with Captain Bowland of Mansfield because Bowland had said there was no chance for him to get in any regiment, and that he could still raise a company of good men with many having served for three months; and requesting a commission as Captain of a company, or an office in some regiment as Adjutant, or some other good office.
3 pp. [Series 147-4: 200]

August 14, 1861
P.(?) W. Taylor, London, Madison County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter asking if there was any chance that a cavalry company from Madison County would be accepted, how long they would have to fill up the ranks and get ready to report, and on what terms they would be received.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 129]

August 14, 1861
R.W. Taylor, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter transmitting two notes received from Mayor Carroll of Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 168]

August 14, 1861
A.P. Wheeler, M.D., Parkersburg, Virginia. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he had been appointed physician and surgeon to the post at Parkersburg by Governor Francis H. Pierpont, that he had not received his commission, and that he did not wish or intend to interfere with the present physician and surgeon to the post at Parkersburg without further orders from Dennison.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 152]

[August 15?, 1861]
John S. Brasee, et. al. To Governor William Dennison. Letter recommending that Dennison authorize Benjamin F. Butterfield of Lancaster to raise a company of infantry for three years' service or during the war; and stating that Butterfield was a young man past twenty-five of good constitution, correct morals, great bravery and experience, that Butterfield was a member of Company A, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) and as such served the Governor with credit to himself and honor to the country, that for Butterfield's skill, proficiency and bravery, he was taken from the ranks and promoted to the position of First Sergeant and afterwards to a Brevet Second Lieutenant, in which capacity he acquitted himself with distinction at the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run), and that they believed Butterfield in every way qualified to raise, discipline and command a company. Signed by 26 citizens of Lancaster.
2 pp. [Series 147-4: 114]

[August 15?, 1861]
Reuben Carroll. To Dear Sir. Letter stating that there were 21 men at that place [Youngstown] who had served in Company I, 7th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), that these men had furloughs requiring them to remain at home until mustered out of service, that these men wished to be regularly mustered out in order that they might join other companies, that there was also a German company forming there to be commanded by C.W. Crouse who was an old veteran having been in 15 battles, that since Crouse could not afford to spend time and pay from his own pocket for necessary expenses, he and Maurice Fleshman wanted to be appointed as recruiting officers, and that Crouse had been sent there by Major Charles Ankele of the 37th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and requesting commissions for Crouse and Fleshman. Reuben Carroll was from Mahoning County.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 153]

August 15, 1861
David Cunningham, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter accepting his appointment as Captain of Company B, 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 226]

August 15, 1861
D.W. Delay, Ewington, Gallia County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he was principal of an academy located in Ewington, that many young men attending his school were desirous of entering the army, that with proper exertion he could get up a company of infantry to go into whatever regiment they were assigned, and that he awaited authority from Buckingham to raise such a company.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 190]

August 15, 1861
E[dward] C. Denig, Lieutenant, Adjutant, Headquarters, 31st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter requesting that Buckingham give the bearer six or eight company rolls for volunteers and six or twelve muster rolls; stating that these rolls were needed for the companies as they came in.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 111]

August 15, 1861
Dan. P. Eells, Cashier, Commercial Branch Bank, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter requesting that Buckingham direct a letter so as to ensure its proper delivery to a captain of cavalry; and stating that the letter had been sent to him to be directed from Michigan, and that he was unable to learn where the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was stationed.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 180]

August 15, 1861
George B. Frye, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter asking if the muster roll of Company F, 11th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) had been received, and if Buckingham was now prepared to pay said company. Bears penciled note reading "Muster roll here. Will be paid by Paymaster."
1 p. [Series 147-4: 190]

August 15, 1861
C[harles] H. Grosvenor, Major Commanding, 18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Athens, Athens County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter forwarding a copy of the roll of Captain [Ashbel] Fenton's company (B), 18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 145]

August 15, 1861
C[harles] H. Grosvenor, Major Commanding, 18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Athens, Athens County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter enclosing a copy of the roll of Captain [Henry R.] Miller's company (A), 18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Camp Wool.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 148]

August 15, 1861
Jeremiah Hall, Headquarters, 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter accepting his appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Company A, 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 113]

August 15, 1861
Lewis H. Hamilton, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had written to Buckingham three weeks earlier to ascertain if the regiments to be furnished by Ohio for the war were all filled and to obtain authority to raise a company; and requesting a reply.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 149]

August 15, 1861
Thomas Hayes, Headquarters, 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter accepting his appointment as 1st Lieutenant of Company A, 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 112]

August 15, 1861
Thomas J. Haynes, Captain Commanding, Company G, 17th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. To Whom It May Concern. Letter stating that Joseph Yennick, who served as a Private in his company, was enrolled on April 16, 1861 for the term of three months, that Yennick was hereby discharged from the service of the United States at Zanesville by reason of expiration of term of service, and that no objections to Yennick being reenlisted were known to exist.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 177]

August 15, 1861
Isaac Hazlett, et. al. To Colonel Samuel Beatty. Letter stating that the undersigned citizens of Canton had hailed with gratification Beatty's appointment to the command of the 19th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and that they took a deep interest in everything that related to the welfare and comfort of Beatty and his troops; recommending their fellow citizen, Jacob Schaefer, whose business habits, education, and moral and social qualities eminently fitted him for the position of Quartermaster; and requesting that Schaefer be appointed to that post in Beatty's regiment. Signed by 144 citizens of Canton, Stark County, Ohio.
3 pp. [Series 147-4: 162]

[August 15?, 1861]
E.R. Hill, 2nd Lieutenant, Company F, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Mexican War, West Jefferson, Madison County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he had experience in the Mexican War, that seeing the inexperienced officers they had, he had decided to take command of a company if such could be obtained, that there was a company in Camp Chase commanded by Captain Petry which could not be filled under him, that he could fill the company in 48 hours if he had the command, that he could get the men in West Jefferson, and that the boys said they would not go with an inexperienced officer.
2 pp. [Series 147-4: 111]

August 15, 1861
John Hutchins, Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter forwarding a copy of a letter from the Secretary of War (Simon Cameron) authorizing Hutchins and B[enjamin] F. Wade to raise a regiment of cavalry and a battery of artillery; stating that these companies and regiment were to be officered according to Ohio laws and were to constitute part of the Ohio volunteer force, that their companies were nearly ready to be mustered into the U.S. service, and that he had written to U.S. Adjutant General [Lorenzo] Thomas requesting a mustering officer; asking what order was needed for an election of officers; and stating that their companies would all be raised in Ohio with one exception.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 175]

August 15, 1861
George V. Kelley, Massillon, Stark County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter asking if the roll of those men sent home from Camp Dennison had been forwarded, and if there were any signs that the members of Company E, 13th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) would be paid.
1 p. [Series 147-4: 199]

August 15, 1861
I[saac] M. Kirby, Captain, Company I, 15th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), et. al., Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that the undersigned commissioned officers of the 15th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) took great pleasure in recommending Captain Hiram Miller, Company H, 15th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), that they had served with Captain Miller in western Virginia, that Miller possessed rare qualifications for controlling and drilling a company as well as remarkable energy and force of character, and that Miller had "unblemished" morals, was careful and provident of his men, firm in discipline, and had always exhibited great powers of physical endurance. Signed by 11 commissioned officers of the 15th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service).
1 p. [Series 147-4: 147]