[October? 8?, 1861]
M[anning] F. Force, Lieutenant Colonel Commanding, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that one paragraph of General Order Number 57 said that officers would be appointed to their permanent positions and the final muster rolls made out as soon as the enlistment rolls of the regiment were filed with the Adjutant General at Columbus, and that another paragraph said that companies would take rank according to the rank of their Captains who would take rank according to the dates of their appointments as such; asking if enlistment rolls could be filed before a company was full to a minimum for the purpose of securing permanent positions, or if General Order Number 57 varied from the rule established by General Order Number 44; and stating that it was his understanding that a complete roll must be filed first and that appointments would be made and permanent positions assigned in the order in which this was done, that if his understanding was incorrect, he asked the favor of a reply before he acted, and that he would be called upon to act that day.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 221]

October 8, 1861
M.D. Gatch, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter recommending L. Phil Meredith of Xenia as a suitable person to receive the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant for recruiting volunteers for the war; and stating that Meredith was a young man of decided talents, unquestionable integrity, and moral character, that Meredith was acquainted with a large number of Greene County's young men, whose services he could enlist had he the proper authority, and that Meredith's appointment would secure much valuable service to the Country and meet the earnest approval of a large majority of Union men in his section of the State.
2 pp. [Series 147-11: 189]

October 8, 1861
Charles M. Giffin. To Assistant Adjutant General R[odney] Mason. Letter stating that Mason's communication of October 3 had interfered materially with his previous arrangements, but that they must ever be in subjection to the higher powers, that he would have had 35 to 45 men in camp that week, but he had no desire to engage in the new system of recruiting, that he was hereby surrendering his authority to recruit, that about 20 of his men had promised to go with a company locally which was nearly full, that he could not control the balance of his men, that he had expended about $100 and resigned all further attempts at recruiting, and that he wished the government success under the new system.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 208]

October 8, 1861
H.L. Harris, Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he understood R.M. Vorhes of Coshocton was applying, or about to apply, for an office in the military department of the State, that Vorhes was not competent, not a Union man, had that morning voted a full locofoco ticket, and had been stumping Coshocton County for the locofoco ticket, that Vorhes could not get a permit from the local military committee to raise men, and should not have one, and that Vorhes was not competent to command and should have no countenance from the military authorities.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 200]

October 8, 1861
Isaac N. Hathaway, Lieutenant Colonel, 67th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Oliver, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that Lieutenant Jacobs was reporting to Buckingham through Hathaway as per the enclosed letter; asking if it was not as well for his Lieutenant to report daily to him; stating that he would keep Buckingham advised; and requesting that J.W. Ross of Perrysburgh, Wood County, Eduard Allen of Delta, Fulton County, and George W. Rockwell of Delta, Fulton County be sent notifications of appointments as Lieutenants.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 208]

October 8, 1861
Charles W. Hill, Brigadier General Commanding, Headquarters, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and W.A. Collins. To General. Letter stating that the bearer, Charles Hennesy of Toledo, was an applicant for appointment as Lieutenant for the purpose of raising a company of volunteers, and that they had known Hennesy for several years and could cheerfully recommend him as a young man of good character and intelligence who would be likely to have an influence on procuring enlistments among his own countrymen (Irishmen).
1 p. [Series 147-11: 167]

October 8, 1861
R.F. Paine, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; W.J. Hall, Cleveland, Lieutenant, 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Horatio Luce, Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio; and John S. Clemmens, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that they had long known the bearer, William J. Hall, and could confidently recommend him as a suitable person to receive the commission of Lieutenant in the Ohio Volunteer Militia, and that Hall had energy, coolness, intelligence, and patriotism which were a guarantee he would honor the position should he obtain it and would do good service for his country in crushing rebellion.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 223]

October 8, 1861
W.W. Scarborough, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that his friend, Doctor William Carson, was the son in law of his late partner, Lewis Whiteman, that Carson wanted him to write Dennison in favor of his brother, Erskine Carson of Chillicothe, that he knew Erskine Carson to be a young man of good education and correct principles and habits, that Erskine Carson had been employed for several years by Orland Smith, now appointed as Colonel of the 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that Erskine Carson wanted to go with Smith as a Lieutenant and thought he would take some good young men with him, and that it would be a safe appointment; thanking Dennison for Major [Frederick W.] Lister's promotion; and stating that the service had gotten a first rate officer in Lister, and that the 31st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry would give a good account of itself when the time came.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 132]

October 8, 1861
N[ewton] Schliech, Colonel, 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio. To General. Letter stating that he had learned with surprise of the appointment of Griffith C. Miller of Millersport, Fairfield County as a 2nd Lieutenant assigned to the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that Miller had been in Columbus when he was last there, and wanted a recommendation which he refused to provide, that Miller was a miserable drunkard without character or influence, that the simple fact of Miller's appointment would seriously impede enlistment in his neighborhood, and that not a single man would enlist under Miller; and requesting that Miller's appointment be revoked, and that no more appointments be made in Fairfield County without his sanction or that of the committee appointed by Governor William Dennison.
2 pp. [Series 147-11: 212]

October 8, 1861
J.A. Sexton, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. To Assistant Adjutant General Rodney Mason. Letter recommending L. Phil. Meredith of Xenia as a suitable person to receive the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant for recruiting volunteers for the war, that Meredith was a young man of decided talents, unquestionable integrity, and moral character, and that Meredith was acquainted with a large number of Greene County's young men, whose services he could enlist if he had the proper authority. Together with a letter dated October 8, 1861, from M.D. Gatch, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, to Assistant Adjutant General R[odney] Mason, stating that no better selection could be made for the post named than L. Phil. Meredith, and that Meredith was a gentleman of rare talent with a thorough education and considerable experience in military affairs.
2 pp. [Series 147-11: 209]

October 8, 1861
John Sherman, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that the application of Sergeant William Welch presented reasons for an exception to Buckingham's current moratorium on appointing additional Recruiting Lieutenants, that Welch came from Virginia at the request of his relation to raise a company and had experience and ability, that McFarland was very willing for Welch to be an officer and perhaps Captain of his company, and that McFarland and Welch could cooperate heartily and make a good company.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 185]

October 8, 1861
Orland Smith, Colonel, 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Jacob Hyer, Lieutenant Colonel, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter introducing L.H. Burkett, and T.M. Gray who they recommended for appointment as 2nd Lieutenants for the 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; stating that their stations would be at Greenfield, Highland County; and requesting that Burkett and Gray's district be made to embrace Highland County, Fayette County, and Ross County since Greenfield was situated in the corner of those three counties.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 177]

October 8, 1861
Orland Smith, Colonel, 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter introducing Samuel W. Pearson of Chillicothe who was recommended for appointment as 2nd Lieutenant for the 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; stating that Pearson's station would be at Chillicothe, Ross County; and requesting that Pearson's district be made to embrace Ross County and Pike County.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 232]

October 8, 1861
Orland Smith, Colonel, 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter introducing S.H. Hurst of Chillicothe who was recommended for appointment as 2nd Lieutenant for the 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; stating that Hurst's station would be at Hallsville in Ross County; and requesting that Hurst's district be arranged to embrace Ross County and Vinton County.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 234]

October [8?], 1861
Orland Smith, Colonel, 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter introducing John D. Madeira of Chillicothe, who was recommended for appointment as 2nd Lieutenant for the 73rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; stating that Madeira's station would be [?]; and requesting that Madeira's district be made to embrace Ross County and the line of the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 233]

October 8, 1861
Samuel Sterling, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that Dennison's letter of October 3 and a note from Colonel [John] Sherman of Mansfield suggested his rendering assistance to the service in the way of recruiting; that he was willing to do so; and that he would like the appointment of Lieutenant or 2nd Lieutenant.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 211]

October 8, 1861
Franklin E. Stowe, Captain of Company G, 19th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Braceville, Trumbull County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that he had reported himself and men at Camp Ford, that he was mustered in on October 5 with 50 men as a 1st Lieutenant, and that his company was fast filling up and would probably be full within the week.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 213]

October 8, 1861
Peter J. Sullivan, Colonel Commanding, Headquarters, 48th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Dennison, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that on October 7, Privates Henry Ward, Oliver Dyer, Jacob Bollinger, F. Keiser, E. Bryfogle, John James, and H.W. Taylor, who were recruited and duly enlisted by Captain Howells of Company B, 48th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, were enticed under false and fraudulent pretences from their Captain and quarters by Captain Galloway of the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Camp Dennison, that Galloway claimed the Privates as his men, and that although he had sent a requisition for the Privates, Galloway refused to give them up or permit them to return to their Captain and quarters; and requesting that Buckingham order the Privates forthwith to return and report themselves to Captain Howells.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 218]

October 8, 1861
S. Baily Walker, Major, 57th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that the bearer, John A. Hardy, had received an order from headquarters, Ohio Militia, to enlist a company of men for the three years' service, that said order was dated August 30, that Hardy was to report by September 20, that Hardy reported forty men at the time and his authority was extended, that Hardy now had sixty men and had reported to the headquarters of the 57th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Camp Vance, that Hardy now wanted to be commissioned as a Lieutenant per the recent order for recruiting under the supervision of the District Committee, that Hardy was a resident of Shelby County and wanted to fill his company locally, that the County Committee had not commenced its duties, that he therefore recommended the appointment of Hardy to the position sought, that Hardy had seen service in the regular army for a period of five years, and that Hardy was an active and efficient soldier and a man of unblemished character. Bears a note from J.L. Conklin, a member of the District Committee, stating that the County Committee had been appointed on October 5, but was not yet organized, that several members of the County Committee were currently about on duties connected with the election, that Hardy would explain the reason why he could not wait at present, and that he thought Hardy's appointment should be made.
2 pp. [Series 147-11: 175]

October 8, 1861
John Welch, C. Morris, James H. Leonidas, and N.H. Van Vorhes, Athens, Athens County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that they had been intimately acquainted with James D. Foster and most cordially recommended him as a young man eminently qualified for the recruiting service; requesting Foster's appointment as Recruiting Lieutenant for Cincinnati; and stating that Foster had been actively engaged in drilling with the horse service for a number of months, and that Foster was in every respect a thorough businessman.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 210]

October 10, 1861
[Valentine] Bausenwein, Colonel, 58th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he wanted Lieutenant Joel A. Dewey to be the Adjutant of his regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 205]

October 11, 1861
Isaac Cusac, Nicholasville, Kentucky. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter accepting his appointment as Captain of Company G, 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 148]

October 11, 1861
James Porter, Nicholasville, Kentucky. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter accepting his appointment as 1st Lieutenant of Company G, 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 151]

October 11, 1861
S[imon] B. Webber, Nicholasville, Kentucky. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had received notice of his appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Company G, 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and that he had reported to Colonel Jesse S. Norton.
1 p. [Series 147-11: 147]