May 22, 1862
Alfred Dingess, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter requesting that the Adjutant General immediately forward some papers for the purpose of obtaining names for the formation of a company of Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 69]

May 22, 1862
C.S. Hamilton, Louisville, Kentucky. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that Tod's letter of instructions came duly to hand and by working day and night, he got started Tuesday at 3 P.M., that owing to the loss of twelve hours time on the way, he did not reach Louisville until that morning at 1 A.M., that he went to work as early that morning as he could find officers at their places, that he first inquired into the conditions of the parole of the Morgan prisoners as directed by Tod, that he found it to be general in its terms, limiting them to no place, that he learned at once that there was ill feeling existing between the prisoners and Major Flint commanding the Barracks, that he at once procured an interview with Flint in relation to the prisoners, that Flint gave him a very bad picture of the conduct of the prisoners, and said they were insubordinate and that the officers encouraged this spirit, etc., etc., that Flint at once informed him that the Governor of Ohio had no authority in the premises, that Flint held and must continue to hold the men under an order from General [Don Carlos] Buell, a copy of which Flint gave him, that Special Order No. 41, dated May 6, 1862, stated that Captain Jumper, 18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and all other officers and men of General [Ormsby M.] Mitchel's division lately taken prisoners by the enemy and released on parole would be sent to Louisville to report to Major Flint commanding the Barracks, that they would be organized by Flint into four companies and would be used by him for provost and garrison purposes, that the organization effected by Flint would be without regard to their proper regimental and company organizations, and that they would be retained on the original rolls of their respective commands as prisoners on parole at Louisville, Kentucky, that under said order, Major Flint required these prisoners to stand guard, drill, etc., that they claimed this was a violation of their parole and the feeling of the men and officers (prisoners) was very excited, that about 50 of them had already taken the responsibility of leaving and officers told him that many more would do it at the first opportunity, that he asked Flint if his orders were considered imperative, if he should consider the matter settled, and if the men were to be kept and made to perform duty as pointed out in General [Don Carlos] Buell's order, that Flint answered that the order was regarded as imperative and he might consider the question settled, that he then asked Flint if it would be considered an improper interference if he explained the condition of things to the men, that Flint answered that he could see no good it would do, that his interview with Flint then closed, that he intended that evening to take the responsibility of mixing among the men, explaining matters to them and urging obedience, that the men complained of their treatment very much, that the arrangements for cooking and eating were too contracted for the number of men at the place (the park barracks three miles from the city) and the cooking and eating were so often repeated in the same pots with the same dishes and on the same table, that it looked hard indeed, that Major Flint replied to all these charges by saying that he was taken by surprise, that he had no notice that the men were coming, and that he had done the best he could under the circumstances, that Flint had arranged for building them cooking and eating sheds and for issuing regular rations to them, that Flint charged that their complaints were unreasonable and groundless, that so the matter went on and would, he supposed, until the order of General [Don Carlos] Buell was changed, that he next called upon the medical director, Dr. Perin, who gave him an order for admission to the hospitals, that he immediately began the round, that he had visited Nos. 4 and 5 and found a large number of Ohio men, with every one of whom he talked a little, that only a few seemed to be suffering very much, that there was a surprising degree of fortitude and cheerfulness existing among them, that the men from Shiloh, sick and wounded, seemed to glory in letting him know that they were in that bloody battle, although they were modest enough about introducing the subject themselves, that the two hospitals he had visited were in well ventilated, commodious rooms, that everything was clean and orderly, that he took great pleasure in saying that they seemed to be about as well kept as they could be, that a few cases of dirty shirts was about all he saw that was wrong, that in the matter of food, there was perhaps a lack of little delicacies such as many sick folks had at home, that there was not one word of complaint, that they hired or detailed their nurses and ward superintendents and did not depend on voluntary nurses, that men of experience said that it worked badly to depend on volunteer nurses, that he made known to Dr. Perin the fact that he had power to give transportation passes, that Perin seemed to regard the plan as a bad one, that he feared Perin would so act as to throw difficulties in the way of the procurement of furloughs by some who ought to have them, that in this he might be wrong and he would not say it in any other than a confidential communication such as his letter, that he saw no reason for incurring any expense for the sick in the hospitals, but before he got around, he might see reason for doing something, that as to the prisoners, he could do nothing but what would be considered uncalled for and impertinent by Major Flint, that he would have to look well over the ground before doing anything, if he did anything at all, that he did not wish to prejudice Tod's mind against Major Flint, that Flint treated him very considerately, that he believed Flint intended to do his duty and nothing more, that Flint's fault was that he could see no reason why anything should be explained to a soldier, that to obey seemed to be all Flint thought a soldier should know or do, that this he regarded as a vice and it was perhaps common to most regular military officers, that he was decidedly of the opinion that there was poor management at the post at Louisville and by a little watching, he might find who was to blame, that Tod directed him to go to Cairo as soon as he had looked into the hospitals at Louisville and furnished papers to such sick men (and the prisoners) as the medical director was willing to furlough, that furloughing was a daily matter almost, that he had found none ready to receive passes so far that day, that there might be some the next day and more the day after, and so on, that in looking over the matter, he thought it best to stay at Louisville just long enough to get matters understood, run over to Cairo, and return to Louisville on a day appointed, that he did not see how else to manage it and effect what Tod's instructions seemed to contemplate, that he would start for Cairo so as to reach there on Saturday evening if possible, that Tod had requested the name of a person to whose care he could be addressed while in Cairo, that he had not a single acquaintance whom he knew to be now in Cairo, that he supposed it would be as well to address him in care of the Postmaster of Cairo, that the Paymaster had lately been to Louisville, but visited no hospital and consequently paid no sick, and that he would do his utmost to make his mission useful, but he feared red tape would tangle them up at almost every turn.
7 pp. [Series 147-34: 206, 207]

May 22, 1862
E.G. Johnson, La Grange, Lorain County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter asking if the Adjutant General was issuing any orders to recruit new companies for the war; and stating that if so, he would like to present credentials and raise a company, and that if the Adjutant General was not authorized at present to raise more troops, he wished to know how long it would be before such authorization was granted.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 53]

May 22, 1862
B.F. Lauck, Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that according to the morning paper, a proclamation was to be issued in a few days calling for volunteers, that if this was the case, he held himself in readiness to recruit if Tod saw proper to give him a commission, and that if Tod needed additional nurses, he would accept an appointment.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 54]

May 22, 1862
Aaron Pardee, Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that a vacancy had occurred in Company I, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, lately stationed at Fort Scott, Kansas, by the appointment of former 1st Lieutenant David Welch to a Captaincy in the regiment, that he was applying on behalf of Orderly Sergeant R[ichard] H. Pardee of Company I and asking that Tod appoint him to the vacancy, that the paper signed by the Captain, etc., would show in what estimation Pardee was held as an officer, and that he had no doubt Pardee was competent to do the duties of the office and was loyal and true to the country.
2 pp. [Series 147-34: 101]

May 22, 1862
William P. Richardson, Lieutenant Colonel Commanding, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Franklin, [Virginia]. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he supposed before now that Tod had received official notice of the resignation of Colonel [James A.] Jones of the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that since Jones' resignation, the Colonel of the 2nd Virginia Regiment resigned and his place had already been filled by telegraph from Governor [Francis H.] Pierpont, that they were in the same brigade and had always ranked the 2nd Virginia Regiment, and that it would be desirable if the commission of the Colonel to be appointed for the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry should be filed up on the day of Jones' resignation (May 11) so that their regiment might as nearly as possible retain its rank in the brigade.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 129]

May 22, 1862
Joseph E. Riggs, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that there appeared to be a probability of Ohio being called upon to furnish a new quota of troops to assist in putting down the rebellion, that in such a case, he desired an appointment as Major, and that Tod would find in the office of the Adjutant General, under date of November 1861, letters from responsible parties endorsing his claims.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 234]

[May 23?, 1862]
Washington Bryan, et. al., Monroe County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by fifty-two citizens of Monroe County, Ohio; and requesting Tod to appoint Jere Williams, Captain, Company C, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to the office of Major in said regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 149]

May 23, 1862
C.S. Hamilton, Louisville, Kentucky. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had completed the round of the hospitals (six in all) and had little to say of their condition different than what he had said of the two mentioned in his letter dated May 22, that No. 3 was not so well kept as the others and was not in as good a condition, nor was the room as suitable as the others, that he visited the Barracks that day and found the prisoners had arrangements for cooking and eating nearly completed, that eating a dinner of their own cooking and having a supper in prospect had put them in better humor, that the prisoners found out what his business was and gathered around him, voicing their complaints without stint, that he explained the condition of matters to them and, in a good natured way, rebuked them and silenced the complainers, that there was a very general expression of a determination to make the best of their position, that the Barracks was a place for convalescents and men unfit for duty who were awaiting orders, etc., that rations were not issued in regular order, but provisions were drawn and the cooking done by persons employed, that the eating was done at a communal table, that there was a screw loose about the concern, but he had been unable to satisfy himself where it was, that it struck him that the medical department was very remiss in some things, that there were hundreds of men there who would never be fit for duty and yet they were unable, even in many cases where every preliminary step had been taken, to procure discharges, that there were many rheumatics, some with frozen feet, some with external piles, many with constitutions ruined yet able to be about and of some use to their friends and families if at home, and many wounded who would be seen at once, by any man that had judgment enough to drive oxen, as never being fit for soldiers, and that these wounded were very anxious to get discharges, but none could be gotten; asking if it could be true, as many said, that officers had the promotion of their own or their friends' interests in view instead of the interests of the government; and stating that he would leave for Cairo on May 24, that in looking over Tod's instructions, he had concluded to leave Louisville without any positive understanding that he would return, and that as soon after arriving at Cairo as practicable, he would telegraph the name of a suitable person to whose care to address him.
3 pp. [Series 147-34: 203, 204, 205]

[May 23?, 1862]
William Henning, et. al., Monroe County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by forty-two citizens of Monroe County, Ohio; and requesting that Tod appoint Jere Williams, Captain, Company C, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to the office of Major in said regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 148]

May 23, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Camp on Corinth Road, Mississippi. True copy of Special Field Orders No. 71; stating that the resignation of Chaplain J[eremiah] M. Drake, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was accepted to take effect on May 23, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck. Bears a note dated August 29, 1862, from William W. Sherman, Paymaster, Columbus, Ohio; certifying that the above was a true copy of the original as given him.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 229]

May 23, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Camp on Corinth Road, Mississippi. True copy of Special Field Order No. 71; stating that the resignation of Captain C[harles] H. Kibler, 76th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on May 23, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck. Bears a note dated August 29, 1862, from William W. Sherman, Paymaster, Columbus, Ohio; certifying that the above was a true copy of the original as given him, and that he had paid Kibler $516.99 to May 23, 1862.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 229]

May 23, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Camp on Corinth Road, Mississippi. True copy of Special Field Order No. 71; stating that the resignation of Captain Thomas McIntyre, 53rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on May 23, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck. Bears a note dated August 29, 1862, from William W. Sherman, Paymaster, Columbus, Ohio; certifying that the above was a true copy of the original as given him.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 229]

May 23, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Camp on Corinth Road, Mississippi. True copy of Special Field Orders No. 71; stating that the resignation of Captain George Raymond, 72nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on May 23, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck. Bears a note dated August 29, 1862, from William W. Sherman, Paymaster, Columbus, Ohio; certifying that the above was a true copy of the original as given him.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 229]

May 23, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Camp on Corinth Road, Mississippi. True copy of Special Field Order No. 71; stating that the resignation of Surgeon R[udolph] Wirth, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was accepted to take effect on May 23, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck. Bears a note dated August 29, 1862, from William W. Sherman, Paymaster, Columbus, Ohio; certifying that the above was a true copy of the original as given him.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 229]

May 23, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Camp on Corinth Road, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 71; stating that the resignation of 2nd Lieutenant John Davis, 39th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on May 23, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 230]

May 23, 1862
George D. Ruggles, Assistant Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter reporting that three named officers of the volunteer forces from Ohio had resigned to take effect on the dates set opposite their respective names.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 209]

May 23, 1862
Daniel Walton, et. al., Monroe County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by eighty citizens of Monroe County, Ohio; and stating that being informed that a vacancy existed in the office of Major in the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, they requested Tod to fill the same by the appointment of Jere Williams, Captain of Company C in said regiment.
2 pp. [Series 147-34: 150]

May 24, 1862
Edward Archbold, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he was informed that Colonel [James A.] Jones of the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had been compelled by ill health to resign, that this implied promotion for Lieutenant Colonel [William P.] Richardson and Major [George] Webster and that a Major would be commissioned, that he had a dear son in the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry who was a minor when he volunteered with his consent and blessing, that a few brief years ago, his son was a prattler on his knee, that in every letter to his son, he had exhorted him to disregard danger and death and to fear nothing but dishonor, that his heart was cheered with the intelligence that his son's conduct came up to that standard, that this accounted for the deep interest he took in the regiment, that as a man of honor and a political friend of Tod's through all changes and vicissitudes, he felt safe in assuring him that Captain James Washburn, Company B, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry ought to receive the commission of Major, that Washburn was a soldier tried and true, a brave man, and a good officer, that no charge of insubordination or neglect of duty had ever been brought against Washburn, that he believed Washburn to be the choice of the regiment, that if Tod doubted this, he should order an election, that he could not think that this measure would be any injury to military discipline in such a regiment, that although only thirteen months in the service, it was already a regiment of veterans as true and as reliable as the Roman Tenth Legion, that at home, the men had been accustomed to yield obedience to officers elected by themselves from the judge on the bench down to constable and supervisor, that an election, therefore, would not inspire them with any insubordinate ideas, that [James F.] Charlesworth of Company A was Washburn's chief competitor, that he regarded the attempt to get up a recommendation for [Jeremiah] Williams of Company C as a mere ruse by Frank Sinclair who resigned a 2nd Lieutenant's commission and returned home on account of intemperate habits, that it might be said that the sentence of the court martial upon Charlesworth for insubordination was remitted, and that he supposed Tod could easily conceive what influences might procure the remission; and asking if, fairly and squarely, that remission was not enough, if Charlesworth was almost immediately to be rewarded with a promotion, and if it would help discipline in the regiment to see Charlesworth almost immediately promoted to Major because as a Captain he was guilty of willful, deliberate disobedience of his superior officer.
4 pp. [Series 147-34: 85]

May 24, 1862
James Harvey, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that his son, William N. Harvey, Company B, 48th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was wounded in the battle of Shiloh, and that he did not think his son would ever be able again to endure the fatigue of severe field duty; asking if his son could be detailed as a recruiting or drill officer or to some post in camp or the hospital department which he might be able to endure; stating that sufficient vouchers for integrity and ability could be given, that his son did a good deal of recruiting and drilling for more than one company in the 48th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry yet desired no position but that of a Private, that his son's furlough expired on June 19, that his son was 21 years old, that his son had enlisted in Delaware, Ohio where he was attending college, and that he thought his son might be able for duty in the home department, but a return to Tennessee would be only a journey to be discharged; and citing a reference as to his character and standing. Bears a pencilled note from the Adjutant General stating that he had no power to make such an appointment, and that he regretted it, but could not help it.
2 pp. [Series 147-34: 220]

May 24, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Camp on Corinth Road, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 73; stating that the resignation of Captain J. Ulman, 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on May 24, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 144]

May 24, 1862
William Kennon, and D.S. Adams, Office of the Clerk of the Court, St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that the office of Captain in Company A, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was about to become vacant by the promotion of the present Captain, and that there would probably be a vacancy in the Lieutenancy of the company; recommending Israel White, a member of the company, for the appointment of Lieutenant in the company; and stating that White was an honest, honorable, and brave man, and worthy of the place.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 84]

May 24, 1862
J. Madeira, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending Felix Renick as a suitable person to fill the office of 2nd Lieutenant in Company B, 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that a vacancy had occurred by the resignation of John Watson, 1st Lieutenant of said company, that Renick was Orderly Sergeant in Company B and highly competent to discharge the duties of 2nd Lieutenant, that Renick was rather diffident and might not press his claim on the Colonel for a recommendation, and consequently be cut off, that he would feel greatly obliged if Tod would appoint Renick, that he was in hope Renick would procure the Colonel's recommendation, and that even if Renick did not, he ought to be appointed.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 128]

May 24, 1862
Stanley Matthews, Colonel, 51st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Nashville, Tennessee. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that on April 13, 1862, he forwarded the name of 1st Sergeant Samuel Slade, Company H, as recommended by his company commander, to fill the vacancy among the 2nd Lieutenants in the 51st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry occasioned by the promotion of 2nd Lieutenant D.M. Jones, that on April 14, 1862, he notified the Adjutant General of Ohio of a vacancy among the Captains of the 51st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry occurring in consequence of the death of Captain John Patton who died the day previous, and said that he offered no objection to the promotion of the senior 1st Lieutenant next in order, that on April 24, 1862, he advised the Adjutant General's department of the vacancy among the Captains of the 51st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry occasioned by Captain J[ohn] D. Nicholas, Company H being cashiered by sentence of General Court Martial for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and breach of arrest, and said that he made no objection to the promotion of the senior 1st Lieutenant next in order, that said vacancies had not yet been filled, and that it was very desirable that they should be.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 91]

May 24, 1862
William Okey, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that they had learned that Colonel [James A.] Jones of the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had resigned and supposed there would be promotion of regimental officers and that one Captain would be made Major, that Captain [James] Washburn and Captain [Jeremiah] Williams were from Woodsfield and both were good men, that if Company A was not entitled to the promotion by right, he would be pleased to see one of their Captains receive the promotion, and that petitions were out for both Washburn and Williams, neither of which he had signed saying he would write a line instead.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 85]

May 24, 1862
William Patrick, Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter inquiring as to the status of his request for the promotion of his nephew, William Patrick, from 1st Sergeant of the cavalry company in the 3rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to 1st Lieutenant of Company I.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 77]

May 24, 1862
R.C. Shriber, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, and Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, 1st Division, Department of the Rappahannock, near Fredericksburg, Virginia. To Carleton White, Clerk, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Letter stating that being in the field, the address of the headquarters of the 1st Division was constantly changing, that at the time White spoke of, General [James] Shields' division was a district corps, that it had since been attached to the 1st Corps, Army of the Potomac, then in the Department of the Shenandoah, now in that of Major General Irvin McDowell (the Rappahannock), that the proper address was Lieutenant Colonel R.C. Shriber, Chief of Staff and Acting Assistant Adjutant General, 1st (or Shields') Division of the last above named department, and that all communications should be sent via Washington, D.C. Together with a correct list of the Ohio regiments attached to the 1st Division.
2 pp. [Series 147-34: 224]

May 24, 1862
John Welsh, Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he understood that Tod was making appointments for the army, that William Welsh's name was on file in Tod's office, that Welsh had applied to Governor [William] Dennison and received a Lieutenant's commission to raise a company, that failing to raise said company, Welsh returned to Company A, 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that Welsh was the 1st Orderly and had been since the company left Ohio for western Virginia, that Welsh came well recommended to Dennison by all the leading officers in the 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry who had seen him in service, that Welsh also had the recommendation of General Morgan and the most prominent citizens of Knox County, that it was all of no avail, that a civilian was appointed to fill up the regiment in Welsh's place, that he hoped Tod would give Welsh a promotion in some regiment, that all of Welsh's friends thought he well deserved a promotion and that he should have been promoted by Dennison, and that Welsh was the first man who volunteered from Knox County and had never thought of promotion until it was fairly merited.
2 pp. [Series 147-34: 86]

May 25, 1862
H. Benninghaus, et. al. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by forty-five individuals; and requesting Tod to appoint Captain Jere[miah] Williams of Company C, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to be Major to fill a vacancy in said regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-34: 141]

May 26, 1862
C.L. Boalt, and J.F. Dewey, Military Committee of Huron County, Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that Tod's telegram was received at 1 P.M., that at 4 P.M., they had a meeting scheduled and hoped to send Tod 50 to 100 men by the morning train and to make up the residue of the 200 at once, and that Mr. Gardiner would spare 20 men from the railroad shops, but only for 30 days or so as guards; asking if the guards at Johnson's Island were enlisted for special service or for the war, and if there could be temporary substitutes; and stating that they would try to get those who were willing to enlist for the war. Bears a P.S. from Boalt stating that they had 33 enlisted under the terms of the proclamation, but on receiving the telegram to Mr. Gardiner, these men declined going, that they now had 12 on the new list for three years or three months who signed that evening, and that they would meet the next day.
2 pp. [Series 147-34: 213]