September 2, 1861
Jno. G. Marshall, Brigadier General, Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 5th Division, Ohio Volunteer Militia, Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of the State of Ohio. Letter stating that he had seen the Adjutant General's communication informing C. Baird that a regiment from the 1st Brigade would be accepted if tendered, that he convened a number of the military men from Adams County, Brown County, and Clermont County to ascertain their views as to the possibility of organizing a regiment, that these men had instructed him to notify the Adjutant General that a regiment would be raised, that they also designated James P. Fyffe for Colonel, F. Olmsted for Lieutenant Colonel, and J.W. McFerren for Major, that Fyffe had served as an officer during the Mexican War, that Olmsted served one year in Mexico with Colonel Brough and three months in Virginia, and that McFerren had never seen service, but was a gentleman of talent and very popular in Adams County.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 109]

September 2, 1861
Thomas E. Merrick, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he wanted to organize a battalion or at least one or more companies of mounted or foot riflemen to serve in the army of the Union for the defense of the liberties of the Republic and the perpetuity of its sovereignty, that he already had over one hundred able bodied men willing to enlist and little doubt that he could secure the requisite number if he had the opportunity to organize, and that he could provide the names of several well known and responsible citizens as references.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 112]

September 2, 1861
Davis Miles, et. al., Chesterville, Morrow County, Ohio. Letter signed by twenty-two citizens of Chesterville; stating that their esteemed friend and fellow citizen, E. Hyatt, had been elected Captain by the unanimous voice of his company, and that Hyatt was a man of good moral character and well qualified to fill the position of Captain; and recommending that he be commissioned as such.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 57]

September 2, 1861
A.V. Ogle, John H. Glick, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that they were anxious to raise an artillery company in Seneca County, and that no such company had been raised in the county; asking if such a company would be accepted, for information regarding the least number of men which would constitute a company and the highest number of men in a company, and how long they would have to raise a company; and stating that they thought a company could be raised by October 1.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 82]

September 2, 1861
Richard Packer, Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. To R[odney] Mason, Assistant Adjutant General. Letter stating that he had received Mason's letter dated August 29 authorizing him to raise a company of volunteers for the war, that there were a great many recruiting officers active in the counties, that in order to enlist recruits and get them together by the specified date, they should be subsisted until sent into camp, that many of the recruits were unemployed and did not want to go back to their homes after enlisting, and that by keeping the recruits together, he could drill them every day; asking how far he could go in offering inducements to get men to enlist; and stating that he intended to circulate bills in Medina County, Wayne County, and Summit County, and that it would require a great deal of exertion to get recruits.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 79]

September 2, 1861
Charles G. Paris, Oregon, Warren County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had been drilling a company of Reserve Militia since May 1, that approximately 30 of his men had volunteered in the three years' service, and that approximately 30 more were ready to go with him; requesting authority to raise a company of infantry for immediate service; asking in what regiment they would be placed; and stating that he thought he could raise the company in about ten days.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 115]

September 2, 1861
E.H. Powers, Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that Buckingham's order dated August 24, instructing him to raise a company of infantry and report on September 5, was not received until August 30, and that this would not allow him sufficient time to recruit a company; and requesting an order to enlist a company under Governor William Dennison's recent proclamation.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 70]

September 2, 1861
Henry B. Richardson, Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that he wanted the arts and science of war perpetuated in Portage County and would use his influence to achieve that goal, that he had served ten years in the army from January 1849 to November 1858, and never received a reprimand, that he had always tried to enforce discipline per regulations and to set a suitable example for those under his command, that as a non-commissioned officer, he wanted to organize an infantry company in Portage County, that a number of young men from Portage County expressed an interest in serving with him, that these men wanted to enter camp as soon as practical after enrolling their names, and that he was 1st Sergeant of Company F, 7th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) and had not yet been discharged from that unit; citing Captain H.H. Willard of Ravenna as a reference; asking if he could recruit in any other county in order to fill his company; and stating that he was a true friend to the Union cause, and that he would like the honor of forming the right of the 42nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Portage County.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 158]

September 2, 1861
George Rogers, Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he wanted the necessary papers for raising an infantry company in Knox County, that he wanted the month of September for recruiting, that the Knox County Fair would be held in the latter part of September and offered an excellent opportunity for recruiting, that one hundred men from Companies A and B, 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), who resided in Knox County, remained unpaid even though their rolls had been made out and approved, that it would greatly facilitate efforts to raise a company if the three months' men were paid, that he had little fear of failing to raise a company, and that they wanted to be assigned to Colonel [Charles] Whittlesey's regiment [20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry].
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 161]

September 2, 1861
Samuel Rothgeb, Addison Township, Gallia County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had seen notice in the Cincinnati Gazette of General Order Number 50, that a company had been organized on August 31, numbering about 60 men from Addison Township and adjoining townships, that the loyalty of this company was questionable based upon declarations made by its leaders, that the operations of the company were viewed with concern by the best citizens of the area, that the company organized as an independent home guard and elected Dr. James Barton as Captain, James W. Maddy as 1st Lieutenant, Ed Vance as 2nd Lieutenant, and A.S. Bing as Sergeant, that when the enemy threatened to invade Ohio at a point three miles to the south near the mouth of the Kanawha River and local residents shouldered their rifles to give battle, Barton remained at home making sport of such defensive action, that now when there was no enemy near and things were quiet, Barton had raised a company, that Barton had been heard to say that he hoped if ever the "fuss" came to war, Northern soldiers would have to "lick the dust", that Barton had also said he wanted only Democrats for his company, that one of Barton's men, James O'Hern, said they would soon have a company that could kill all the "damd" abolitionists and Republicans and put a stop to running down Jefferson Davis, that some of Barton's men had been encouraging individuals to abandon the Reserve Militia and join their company, and trying to persuade others not to join the service, that some villagers were alarmed and feared their quiet way might be disturbed at any time, that he had shown General Order Number 50 to Barton and asked him if his company would disband, that Barton had said he would not disband and that the order only referred to volunteer companies being raised for regular service, that Barton had also said his company had a right to meet and muster and thought his company should pay no attention to the order, that he thought Barton's objectives were to create a division among the people for political purposes, weaken the Union cause, and force the government to compromise with the Rebels, and that he was bringing Barton to Buckingham's attention out of concern for the country's welfare.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 207]

September 2, 1861
Charles C. Row, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that since very few men had volunteered from Pike County, he proposed raising a company; requesting authority to raise a company in Pike County; and providing references.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 138]

September 2, 1861
P.C. Schneider, Sergeant, Company C, Brooklyn Light Artillery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that there were a number of individuals who wanted to join a German artillery company under his command; asking if he could get authority to enlist a company of 4 or 6 pieces to be attached to the German regiment forming in Cleveland; and stating that he had no doubt a German artillery company could be raised in the Cleveland area within a short time, that he had been urged to take this step by many members of artillery units which had served in western Virginia, and that he could get good and true men, some of whom had military experience.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 94]

September 2, 1861
Jonas Schoonover, Captain of the Bath Guards, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that citizens of Bath Township, Summit County had organized a home guard; requesting arms; and stating that they could give good bonds for arms, that they would buy any old arms which had been laid aside, and that they wanted to be ready if Ohio was in danger upon her borders or to march to the sunny South.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 168]

September 2, 1861
H. Sercanowski, Hospital Surgeon, 17th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had been in Cincinnati until May 27 recruiting for different regiments at Camp Harrison, Camp Dennison, and Camp Clay, that he had been Assistant Surgeon of the 13th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) until August 2, and that he was transferred to the 17th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) as a Surgeon to bring the men home from western Virginia since Dr. [John G.] Kyle, Surgeon of the regiment, had been appointed to the post hospital and the Assistant Surgeon remained sick at the hospital; requesting an appointment as Recruiting Officer for Camp Putnam or any other camp in Washington County to enlist volunteers for three years' service; and stating that he spoke English, German, French, and Polish, and that he had served in the Prussian Army as a medical and surgical officer and thought he could be of use to Ohio and the United States in the same capacity.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 152]

September 2, 1861
M[oses] R. Shalters, Alliance Agricultural Works, Fisher, Shalters & Co., manufacturers of Fisher's Wrought Iron Mower, wheat drills, corn mills, plows, cultivators, etc., Alliance, Stark County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that on account of the times, he was compelled to close their shops, that being used to active business and the control of men in shops, he was offering his services to the State in some capacity except as Private, and that given his numerous acquaintances, he thought he could do well at recruiting or any task which would contribute to the suppression of rebellion; and citing references including David Tod.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 38]

September 2, 1861
Z. Shields, Milford, Clermont County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he was asked by the people of Clermont County to serve as a Recruiting Officer, that with Dennison's order, he could have one hundred men at Camp Dennison in a short time, and that he had received commissions in 1854 from William Medill and 1857 from Salmon P. Chase.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 115]

September 2, 1861
J.H. Sieg, Hale Post Office, Ridgeway, Hardin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had requested permission for William Stuart to raise a company of infantry, but had received no answer; requesting that permission be sent immediately; stating that he had also asked if R.K. Sieg, Clerk of Company F, 13th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) would be permitted to assist in command of the company, that William Stuart was a responsible farmer, but lacked military experience, that Stuart's loyalty could not be doubted, and that Stuart had indomitable energy and perseverance; and providing references for R.K. Sieg.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 103]

September 2, 1861
John Snodgrass, Mattamoras, Washington County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he had served for nine months as a volunteer in the Utah expedition, that he felt it his duty to raise a company in Washington County, Ohio and serve as Captain, and that he wanted an appointment and authority; asking how few would be accepted as a company and which camp the company would be ordered to; stating that the company's term of service would be three years unless discharged sooner, and that they wanted to stand by the stars and stripes now and forever.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 113]

September 2, 1861
Clement Stebbins, Grafton, Lorain County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter requesting a position in the army; stating that he had been asked to address Buckingham regarding an appointment as Quartermaster in the Commissary Department of a regiment; providing references; and stating that he was fifty years of age.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 54]

September 2, 1861
Edward Sullivan, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter asking if General Order Number 50 would prevent the organization of an independent company, or if it would require an independent company or part of such already formed to get permission from the proper authority to remain organized.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 101]

September 2, 1861
W.B. Sunderland, Massieville, Ross County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he wanted to help put down rebellion and sustain the glorious Union even though he was not subject to military duty, and that with a commission from Buckingham, he would try to raise a company of good and true men; and providing references.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 85]

September 2, 1861
C.A. Trimble, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that the bearer, Dr. F. Rehwinkle of Chillicothe, wanted to raise a company in Ross County and adjoining counties for the 3rd German Regiment, that many of the Germans who went from Ross County and adjoining counties into the three months' service wanted to re-enlist, but preferred to join a German regiment, that Rehwinkle's military inclination, education and excellent character fit him for the work of organizing and commanding a company, and that he hoped Dennison would give Rehwinkle authority to recruit a company if it was consistent with the interests of the service.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 28]

September 2, 1861
John J. Walpole, Roseville, Muskingum County, Ohio. To Charles Potwin, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. Letter stating that he wanted to raise a company for three years' service to do battle for his country; and requesting that Potwin act on his behalf and obtain a permit from Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham.
1 p. [Series 147-6: 163]

September 2, 1861
Thomas M. Ward, Lieutenant, Chicago, Illinois. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he was exerting every effort in his power to recruit volunteers for the reorganization of his company, that he had been in Chicago for two days and his prospects were "flattering", that the reputation gained by the "gallant" 14th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) in western Virginia was well known and highly spoken of in Chicago, that the only real difficulty in recruiting was the lack of uniforms for the men as soon as they enlisted, that uniforms were provided to men in the regular army as soon as they enlisted, which facilitated the work of the Recruiting Officer, that another obstacle for some of the officers was the lack of money to pay the necessary expense of their men's board in the country prior to reaching camp where they could receive their rations, and that he swore in recruits before a magistrate and left nothing undone which could increase the number of Ohio volunteers.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 126]

September 2, 1861
G.S. Williams, Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter requesting a commision as 1st Lieutenant for the purpose of enlisting a company; stating that he preferred to act under a commission so that he could send volunteers into camp as fast as obtained and avoid the possibility of the company disbanding at pleasure, and that he might have applied for a Captain's commission, but did not want to be considered as overestimating himself; providing references; and stating that he was a relative of the family of Micajah T. Williams, that he could not "contentedly" stay at home while the war for the preservation of the government was underway, and that to stay at home would make him feel as though he was shifting the responsibility of his citizenship.
2 pp. [Series 147-6: 78]