May 23, 1862
Fred[erick] C. Jones, Colonel, 24th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, In camp 21/2 miles from Corinth. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that the bearer, Lieutenant R.F. Wheeler, Company A, 24th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was about to return home on a short leave of absence, that he took great pleasure in bearing his humble testimony to the bravery and officer like conduct of Wheeler in every position in the army in which he had been called to serve, that in the late battle of Shiloh, he had occasion to notice Wheeler during the entire engagement and he could truly say that a braver, more fearless officer could not be found on that terrible field, and that Wheeler was in every way a capable, efficient, and gallant officer and deserved well of his country; thanking Tod for his great kindness; and stating that he hoped his future conduct might prove him not unworthy of Tod's kindness.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 170]

May 23, 1862
A[braham] Kaga, Captain, Company K, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp near Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. To G. Volney Dorsey, Treasurer of the State of Ohio. Letter stating that he learned the previous evening that the officers of the 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had forwarded to Governor [David] Tod a recommendation for his promotion to the Majorship of the regiment, that if not inconsistent with Dorsey's feelings, he would ask him to personally call Tod's attention to the matter which would give the recommendation more weight and influence, that Dorsey would perhaps recognize him as the former editor and publisher of the Shelby County Democrat and would perhaps also remember the feeble but earnest support he gave the Union ticket, headed by Tod, the previous Fall in glorious "Little Shelby", that he thought that the change in the tone of the paper had a very material tendency in changing the vote of Shelby County from a 125 Democratic majority the year before to a 100 majority for the Union ticket the previous Fall, that the reason why this matter needed more attention than it would under other circumstances was because the Lieutenant Colonel commanding the regiment had recommended the second senior Captain without consulting the wishes of his officers, a large majority of whom, as the petition would show, were opposed to him for many good reasons, and that he thought the promotion of the second senior Captain would have any other tendency than the good of the service. Bears a note from Dorsey stating that from his knowledge of Kaga, he would be willing, if Kaga received the recommendation of the officers of his regiment, to ask for his promotion.
3 pp. [Series 147-35: 132]

May 23, 1862
Daniel Peck, Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio. To the Honorable W.S. Kennon. Letter stating that a petition had gone up from Woodsfield to the Governor for the promotion of James Washburn, that Washburn was Captain of Company B, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that the office of Major would become vacant by the transfer to be Lieutenant Colonel and [William P.] Richardson to be Colonel, that it was said that it would be between Washburn and [James F.] Charlesworth, and that Washburn resided locally and was well spoken of by the people who had joined in the recommendation sent to the Governor; and requesting that Kennon hand the petition and his letter to the Governor and say what he thought was right.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 187]

May 23, 1862
William A. Pryor, Lieutenant, Park Barracks, Louisville, Kentucky. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting that Tod have his commission, or a copy thereof, sent to enable him to get his pay; and stating that he could not get his pay without a commission for he never drew pay as a commissioned officer before, and that he was promoted in the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry on March 1, 1862.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 159]

May 23, 1862
George Webster, Major, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Franklin, Virginia. To the Honorable W.S. Kennon. Letter stating that Kennon was probably advised ere this that Colonel [James A.] Jones of the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had resigned and returned home, that if regular promotions of the field officers took place, there would be a vacancy in the Majorship, that in which case, he supposed that Captain [James F.] Charlesworth of Company A would be promoted if no sufficient reasons existed to the contrary, that in the opinion of Lieutenant Colonel [William P.] Richardson and himself, those reasons did exist and they were ready to present them whenever the promotion was considered, that they could not present them, however, until the vacancy existed for otherwise they would be treating their own promotions as already made, that Jones promised to call on Governor [David] Tod and present the matter, adding his own opinions in the case, that without prejudicing Tod in the premises at that time, they simply wished him to withhold Charlesworth's promotion until they could present their objections, and that he wished Kennon to call on Tod and use his influence to procure such delay as would enable them to be heard from.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 185]

May 24, 1862
M[anning] F. Force, Colonel, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near Pittsburg, Tennessee. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter enclosing the letter of Lieutenant [Peter M.] Hitchcock declining the promotion to a Captaincy; and stating that it would be difficult to find any other Lieutenant in the regiment to serve as Quartermaster, that Hitchcock would feel much less at home in the command of a company than in his present position, that this still left one vacant Captaincy, and that he again strongly urged that 1st Lieutenant [Lyman N.] Ayres of Company A be promoted for the reasons set forth in a former letter and that the vacancy thus made be filled by the promotion of Lieutenant [Peter] Weatherby and 1st Sergeant William [W.] McCracken.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 144]

May 24, 1862
M[anning] F. Force, Colonel, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near Pittsburg, Tennessee. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter acknowledging receipt of commissions for himself, Lieutenant Colonel [James N.] McElroy, Major [John C.] Fry, Captain [Peter M.] Hitchcock, 1st Lieutenant [William H.] Jacobs, 2nd Lieutenant [Henry O.] Dwight, and 2nd Lieutenant [Arthur H.] Humiston; stating that he had delivered all but those of McElroy and Fry who were at home sick, that Fry's resignation was yet under consideration, and that he was just advised of the death of 2nd Lieutenant [Robert J.] Irwin at hospital in St. Louis while his resignation was still pending; recommending 1st Sergeant Presley McCafferty of the same company for promotion in Irwin's place; and stating that McCafferty had been in command of the company for a month when he temporarily assigned Captain [Benjamin A.F.] Grier to the command.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 145]

May 24, 1862
P[eter] M. Hitchcock, 1st Lieutenant, 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near Pittsburgh Landing, Tennessee. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter acknowledging the receipt of a commission of Captain in the 20th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; stating that while duly appreciating the honor, he felt much more competent to perform the duties of the office of Quartermaster and render service in it; asking to remain in his present post; declining the promotion; and returning the commission.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 148]

May 24, 1862
J. Madeira, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that as the resignation of 1st Lieutenant John Watson of Company B, 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry would create a vacancy in the office of 2nd Lieutenant in that company by the promotion of the present 2nd Lieutenant, he recommended the appointment of Orderly Sergeant Felix Renick to fill said vacancy, that at the organization of said company, Renick was appointed 4th Sergeant and had gone up in regular gradation, that Renick had capacity, integrity, and industry, that according to the order published last winter, Renick was entitled to fill the vacancy, that Renick was educated at a military school conducted by a graduate of West Point and deserved the appointment, and that he was sending Lieutenant John Watson's letter recommending Renick's appointment.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 204]

May 24, 1862
R[obert] H. Milroy, Brigadier General, Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, Mountain Department, Camp at Franklin, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending the appointment of Captain James A. Charlesworth, Company A, 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to fill the vacancy in the office of Major in said regiment; and stating that having been acquainted with Charlesworth since October 1861 (the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry having been under his command during the whole time) and having had several opportunities of testing him, he could knowingly testify to his courage, devotion to the cause, and efficiency, that Charlesworth was thoroughly drilled, possessed the esteem of the men, and had made many sacrifices for the good of the service, and that he deemed Charlesworth entirely worthy and well qualified for the position.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 192]

May 25, 1862
Robert L. McCook, Colonel, 9th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp 2 miles in front of Corinth, Headquarters. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending that Henry Blandonski, 1st Sergeant in Company B, be promoted to 2nd Lieutenant of that company in the 9th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that 2nd Lieutenant [Frederick] Bertsch had been promoted to the place of [Nicholas] Willig, that he would send the name of the person to fill the place of [George] Sommers, and that the Sergeant was not fit.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 55]

May 25, 1862
Robert L. McCook, Colonel, 9th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp 2 miles in front of Corinth, Headquarters. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending that Charles Joseph, Captain of Company A, be promoted to the position of Major to the 9th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 56]

May 25, 1862
Charles H. Rippey, Captain, Company D, 17th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp before Corinth, Mississippi. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that there was a vacancy among the commissioned officers of his company caused by the resignation of 2nd Lieutenant Henry C. Dewar, that in pursuance of General Order No. 3, he took pleasure in recommending Sergeant Joseph W. Fox of his company as a proper person to fill said vacancy, that Fox served as Sergeant during the three months' service in western Virginia, that since September 12, 1861, Fox had faithfully and with credit to himself performed the duties of Orderly in his company, that Fox was gentlemanly and dignified in his deportment, refined in his manners, and well educated, that Fox was of a proper age, had a fine military bearing, and was possessed of undoubted patriotism and bravery, and that he hoped Fox might receive the reward he so richly deserved for his long and patient service in the ranks.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 118]

May 26, 1862
Charlotte Meek, Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that her son, John W. Finch, was in the 7th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and taken prisoner at the battle of Cross Lanes, western Virginia, and that his things (knapsack, clothing, and other articles) were left behind; requesting that the Adjutant General inform her if he knew anything of her son or his things; stating that she could get no trail of either; requesting the address of the Colonel, 7th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry so that she might obtain some information there if possible; and stating that she did understand that her son was taken to Richmond and from there to New Orleans, that she did not know if her son had drawn his pay or not before he left, and that any information would be received with the thankful heart of a disconsolate mother.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 38]

May 26, 1862
Edwin Nichols, Captain, Company C, 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp, Farmington, Mississippi. To General George B. Wright. Letter asking if there was any possibility of his getting the position of Major; and stating that there was one other Captain who ranked him by two days, that with said exception, his was the oldest commission in the regiment, and that he would be very thankful for anything Wright saw fit to do in his behalf. Bears a pencilled note dated June 3, 1862, from Wright; stating that he knew Nichols as a modest, faithful officer of excellent habits, but not a man of much force of character, and that Nichols left his county with a fine company and had sustained himself well.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 223]

May 26, 1862
T[imothy] R. Stanley, Colonel, 18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Athens, Alabama. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he saw that it was probable that Lieutenant Colonel [Josiah] Given of the 18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry might be promoted to be Colonel of the 24th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the event of the promotion of [Jacob] Ammen, that Given was well entitled to said position, that he felt that so much depended on having a suitable man to fill Given's place that he was constrained to ask that Buckingham either consult him or read over some of his former letters before making "regular promotion", that he had a good regiment of men and was proud of most of his officers, but it would not do to put Major [Charles H.] Grosvenor in command of the regiment, that it so happened, and probably would continue so to a considerable extent, that he was frequently placed on other duty, that when Given was in command he knew all was right, never otherwise, that the Captains of Company A, Company B, and Company C were all good officers and either of them would make a good Lieutenant Colonel and give satisfaction to the regiment, that he was only anxious that they should have the best officer possible, that he regretted exceedingly to lose Given, that their associations had always been pleasant and he always relied on Given with confidence, and that justice would be done Given by his promotion.
2 pp. [Series 147-35: 120]

May 26, 1862
Benjamin T. Wright, Lieutenant Colonel, 13th Missouri Volunteers, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that Charles W. Miner, appointed 1st Lieutenant of the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, had found it impossible to join his command, that Miner had accepted the promotion as Captain in the 13th Regiment, Missouri Volunteers, that Miner had sent in his resignation as 1st Lieutenant of the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to Governor David Tod, and that not knowing whether it had been received, he was notifying the Adjutant General of the fact. Bears a note stating that previous to his present position, Miner had not been mustered into the service by a U.S. mustering officer.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 160]

May 29, 1862
C. Morris, Troy, Miami County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that the bearer, Lieutenant George W. Morris, was a nephew and, visiting Columbus, desired to call upon Tod as his name might come up with a view to promotion, that his nephew had already rendered meritorious service as a member of the 6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and had been employed for some time past in Cincinnati doing duty in recruiting and drilling, that his nephew had so deported himself in every respect as to gain the good will and approval of Major Granger and other officers of experience and commendable strictness in such matters, that his nephew was competent and worthy to receive promotion in his line, and that should said promotion occur, the public interest would never suffer detriment thereby.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 22]

May 29, 1862
I[ra] K. Seaman, Woodville, Sandusky County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he wished again to render service to his country in any capacity required, that he served in western Virginia in the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) as Captain of Company I, that he found things in such shape at home as to render it impossible for him to return to the service until the present time, that he would accept any position Tod might assign him, and that if Tod could give him no position, he would request an order and raise a company; and citing references.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 159]

May 29, 1862
T[imothy] R. Stanley, Colonel, [18th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry], Athens, Alabama. To Adjutant General C.P. Buckingham. Letter stating that he saw a probability of losing Lieutenant Colonel [Josiah] Given by promotion which he was certainly deserving of, that it was the unanimous (or very nearly so) feeling of the regiment that regular promotion in filling the position would not do, that Major [Charles H.] Grosvenor had not filled the post with honor to himself or usefulness to the regiment, that either Captain [Henry R.] Miller, Company A, Captain [Ashbel] Fenton, Company B, or Captain [Johnson M.] Welch, Company C would make good field officers, that if he was asked to decide which of the three, he would do so, and that he trusted his counsel might prevail.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 119]

May 30, 1862
W.H. Seaton, Captain, Company D, et. al., 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near Corinth, Mississippi. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by Colonel E[dward] P. Fyffe and three officers of Company D, 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that Corporal Wilson S. Rusk, Company D, 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had the honor to apply for an appointment as 2nd Lieutenant in one of the new regiments now being organized in Ohio, that Rusk had served faithfully with his company and regiment up to that time, and that it gave them pleasure to state that in point of military ability, courage, and moral character, Rusk was well qualified for the position. Together with a letter dated June 10, 1862, from W.P. Sprague, Malta, Morgan County, Ohio, to Governor David Tod; stating that he begged to add his testimony to that of Colonel Fyffe and the officers of Company D, 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to the high character and claims of Wilson S. Rusk whom he had known from boyhood, that Rusk was well worthy of promotion, and that should Tod find it in his power to set Rusk forward as requested, it would be a good act worthily bestowed.
2 pp. [Series 147-35: 199]

May 30, 1862
William S. Smith, Brigadier General of Volunteers, Camp before Corinth, Mississippi. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had ascertained since his arrival that several officers of his old regiment (13th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry) were competitors for the position of Major which would be made vacant by his promotion and those consequent upon it, that he was writing to request that the rule of promotion by seniority be adhered to and Captain William Schneider promoted, that [Horatio S.] Cosgrove who stood first on the list of Captains should have been last as his company was the last one organized and mustered in the regiment, that Cosgrove was utterly unfit for the position, and that Schneider was a thoroughly competent and very gallant officer and entitled to the promotion from his present rank.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 73]

May 30, 1862
Camm Thomas, Somerton, Belmont County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he understood there was a vacancy of the 1st Lieutenancy in Company A of the 25th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that his object in addressing Tod was to present the claims of his son, Sergeant Hezekiah Thomas of said company, to fill said vacancy, that he understood it was the wish of a large majority of Company A that his son should be promoted to said office, that he further understood that if left to the choice of the company, his son would be chosen, that he thought his son was deserving of the position, that his son left a lucrative business at the call of his country and enlisted as a Private to fight the battles of his country, that his son had been in some two battles and acquitted himself with honor, that his son was wounded in the battle of Allegheny and now carried a leaden ball in his thigh received at that battle, that he hoped Tod would look favorably on his son's claims, that he felt an anxiety, but that was natural for a father to feel for his son, that laying his feelings aside, he thought his son was worthy of the position, that if he did not believe it, he would not urge his son's claims, and that he was fully satisfied that his son's appointment would give general satisfaction to his company.
3 pp. [Series 147-35: 191]

May 31, 1862
James F. Irwin, Jr., [6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry], Camp near Corinth, Mississippi. To John F. Torrence. Letter stating that he received Torrence's letter some days since, but had no opportunity to answer being on picket and working on their entrenchments, that on May 30, they took possession of Corinth and for the immediate present, he was resting at ease, that no one knew the reason for the enemy's evacuation, that some attributed it to one of the enemy's strategic movements, but he thought [Henry] Halleck was getting too close for their health, that the enemy was gone and he hoped they would never be heard of again, that Torrence's letter said that [Thomas S.] Royse's place was filled and that it required the recommendation of a field officer to get an appointment, that Lieutenant Colonel [Nicholas L.] Anderson had recommended him for the appointment to Royse's place and the person commissioned had no recommendation from the regiment, that Anderson said he had written to Tod and given the names of those he wished appointed and that his name was among the number, that he did not know how long they would remain there or where they would go to, but he hoped to hear from Torrence soon, that Captain Zeke Tatum sent his best respects and said to tell Torrence he had just written a full account of the evacuation of Corinth for the Gazette, that he supposed it would be very interesting, that Captain Sam Erwin was shot on May 30 by a rebel while on picket, and that it was a bad wound, but not dangerous.
2 pp. [Series 147-35: 23]

May 31, 1862
John Sparrer, Company H, 24th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp before Corinth, Mississippi. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that he wished a copy of the commission issued to him as 2nd Lieutenant in the 24th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry bearing the date February 8, 1862, which he had not received yet, that he was absent on recruiting service at the time of its arrival at the regiment and the Major commanding the regiment was wounded at Shiloh and left the regiment before he returned, and that consequently his commission was mislaid.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 169]

June 1, 1862
J[acob] D. Cox, Brigadier General Commanding, Headquarters, District of the Kanawha, Flat Top. To ? Letter certifying that Joseph O'Connor, Sergeant of [Seth J.] Simmonds' battery of light artillery [23rd Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery], had been on duty in the district as Ordnance Sergeant for some months past and had exhibited promptness, intelligence, and reliability in the performance of his duties; and stating that having learned that O'Connor's friends were interesting themselves in procuring for him a commission as Lieutenant, he had no hesitation in saying that he regarded O'Connor as competent to fill such a position and as being worthy of it on account of meritorious service.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 154]

June 1, 1862
Ed[win] A. Parrott, Colonel, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp near Corinth. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter informing Hill that an extract from an order of the War Department, recalling the leave of absence heretofore granted to Captain B.F. Smith, 6th U.S. Infantry, had been published from headquarters; stating that in consequence of which, he was left in command of the regiment; and asking if Adjutant General [Lorenzo] Thomas had sustained the order of recall to Smith dated January 1862, and on which Governor David Tod promoted him to the Colonelcy of the 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, or if a new order in the case was deemed necessary, and if his commission as Colonel, dated February 4, 1862, would be recognized or if a new one was to be issued. Bears a pencilled note from Hill stating that he had no knowledge that anyone questioned or intended to question Parrott's right as Colonel, and that he therefore considered Parrott to be perfectly safe.
2 pp. [Series 147-35: 4]

June 2, 1862
C.P. Buckingham, Brigadier General, War Department, Washington City, D.C. To Major H[arry] G. Armstrong. Letter stating that before the disability occasioned by Armstrong's resignation could be removed, an application must come from the Governor of Ohio to that effect, and that on such application, he had no doubt it would be done without delay. Bears a note from John Sherman to Governor David Tod stating that he hoped the request of Major Armstrong would be at once granted, that Armstrong had proven himself an excellent officer, and that he knew Armstrong personally and could vouch for him. Also bears a note from Edward Ball stating that he entirely concurred with Sherman in asking that the request of Major Armstrong be granted.
2 pp. [Series 147-35: 13]

June 2, 1862
Moses R. Dickey, Colonel, 15th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp in front of Corinth, Mississippi. To ? Letter stating that with a view of according justice to a faithful and deserving officer who was compelled by circumstances beyond his control to resign the position heretofore occupied in the command, he took pleasure in certifying that, as an officer, Lieutenant William C. Scott had at all times conducted himself in a manner entirely satisfactory to him and worthy of the highest commendation, and that at no time had Scott neglected the duties devolving upon him both as Lieutenant and commandant of his company.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 90]

June 2, 1862
Lyman J. Jackson, Major, 11th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Raleigh Court House, Virginia. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that a short time since, he had occasion to state the action of the officers of the 11th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in relation to an existing vacancy and that said course originated in the feeling that he was an outsider, that not wishing to remain subject to the impulses of personal ambition having that or any such origin, he would ask, if consistent with present affairs, that he be placed in like position in one of the new regiments where no such cause could exist, that as papers seldom got there, he did not know for what purpose or in what manner those regiments were to be organized, that he supposed they were for active and immediate service, and that if not, there were plenty of Home Guards to take them in charge and he would not intrude on their prospects.
1 p. [Series 147-35: 63]