October 14, 1861
George D. Ruggles, Assistant Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C. To Captain F[erdinand] Gunkel, late of the 12th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Letter stating that under the circumstances of Gunkel's case, Paragraph IV of General Orders Number 57, Current Series had been suspended in relation to Gunkel, and that Gunkel was authorized to re-enter the volunteer force if appointed by proper authority.
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October 14, 1861
R.K. Scott, Member of the Military Committee for the 5th Congressional District for Henry County, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that several Lieutenants had not yet enlisted any men in Henry County and he thought it advisable to cancel the commission of one of them; recommending that a commission be issued to Jonson High, a young man who he was confident would enlist at least thirty men; and stating that High was a young man of good moral character and in every way qualified for the duties of a recruiting officer.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 154]
October 14, 1861
A.L. Vail, St. Louis, Missouri. To Dr. W.L. McMillen, Surgeon General of Ohio. Letter stating that he had received notice of his appointment as Assistant Surgeon to the 43rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was much indebted for the favor, that he had entered the gunboat service some days before, and that it would be impossible for him to accept the appointment.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 53]
October 15, 1861
J[acob] Ammen, Colonel, 24th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Cheat Mountain, Virginia. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter regarding various commissions and promotions.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 224]
October 15, 1861
Samuel Black, St. Louis, [Missouri]. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he had received the appointment of Major in the 40th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he had also received notice of his appointment as First Master in the gun boat flotilla service, and that he had accepted the latter appointment, believing he could more efficiently serve his country in the navy; and declining the position of Major.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 8]
October 15, 1861
C.P. Buckingham, Adjutant General, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Colonel [Charles Whittlesey], [20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry]. Letter stating that since Whittlesey's Adjutant had been promoted and there was now a vacancy, Mr. Beardsley supposed that there would be an opportunity for him to receive the appointment, and that an application approved by Whittlesey had better be sent to the Governor without delay. Bears Charles Whittlesey's reply dated October 16.
2 pp. [Series 147-14: 19]
October 15, 1861
J.W. Henry, et. al., [Military] Committee for Brown County, Ripley, Brown County, Ohio. To ? Letter recommending M.M. Murphy as a suitable person to be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant to raise a company of volunteers for the war.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 166]
October 15, 1861
Joseph Jewett, et. al., [Military Committee for Athens County], Athens, Athens County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter recommending the appointment of McKendry Goodspeed as Recruiting Lieutenant for the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that they were personally acquainted with Goodspeed, that his qualifications fully complied with the requirements of the Adjutant General's circular of September 27, that they pledged Goodspeed their aid, and that they believed Goodspeed could raise a company in his district.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 137]
October 15, 1861
Joseph Jewett, et. al., [Military Committee of Athens County], Athens, Athens County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter recommending the appointment of Albert Parsons as Recruiting Lieutenant for the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that the committee was personally acquainted with Parsons, that his qualifications filled the standard required by the Adjutant General's circular of September 27, that the committee pledged Parsons their aid, and that they believed Parsons could raise a company in his county.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 165]
October 15, 1861
William Mills, Quartermaster, 74th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Yellow Springs, Greene County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that the bearer, Doctor Reed, of Fairfield, was a native of Greene County, a physician of extensive practice, and a man of unblemished character with a high reputation as a practitioner, that Reed had passed a creditable examination before the Military Board and was now an applicant for the position of Surgeon in the Ohio Volunteer Militia, and that Reed's appointment would doubtless be acceptable in any field of labor he might be called to fill.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 162]
October 15, 1861
William S. Moore, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that he received an official notice of his appointment or transfer (as the case may be) to the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry as Assistant Surgeon; and accepting the post.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 228]
October 15, 1861
George Neville, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he could recruit a company in Cuyahoga County under the rules and regulations of the military service, and that he could be useful in said service as 2nd Lieutenant; referring to the certificate of the proper military committee of his county; and asking to be appointed 2nd Lieutenant with authority to raise a company of men for infantry service in such regiment as designated by the proper authorities.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 134]
October 15, 1861
A. White, et. al., County Military Committee [of Hocking County], Logan, Hocking County, Ohio. To ? Letter certifying that Oscar L. Jackson of Hocking County was a man of good moral character and of such attainments as would fit him for the command of a company in the field; stating that they believed Jackson could recruit a company in Hocking County, and that they pledged to aid him in so doing; and recommending that a commission be granted to Jackson to recruit for the 22nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Hocking County.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 162]
October 15, 1861
Franklin G. Young, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter forwarding letters from Judge Ambler and John Hutchins, asking authority to recruit a company of cavalry for the 6th Regiment, [Ohio Volunteer Cavalry]; and requesting that if these recommendations were satisfactory, that he be granted the necessary authority.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 167]
October 16, 1861
James Barnett, Colonel Commanding, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Headquarters, Camp Dennison, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter asking if Captain Burrow's company had been ordered to Camp Dennison, and if so, when would they come; and requesting the appointment of Joseph Bartlett as a 2nd Lieutenant to recruit for the 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery in Cuyahoga County.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 112]
October 16, 1861
A.P. Blocksom, Secretary, Military Committee of Muskingum County, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter certifying that the Military Committee of Muskingum County had investigated the qualifications of A[very] L. Waller in view of his application to the Governor for the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant; and stating that the committee unanimously recommended Waller as a competent person of good moral character, and likely to raise a company for military service. Bears a note from M[ortimer] D. Leggett to Governor William Dennison, requesting that Waller be appointed recruiting officer of his regiment [78th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry].
2 pp. [Series 147-14: 119]
October 16, 1861
A.P. Blocksom, Secretary, [Military Committee of Muskingum County], Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. To Governor [William Dennison]. Letter certifying that the Military Committee of Muskingum County, having investigated the qualifications of D.H. Munson in view of his application for the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant, unanimously recommended him as a competent person, of good moral character, and likely to succeed in raising a company for the military service. Bears a note from M[ortimer] D. Leggett, stating that he wanted Munson appointed as a recruiting officer for his regiment.
2 pp. [Series 147-14: 119]
October 16, 1861
A.P. Blocksom, Secretary, [Military Committee of Muskingum County], Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. To Governor [William Dennison]. Letter certifying that the Military Committee of Muskingum County, having investigated the qualifications of John W. Corwyn in view of his application for the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant, unanimously recommended him as a competent person, of good moral character, and likely to raise a company for the military service. Bears a note from M[ortimer] D. Leggett, stating that he wanted Corwyn appointed as a recruiting officer for his regiment.
2 pp. [Series 147-14: 119]
October 16, 1861
Lewis P. Buckley, Colonel, 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Giddings, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that [Theron S.] Winship was the person he recommended as Quartermaster for the 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that Winship declined to act as such for the reason that he was elected 1st Lieutenant of one of the companies in the 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and when the men learned that he was about to leave them, they "remonstrated", that to reconcile the men, Winship thought it best to remain with the company, and that he would approve of the same; and recommending the appointment of Oscar F. Gibbs as Quartermaster for the 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 56]
October 16, 1861
Samuel F. Cooke, Secretary of Military Committee, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that the committee had the resignation of Silos Thurlow as Lieutenant in the 63rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and that they recommended the appointment of Rodney K. Shaw as 2nd Lieutenant to fill the vacancy.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 160]
[October 16?, 1861]
P.R. Galloway, Headquarters, Ohio Militia. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter accepting the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant to officiate in the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that he would report himself to headquarters as soon as the Colonel arrived at camp.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 230]
October 16, 1861
L.A. Hamilton, State of Ohio, Executive Department, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that having received the appointment of Surgeon in the 62nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he had visited Camp Goddard and examined the subject carefully, that he was fully satisfied that the interests of said regiment required a younger and more vigorous man to fill the position, and that his own health was such that he dared not attempt to fill the position; and resigning said appointment.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 230]
October 16, 1861
V[alentine] B. Horton, Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that several companies of volunteers and a good many officers from Meigs County had gone into the service as Virginia volunteers, that a company of cavalry left on October 15 for Wheeling, that the officers of said company and most of the Privates were from Pomeroy, that two companies, whose officers along with most of the men were from Pomeroy, went into the service as Virginia volunteers in July, that they preferred to have Ohio men go into military service in Ohio units, that the Governor of Virginia had offered the position of Lieutenant Colonel to B.M. Skinner of Pomeroy, that Skinner had the elements in his character which would make an excellent officer, and that Skinner's friends locally wanted him to go into service in an Ohio unit and Skinner preferred it also; recommending that Skinner be appointed as a Major or Lieutenant Colonel of Ohio volunteers; and stating that Skinner would show himself as a man of sterling character and an efficient officer, that Skinner was better informed in military duty than most persons who had not been specially educated in it, and that Skinner had a natural aptitude at controlling men.
2 pp. [Series 147-14: 66]
October 16, 1861
Leonidas Jewett, Chairman, 11th Congressional District [Military Committee], Athens, Athens County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that the Military Committee of Athens County had recommended Charles W. Stewart to receive a Lieutenancy for recruiting, that his committee thought the public interest would be served by the appointment, that Stewart could reach two or three squads of men at once which could not be reached by any other man on the lines of Meigs County, Vinton County, and Athens County, that he was intimately acquainted with Stewart, that Stewart was a man of good moral character, that Stewart was well qualified for the position, and that he hoped the appointment would be made and Stewart attached to the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Bears a letter dated October 16, from the Military Committee of Athens County, recommending Charles W. Stewart as a suitable person to receive the appointment of a Lieutenancy for recruiting in some district outside of Athens County, stating that the committee deemed it inexpedient to appoint any additional Lieutenants for Athens County at present, and certifying that Stewart possessed all the qualifications required by the circular of the Adjutant General dated September 27.
2 pp. [Series 147-14: 39]
[October 16?, 1861]
Abner Kellogg, Chairman pro tempore, and J.D. Ensign, Secretary, [Ashtabula County Military Committee]. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that at a regular meeting of the Ashtabula County Military Committee held at Jefferson on October 16, it was unanimously resolved that they recommend S.T. Prentice as a suitable person to receive a commission as 2nd Lieutenant under the late order of the Adjutant General, that they believed Prentice could recruit a company of infantry in Ashtabula County, that they knew Prentice to be a man of integrity and of good sober habits, and that they would render Prentice all the assistance in their power; and requesting that Prentice be assigned to the 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Bears the endorsement of Lewis P. Buckley, Colonel, 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 157]
October 16, 1861
M. Moran, Chairman, and John Berry, Secretary, [Military Committee of Wyandot County], Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that the Military Committe of Wyandot County certified that Robert A. McKelly was a young man of good moral character and of such attainments as would fit him for the command of a company in the field, that they believed McKelly could recruit a company of infantry in Wyandot County and other counties along the line of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railroad, and that they pledged to assist McKelly in so doing.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 158]
October 16, 1861
J.T. Ready, Fairfield, Greene County, Ohio. To [Assistant Adjutant General] Rodney Mason. Letter stating that at the last meeting of the Medical Board of Examiners for Army Surgeons, he was recommended for a position as Surgeon, that he had asked Governor [William] Dennison for a position and was awaiting a reply, and that Dennison had issued a new call for Surgeons, with October 17 fixed as the day for examinations; asking if his claims were to be respected first in regard to the assignment of a position since he was passed at the previous meeting, and if the old list of those passed to be Surgeons would be exhausted before making selections from the new list; requesting that Mason intercede on his behalf and insist upon his assignment to a post immediately before a new list was formed; stating that he could not easily leave his home and business just now and presumed Mason could attend to the matter in his absence, and that he would endeavor to well compensate Mason; and providing references.
3 pp. [Series 147-14: 199]
October 16, 1861
James Saffin, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Dear Friend. Letter stating that he was surprised by the contents of his friend's letter, that when he first wrote in relation to his son, he said that whatever could be done would be perfectly satisfactory, that his son had been tendered a 2nd Lieutenancy, for which he thanked his friend, that he had asked how to get his son released from service in western Virginia, that in answer to which his friend repudiated all which had heretofore been done in the matter, and that if his friend thought this was right, he had nothing more to say except to apologize for having troubled his friend in the first place.
2 pp. [Series 147-14: 42]
October 16, 1861
P.C. Schneiller, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he had applied to the local Military Committee for appointment to the position of Major, that he was asked to apply to Buckingham as the committee maintained it had no power to act in this case, that he was perfectly willing to be examined by the committee, and that he had been in the three months' service in western Virginia.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 96]
October 16, 1861
F.C. Searl, Chairman, Military Committee [of Scioto County], Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he was informed there would be two applicants for the position of Quartermaster in the 56th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he was personally acquainted with both applicants, that Huston had a good share of energy, was a lawyer of fair abilities and a general favorite with the rougher class, had many enemies among the more moral community, drank a little, but not to great excess, was a businessman who investigated closely and attended to the details well, had some bad associates and some friends among first class men, and had been a little rash in his remarks against the administration and denunciation of the war, but was right at heart, that Ward was a man of temperate habits with few enemies, and was reliable in every respect, but not as good a businessman as Huston, that he thought Ward was the best man, but the Democracy would make a great "ado" about party preference if Huston was rejected, that if Huston was appointed, it would give offense to some who believed he was not loyal, and that he had no suggestions to make.
3 pp. [Series 147-14: 69]
October 16, 1861
S.B. Shaw, Lieutenant Colonel Commanding, Headquarters, Fremont Light Guard, St. Louis, Missouri. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that having been appointed as Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment with instructions to fill it up with picked men from the Western Department, he had been recruiting in every State in the Department, that since so many regiments were but partly organized and it would take so long to get them organized and since he and many of his men were from Ohio, he thought it would advance the country's interests if his regiment was numbered among the Ohio regiments, that if this was done, he was confident it would meet the approval of General [John C.] Fremont, that four of the unattached companies could be attached to his regiment, and that part of his men were already mustered in.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 207]
October 16, 1861
S[amuel] Shelabarger, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he had united in a letter with General Mason regarding the appointment of Mr. Christie as Major of the 66th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he was now invited by the friends of Captain [Eugene] Powell of Delaware to unite with them in recommending Powell's appointment to the position, that under the circumstances he could, of course, do no more than say that he was satisfied that Powell's appointment would be a most excellent one, and that considering the present necessities and conditions of the service, Powell's appointment was as fit a one as could be made.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 47]
October 16, 1861
George W. Thompson, L.C. Abbott, and Robert Miller, [Military Committee of Preble County], Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that they were fully satisfied of the good moral character of W.B. Boman and that Boman had sufficient military experience to command successfully in the field; recommending Boman as a suitable person to receive the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant for the purpose of enlisting recruits; and promising to do all in their power to assist Boman in raising a company. Bears the endorsement of M.F. Stephens, District [Military] Committee.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 137]
October 16, 1861
A. Thomson, Military Committee for the 8th District, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio. To Governor William Dennison. Letter stating that he had heard that Captain Eugene Powell of the 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was an applicant for appointment as Major of the new regiment being organized at Urbana [66th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry], that he had known Powell from his early boyhood, that Powell was a young man of respectable attainments and most "unacceptionable" habits, that Powell had considerable military experience and had maintained a reputable standing among his fellow officers, and that Powell's appointment would be beneficial to the service.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 48]
October 16, 1861
Robert D. Whittlesey, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. To Assistant Adjutant General Rodney Mason. Letter stating that he saw by reports from Camp Dennison that there were various regiments at that post which were not full, and that he thought he could raise a company or partial company if he had a commission; asking how he should proceed to obtain a commission to raise men for one of the regiments at Camp Dennison; stating that he had just returned from the East and found he was too late for the 67th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and that he was anxious to unite his interest in the common cause; and citing references.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 141]
October 16, 1861
Crafts J. Wright, Colonel, 13th Regiment, Missouri Volunteers, Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri. To ? Letter stating that Captain Thomas Mitchell of Dayton, Ohio was authorized to recruit his company up to the full compliment and when so done, to apply to the Governor of Ohio for commissions for himself and officers for a company in the regiment now under Wright's command, and that Mitchell had already reported 54 men.
1 p. [Series 147-14: 75]