April 1, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Orders No. 63; stating that the resignation of 2nd Lieutenant Ezekiel Hitchens, 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on April 1, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
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April 1, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Orders No. 63; stating that the resignation of 1st Lieutenant Thomas Quigley, 68th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on April 1, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 64]

[April? 1?, 1862]
R[obert] L. McKinlay, Captain, Company A, 59th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, et. al. To the Honorable William Dennison, Columbus. Letter signed by sixty-nine members of Company A, 59th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; petitioning Dennison to commission William Bartlow as 1st Lieutenant of said company; and stating that the 1st Lieutenancy was vacant in said company, and that Bartlow was qualified to fill the vacancy and the choice of his company.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 147]

April 1, 1862
George D. Ruggles, Assistant Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter reporting that 1st Lieutenant E.C. Wayman, 75th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Milton Wells, 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 1st Lieutenant George W. Ecker, 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 2nd Lieutenant Thomas D. Minturn, 39th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and Captain J.N. Brown, 58th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had resigned effective on the dates specified.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 225]

April 1, 1862
G[eorge] H. Safford, Lieutenant Colonel Commanding, 55th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Schenck, Green Springs, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that there was a vacant 1st Lieutenancy in the 55th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry caused by the resignation of 1st Lieutenant [William D.] Sherwood; recommending the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant Francis H. Morse of said regiment to fill the vacancy, and that 1st Sergeant Sylvester M. Miller be appointed 2nd Lieutenant in said regiment to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Morse; and stating that Morse was the most competent and promising 2nd Lieutenant in their regiment, that any of those who might have older commissions were not as suitable by far as Morse, that Miller was well worthy in every way to receive the appointment recommended, that Colonel [John C.] Lee was now absent from the command and had been for some 5 weeks, that as they were about to move forward, they needed all the vacant offices to be filled without delay, and that two of their Lieutenants were home sick, two were sick there, and they had to send two on recruiting duty by orders making them short eight Lieutenants.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 111]

April 1, 1862
Percy S. Sowers, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. To General. Letter stating that before receiving the General's order to recruit a company for the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he had made arrangements with Lieutenant C.A. Leiter to assist him in filling up a company of which Leiter was to be 1st Lieutenant and he was to be Captain, that they worked hard and succeeded in recruiting 50 men, that Colonel [C.H.] Sargent decided this number would secure the Captaincy only and Leiter, by reason of his recruiting commission, was entitled to the position, that he therefore got nothing, that in his judgment, recruiting in Stark County was at an end for the present at least, that he had worked hard to rejoin the army, but without success, that he had been a 1st Lieutenant in the 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), that subsequently, he was Adjutant of the 19th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) and served with the regiment in Virginia, that he also had 5 or 6 years experience as a drill officer, that he had not been inclined to enlist as a Private soldier, but did so 48 hours after the President's proclamation was published in Washington, that his services had been offered to the army in any position where he might be useful, yet "silent contempt" had always met the offer, that there was nothing for him to do but wait for something to turn up, that the daily report of his recruits was incorporated with Leiter's, and that his time expired on April 1, 1862.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 70]

April 2, 1862
James Buckingham, Duncans Falls, Muskingum County, Ohio. To Dear Sir. Letter stating that there was a young man (Rufus Tole) who lived near him and wished a pass to join his regiment in Tennessee, that Tole was a Private in Company E, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that Tole was up the Big Sandy under General [William] Nelson, that Tole was sent home on furlough to recruit, that Tole was now perfectly well and desired to join his regiment, and that Tole had worked for him some four years and left the previous Fall for the war.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 196]

April 2, 1862
John H. Carter, Lieutenant Colonel, 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he wished to have a recruiting permit issued for Lieutenant J[ohn] C. Parker, formerly of the 6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to recruit for the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he had known Parker for several years, that he had Parker in his command prior to the war, and that Parker was an officer and a soldier; requesting that Buckingham give Parker an appointment as a 2nd Lieutenant, and allow Parker forty days to raise his men; and stating that he was sure Parker could accomplish the task.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 96]

April 2, 1862
J.M. Estep, Chairman, Charles Warfel, O. Slemmons, S.B. Shotwell, and Jno. S. Pearce, Secretary, Harrison County Military Committee, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter recommending Archibald N. Hanna of Harrison County as a suitable person to be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant for the purpose of raising a company of volunteers in Harrison County, Jefferson County, and Belmont County; and stating that Hanna was a young man of good character and standing, and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances in the section indicated, that they thought Hanna would be able to recruit a company in about the usual time, and that they would aid Hanna in his efforts to get up a company.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 199]

April 2, 1862
Lyman J. Jackson, Major, 11th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Point Pleasant, Virginia. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that if Colonel Charles A. DeVilliers ceased to command the 11th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, it would offer an opportunity to fill the position which should be used, that by assigning recruits from some unfilled regiment in Ohio and appointing one of their field officers to a vacancy, he thought justice would be done satisfactorily to all parties, that as to the vacancy which such an appointee might fill, they had only to object to the appointment of anyone over Lieutenant Colonel [Augustus H.] Coleman, that Coleman suited them and the service admirably, that if it were necessary to fill the regiment, Coleman would be willing to waive what was so dear to a soldier, the right to promotion, that they, however, protested against Coleman doing so, that they thought a Lieutenant Colonelcy or a Majority was amply sufficient for furnishing only 250 men out of a maximum regiment, that his own promotion to the Lieutenant Colonelcy was not of so much interest to them, and that he would cheerfully waive his right, leaving Buckingham to appoint a new Lieutenant Colonel over him, if it was deemed necessary in order to fill their deficiency; and requesting that no new appointment be made until the new appointee had furnished the men.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 116]

[April? 2?, 1862]
D.S. Judd, et. al. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by twelve citizens of Hardin County, Ohio; requesting that A.H. Davis be promoted to Captain of a company and authorized to raise a company of sharpshooters; and stating that they thought Davis was one of the best and most influential men residing in their county.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 91]

April 2, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Orders No. 66; stating that the resignation of Lieutenant W.S. Dodge, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was accepted to take effecr on April 2, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 97]

April 2, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Orders No. 66; stating that the resignation of Captain Chauncey Eggleston, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was accepted to take effect on March 14, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 98]

April 2, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Orders No. 66; stating that the resignation of Major H.F. Wilson, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was accepted to take effect on March 10, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 99]

April 2, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Orders No. 66; stating that the resignation of Lieutenant L.C. Thayer, Regimental Quartermaster, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was accepted to take effect on March 22, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 109]

April 2, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri. To Lieutenant L.C. Thayer. Special Orders No. 66; stating that the resignation of Lieutenant L.C. Thayer, Regimental Quartermaster, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was accepted to take effect on March 22, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck. Bears a note stating that the resignation contained no remark relating to public property, pay, etc.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 231]

April 2, 1862
W. Scott Ketchum, Brigadier General and Acting Inspector General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, St. Louis, Missouri. To ? Letter certifying that he had, by order of General [Henry] Halleck, mustered Valentine Bausenwein, Colonel, 58th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry out of the service of the United States; and stating that Bausenwein was accountable for three U.S. horses taken from Assistant Quartermaster W.C. Simonton, 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 115]

April 2, 1862
A. Kintz, Somerset, Perry County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that one of Buckingham's recruiters had enlisted a boy of his that was 16 years old on August 1, 1861, and in rather delicate health, that the recruiter had already sent the boy's name to Buckingham, that the boy's name was Patrick Kintz or J.P. Kintz, that he wanted Buckingham to erase the boy's name, that he had one boy in the army and could not spare the other, and that he hoped Buckingham would not put him to any further difficulty.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 130]

April 2, 1862
J.P. Kline, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he desired to obtain some information in regard to recruiting in Ohio for Birge's regiment of sharpshooters, that Captain Daugherty of that corps was at Dayton some two weeks before and held out inducements for him to assist in recruiting a company, that a few days since, he was called upon by Lieutenant Booth in regard to the same matter, and that Booth said that Daugherty had already organized two additional companies and that he (Booth), Captain Williams of Mount Vernon, and Kline were, by direction of Daugherty, to be authorized to raise a third company for Birge's corps; asking if any such arrangement existed; stating that he could readily raise part or the whole of a company at Dayton, that before doing so, he wanted the proper papers placed in his hands authorizing him to recruit with a reasonable fixed time for the purpose, that he proposed going with such recruits as he might obtain, and that he had a number of young men ready to start with him if he was properly authorized; and citing the Military Committee of Montgomery County as a reference.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 214]

April 2, 1862
Louis M. Miller, Austinburg, Ashtabula County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he was unwell and wholly unable to form his company, that he had written to Taylor and given the company up to him as it was uncertain when he would be able to return, that it seemed necessary for the company to be ready to leave immediately, that for this reason, he had given the company up to Taylor despite regretting the necessity of doing so, that he hoped to be able to resume business in a week or so, that he would then be glad to carry out his original intention of recruiting a company for the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he hoped this explanation would be satisfactory to the department, and that he assured Buckingham of his regret at being compelled to leave the company so inopportunely at a time when his own interests seemed to demand his presence.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 167]

April 2, 1862
T.F. Mitchell, Lieutenant, 50th Virginia Regiment, Camp Chase Prison, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that owing to the peculiar state of his health, which was of a pulmonary character, he was compelled, in justice to himself, to solicit a parole to the city of Columbus or such other limits as Tod might suggest, that during his six months at the prison, he had been honored by a parole to the limits of Camp Chase for some weeks, and that for the strict observance of which, he begged to present certificates from those who had an opportunity of observing and knowing his every action.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 90]

April 2, 1862
Granville Moody, Colonel, 74th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Commanding Post, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that when Tod dined with them at Camp Chase, he claimed that Moody and his field officers ought to receive pay from the date of their commissions, that this he thought was just, that he entered the service on December 11, 1861, and his commission bore the same date, that he had labored night and day for the regiment and the Government, that he hoped Tod would order the Paymaster to so settle with him on April 3, as his family needed subsistence, that Major [Alexander S.] Ballard's claim was in the same condition as his, and that Ballard's commission as Major bore the date of October 5, 1861; and requesting that Tod make arrangements for Ballard on the same basis as he claimed for himself.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 87]

April 2, 1862
James Murray, Attorney General's Office, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that his friend, R.H. Shoemaker, was a worthy man and a first rate officer, that Shoemaker was a Lieutenant in Company A, 12th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and that the Captaincy of Company C in the same regiment was vacated owing to the incompetency of the late incumbent; and requesting that Shoemaker be appointed to fill the vacancy.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 89]

April 2, 1862
James Powers, late Captain, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Lordstown, Trumbull County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he reported to Buckingham on March 6, giving his post office address and a copy of his leave of absence, that he had not received any reply to the same, that he had not received any information from anyone whether he was discharged, a supernumerary, or would be called into service again, that if he was to be called into service, he thought his health was now sufficient, and that he had not received any pay since he entered upon his duty on October 2, 1861; and asking where he stood.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 191]

[April 2, 1862]
James Powers, Lordstown, Trumbull County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he wished to be informed regarding his current position in the army, that he was at Lordstown on the leave of absence which he had shown Tod, that he had not received any different order from Colonel [Charles] Whittlesey, that there had been no word whether he was discharged, a supernumerary, or would be called into the service, that he had reported three times to Whittlesey and twice to Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham, that if he was called into the service again, his health was sufficiently improved for him to stand it, and that he had not received any pay; and asking when he could receive his pay.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 209]

April 2, 1862
John C. Smith, Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that on account of ill health, which at the time was thought would prove of a serious character, he resigned his position as 2nd Lieutenant in the 49th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that after a brief absence, he found his health had very rapidly improved, that he was again fully able to discharge the duties of a soldier, that he was informed that under the circumstances, he could be reinstated, that if so, he would be much gratified and ready for active service at a moment's notice, and that he hoped to again enter active service in defense of their common country.
1 p. [Series 147-30: 129]

April 2, 1862
Henry A. Webb, 1st Lieutenant, 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near New Madrid, Missouri. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he desired an appointment to one of the Captaincies now vacant in the 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he went to Camp Chase on August 3, 1861, with 60 men and was assigned to the 30th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that within a week, enough men were sent by friends to fill his company, that some of these men reached him and others, on getting reports of bad accommodations at Camp Chase, either turned back or enlisted elsewhere, that men were then leaving camp every day, that no less than a full company could be mustered in at the time, that of those who came with companies, nearly one half became discouraged and went home, that by Buckingham's special order dated August 14, 1861, his company was transferred to the 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and consolidated with Captain [Frank] Lynch's company, that they held an election of officers, were mustered that day, and went directly into the field where they had been ever since, that thus far, he had expended over $200, and that he well understood that the two prime questions considered in promotions were rank and merit; and providing references.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 209]

[April? 2?, 1862]
William S. Williams, Captain, 3rd Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that Buckingham had told him that by a recent order of the War Department, he could muster his own men into the service of the United States, that the authorities of his department appeared to know nothing of the order Buckingham referred him to and refused to pay the battery as they now stood on the rolls, that he thought it probable they would be sent to New Mexico in a few days, or so the Chief of Artillery informed him, that it would be very desirable to be paid before moving as they were independent, had no sutler, etc., that the rolls he was sending were checked off by Captain Dod, and that Dod neglected to sign the rolls and they could draw no pay until he did; asking Buckingham to have Dod sign the rolls or have the matter fixed in some way; and stating that those Ohio batteries in the area had only the minimum numbers of men, and that they were now trying to form into four-gun batteries.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 196]

April 3, 1862
Andrew J. Avery, Drum Major, 50th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter calling Buckingham's attention to the 50th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; stating that on April 2, 1862, the Colonel [S.J. McGroarty] returned to camp in a very inebriated condition, that the men were all ordered out for the purpose of cheering certain officers and offering three groans for Lieutenant Colonel [M.P.] Nolan, that the men were promised all the straw and every comfort desirable if they would participate in the disgraceful proceedings, that officers striking their men was a daily occurrence, that besides the abusive epithets made use of by officers towards Privates were increasing acts of insubordination, that he had served in the Mexican War and also under Colonel [John W.] Lowe of the 12th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) in the capacity of Drum Major, but never before this had he seen acts that required reformation, that his services were very much desired by Colonel Sargent in the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he had been acting as Drum Major of the 50th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry for seven months, that he wished to know if Buckingham could give him a transfer to the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry where his services would be appreciated and where he could be respected, that the condition of affairs at Camp Becket near Hamilton was altogether of the most disgraceful character, and that many acts he witnessed there would make anyone connected with the regiment blush with shame; and citing references.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 180]

April 3, 1862
B.T. Bowers, Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that Captain [Aaron C.] Johnson of the 12th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery arrived that day and brought an appointment directed to him as a 2nd Lieutenant in said battery; notifying Buckingham of his acceptance of the appointment; and stating that as he wished to avoid a trip to Columbus on account of time and money, he wanted to know if he could be mustered in by a commissioned officer locally, that he wished to have his recruiting station changed from Cleveland, Ohio to Bridgeport, Ohio, to include Jefferson County and Belmont County, and that he thought he could be of more service to Johnson in those two counties.
2 pp. [Series 147-30: 192]