May 19, 1862
Benjamin F. Sly, Level Station, Warren County, Ohio. To General. Letter stating that on May 2, he was taken prisoner at Pittsburg Landing by the Texan Rangers, that he was released on May 8 by taking the oath of allegiance to the rebel government, which he did simply to get away, that he belonged to Company G, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and that he desired to know the General's pleasure concerning him.
1 p. [Series 147-33: 70]

May 20, 1862
John C. Smith, 2nd Lieutenant, Company K, 49th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that after having been in the service for nearly eight months, he resigned his position on the advice of their Surgeons who thought it necessary in order for him to be restored to his usual good health, that finding the cause of his sickness only temporary and his health completely restored, he asked to be reinstated and sent where he might see active service, that he was confident of his ability to bear the fatigue and exposure common to the soldier, that upon leaving the regiment, he had received a good recommendation from his superiors for having in every instance discharged his duty to the best of his ability, and that further references could be given if required.
1 p. [Series 147-33: 97]

May ?, 1862
John D. Holden, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that having sent in his resignation on account of ill health and the same having been accepted by Brigadier General [William S.] Rosecrans, and his health being entirely recovered, he had taken the liberty of writing to see if he could procure his reappointment in the same battery or some other one.
1 p. [Series 147-33: 20]

Undated
Charles L. Allen, Corporal, et. al., Company H, 12th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To ? Copy of a petition signed by seventy-nine members of Company H, 12th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that they had correct information that the Captain of Company H had recommended 2nd Sergeant Samuel Pangburn for the position of Lieutenant of said company, that they knew, being intimate with Pangburn, that he was not the man for the place either in morals or disposition, that they prayed the Colonel would look to the claims of Orderly Sergeant Samuel Yeaton whom they could recommend as being in every respect worthy of their confidence, that they hoped the appointing power would look to the interest and peace of their company by appointing someone other than Pangburn when it became necessary, that they would prefer an election, and that the opposition felt to the appointment of Pangburn as their Lieutenant was of no ordinary character. Bears a note stating that the petition was a correct copy of the petition in the possession of C[arr] B. White, Colonel, 12th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
3 pp. [Series 147-33: 215]

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A[mandar] Bingham, Captain, et. al., 6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by nineteen officers of the 6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry; recommending Major William Steadman of said regiment to Tod's notice; and stating that during their intercourse with Steadman for the past four months, they had ever found him fully equal to the many and responsible duties of his position, that they had the fullest confidence in Steadman's ability and the highest regard for his character both as an officer and a man, and that they would commend Steadman to Tod as fully worthy of any favors which it might be in his power to bestow.
1 p. [Series 147-33: 92]

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S.W.P. Cochran. To ? Incomplete letter stating that there seemed to be no vacancy in their regiment unless the commission of 1st Lieutenant Brown would be annulled, that Brown was 1st Lieutenant of Company I and was taken prisoner in one of their battles, that Brown took an oath not to fight against the South during the war and thereby obtained his release, that Brown had never been on duty since, that he might be able to obtain some other position, that he trusted the addressee would continue to exercise energy and influence in his behalf, that their Captain was absent or he would send his recommendation, that he would also send recommendations from the Lieutenant Colonel and Major, but all three were absent on furlough, and that he felt he was entitled to some position and trusted he would obtain it.
2 pp. [Series 147-33: 199]

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Commissioned Officers of the 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Regimental Headquarters. To Governor David Tod. Copy of a letter stating that Barton S. Kyle, Lieutenant Colonel of the 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, having been killed in the late battle at Shiloh Church, Tennessee, they cordially concurred in the desire that Major George W. Andrews of the same regiment be promoted so as to fill the vacancy thus occasioned, that Andrews was a successful officer as Colonel of the 15th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), that Andrews had been Major of the 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry since its organization, and that by his conduct since that time and by his faithfulness, unflinching bravery, and "unexceptionable" gallant conduct during the whole dreadful fight at Shiloh, Andrews merited and enjoyed the entire confidence of both officers and men in the command.
1 p. [Series 147-33: 133]

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James Seely, West Lafayette, Coshocton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he belonged to Company F, 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he contracted the measles at Camp Meigs and was left at West Lafayette, that he reported himself twice to his Captain by letter since he got well, that the Postmaster at West Lafayette advised him to write Tod for a pass so he could join his regiment, and that he was anxious to be in service.
2 pp. [Series 147-33: 20]

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John R. Woodward, Captain, Company C, et. al., 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by eighteen commissioned officers and soldiers of the 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; petitioning Tod to appoint Adjutant James H. Hart as Major of the regiment; testifying to Hart's eminent qualifications and his deeds of valor and bravery during the engagement of April 6 and 7 at Shiloh; and stating that Hart performed his whole duty.
1 p. [Series 147-33: 129]