June 28, 1862
William G. White, Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that his son, Edward J. White, Sergeant, Company G, 67th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, had written that there was a chance for his promotion to a Lieutenancy in the company, and that his son requested recommendations to be procured and forwarded to Tod for said purpose; enclosing recommendations from Senator J.P. Robison and George B. Senter of Cleveland; stating that his son would forward recommendations of officers of the regiment; and requesting that Tod give all the recommendations such consideration as he deemed them entitled to, and that his son be given the place desired.
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June 30, 1862
William Mills, Lieutenant and Quartermaster, et. al., 74th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Tod, Nashville, Tennessee. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by nine officers of the 74th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; stating that Lieutenant [Frank J.] Tedford of the 74th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was an applicant for promotion in one of the regiments now being raised in Ohio, that Tedford was one of the first to volunteer in the three months' service and had been in the army ever since, that Tedford had shown himself to be faithful, energetic, and competent in all his duties, and that Tedford was in every way worthy of promotion; and commending Tedford to Tod's favorable notice as an officer who took both pleasure and pride in his calling.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 110]

June 30, 1862
John L. Smith, 2nd Lieutenant, Company G, 64th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that Governor [William] Dennison granted him a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the 64th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but the Captain and 1st Lieutenant being away most of the time brought all the company duties upon him, that he became so much debilitated that he could do no more, that he could not procure a leave of absence and to save his life, he resigned and came home on June 1, that Colonel [John] Ferguson advised him to write Tod whenever he thought himself able for duty again and that time had come, that if Tod would grant him a commission, he would immediately take the field, that if references were needed, Tod should inquire of Ferguson, and that he had raised one company and felt that he had only done his duty; and citing Amasa Stone, Jr. as a reference.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 38]

June 30, 1862
J[ohn] W. Sprague, Colonel, 63rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter recommending various promotions and appointments for the 63rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 28]

June 30, 1862
L. Whitmore, East Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that Edward Mercer, a Private in Company B, 67th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was wounded in the battle of Winchester, that a musket ball passed through bone in Mercer's right arm and there was but little prospect of his being able to do military duty very soon, that Mercer was unwilling to be a hanger-on to the government, that Mercer was willing to be discharged and felt justified in claiming his bounty and land warrant, that Mercer was told if he asked to be discharged, he would lose them, that Mercer was a very good, responsible young man, that Mercer had a wife and was thought to be very much in need of what he claimed, and that Mercer asked him to state some facts to Hill.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 69]

July 2, 1862
David Alban, Camp near Baltimore. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that he noticed the President's call for 300,000 more men; asking if he could get an appointment as a recruiting officer; and stating that he was now a Private in Company A of the 87th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he could get the recommendation of the Military Committee of Washington County, the officers of the company, and the field officers that were acquainted with him in the regiment, that Mayor [Wray] Thomas of Columbus knew in what respect he was held in Washington County, and that they had no ink in their company among the masses.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 189]

July 2, 1862
Charles Candy, Colonel, 66th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp near Alexandria, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting that Tod commission 1st Sergeant John T. Northcutt and 1st Sergeant Theodore Strausburg as 2nd Lieutenants in the 66th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry for gallant and meritorious conduct before the enemy on June 9, 1862 at Port Republic, Virginia; stating that the commission of the former should date from April 26, 1862 (when [James K.] Hurley resigned), and the commission of the latter should date from May 25, 1862 (when [John O.] Dye was promoted); and requesting that the other vacancies might remain open until such time as the fate of the senior 1st Lieutenant and 2nd Lieutenant, missing since the late action at Port Republic, Virginia on June 9, 1862, could be ascertained.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 48]

July 2, 1862
Charles Candy, Colonel, 66th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp near Alexandria, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting that a duplicate of his commission be issued and sent to him; and stating that the original was lost among the regimental records en route from Port Republic, Virginia on June 9, 1862, that the team of the headquarters wagon gave out and it had to be abandoned, and that the wagon was afterwards burned, whether by their troops or the enemy was not known for certain.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 49]

July 2, 1862
I[saac] Ulman, Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter stating that a short time ago, he was at Columbus to ask the Governor to re-appoint him to the Captaincy of his former company [A] in the 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which position he resigned on account of ill health, that his health having materially improved, he desired to re-join his company, that when he was at Columbus, the Governor did not feel that it would be right or at least it would be contrary to his rules to re-appoint anyone to the same command, that he did not feel like pressing his re-appointment at that time and returned home, that upon reflection, he concluded to lay the matter before the Governor once more, that he spent much money and time in recruiting his company and afterwards contributed largely in labor, etc., in recruiting the regiment, and that a second company [D] was afterwards raised in Carroll County for the 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, the principal portion having been raised by his assistance; citing references; stating that his company [A] was the first company in the 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the only one that was ever filled to the maximum number in the regiment; enclosing a certificate from their Quartermaster as to his standing in the regiment and with his company; and stating that he had filed an extract from a letter in the Adjutant General's office showing that no difficulty (except ill health) existed at the time of his resignation, that knowing that the Governor's labors were great and his duties burdensome, he would not multiply words, and that if the Governor could conscientiously give him the re-appointment, he would feel grateful.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 142]

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List of candidates for Major, Adjutant, and Quartermaster, 87th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 187]

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J[oseph] H. Brigham, Captain, Company A, et. al., 69th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by fifteen officers of the 69th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and requesting the appointment of William B. Cassilly to the office of Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 76]

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Halbert B. Case, Captain, Company C, 84th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter requesting that 2nd Sergeant John B. Irwin, Company C, 84th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry be appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of 1st Lieutenant James Crandon; and stating that Irwin's ability had already become marked in the company, and that while this was out of the regular course, in view of the fact that none of them had received their commissions and their organization was not yet complete, he presumed to make the request.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 179]

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C.H. Cooper, et. al. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter signed by fourteen individuals including the members of the Military Committee for Licking County, Ohio; recommending the promotion of 2nd Lieutenant Reason C. Strong of Company D, 76th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to the Captaincy of said company and also the promotion of 1st Sergeant William H. Darlinton to the 2nd Lieutenancy of the same company; and stating that Strong was actively engaged, spending his time and money in raising the above company from about the time authority was given to organize the regiment, that Strong had uniformly proven himself in the camp and in the field to be an active, intelligent, and courageous officer, that Strong was popular with his company, that Darlinton was a good soldier and had borne the reputation of being the best Orderly Sergeant in the regiment, that Strong and Darlinton were worthy of promotion and had been with the company from its organization, and that such promotions would add to the efficiency of the volunteer service.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 118]

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E[phraim] R. Eckley, Colonel, et. al., 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by fourteen officers of the 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; recommending Lieutenant John Kinney of Company H, 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry as a gentleman in whom they had full confidence; stating that Kinney was well qualified to fill the office of Captain (Company H) made vacant by the resignation of George W. Pepper; and requesting that Kinney be appointed to fill said vacancy.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 145]

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William Elliott, et. al., Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by ninety-three citizens of Piqua, Miami County, Ohio; requesting that Tod appoint James H. Hart as Lieutenant Colonel of the 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in place of the "lamented" Barton S. Kyle (of Miami County) who was killed at the "memorable" battle of Pittsburg Landing [Shiloh]; and stating that they were credibly informed that Hart, as Adjutant of the 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, fought nobly and valiantly at Shiloh.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 92]

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[General John C. Fremont]. Letter recommending Emerich Szabad (Hungarian), who spoke English well and was a thoroughly instructed soldier, for Captain of Company C, 82nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and George Sarpy for Captain of Company G, 82nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 162]

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A[lexander] L. Haskins, Major, et. al., 63rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To W. Craig, Colonel, 63rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Letter signed by fifty-one officers and men of the 63rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that the interest manifested toward the 63rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry by Major O. Bennet was duly appreciated, and that by appointing Bennet to a position in the regiment, Craig would confer a favor on a worthy and capable man and at the same time receive the thanks and well wishes of the faithful men composing his command.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 14]

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A.J. Hodder, et. al., Mercer County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by sixty-one citizens of Mercer County, Ohio; and stating that as a reward for bravery and skill in trying times upon the battlefield, they desired the appointment of Captain Gideon LeBlond of the 71st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to the position of Major in the event that said position should become vacant by the promotion of [George W.] Andrews to the office of Lieutenant Colonel made vacant by the death of [Barton S.] Kyle.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 89]

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William Lawrence, [Colonel], 84th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp Lawrence, Cumberland, Maryland. To My Dear Silas. Letter stating that he asked the Governor in person to give Silas an appointment, that if there was any way he could aid Silas, he would do so, that the Quartermaster of his regiment had resigned and he understood that the military rule was to appoint a Lieutenant of the regiment as Quartermaster, that the Captains united in a recommendation of a member of Company A and he did not see how he could have prevented it, that he proposed to them to let him ask the Governor to vary from the general rule so as to appoint Silas, but it was very natural that they should recommend a man there, that the appointment could not be made until the War Department accepted the resignation, and that he hoped Silas could get an appointment. Bears a P.S. stating that the Quartermaster was appointed before he got to Columbus for his regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 171]

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William Lawrence, Colonel, 84th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp Lawrence, Cumberland, Maryland. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that [Charles D.] Rhodes, the Quartermaster of his regiment, tendered his resignation the previous evening in consequence of ill health, that he regretted very much that Rhodes would leave the regiment, that by advice of the Assistant Adjutant General there, he detailed one of his Lieutenants to act as Quartermaster until a successor was appointed, and that his information was that the resignation must be approved at the War Department to which he sent it and that then the Governor appointed a Quartermaster.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 175]

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William Lawrence, Colonel, 84th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. To ? Letter stating that he had asked to be advised if any steps were necessary on his part for the protection of the post and the public property and if so what, and especially if it was advisable to post a picket on the turnpike leading into Cumberland, Maryland, that he had reported that horse cars were furnished for his men on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, that on reaching the depot at Benwood, [Western Virginia], he found all the cars except one small one were open flat cars with temporary pine board seats, that he protested against this, but learned that the company had no other kind of cars accessible and so yielded to a necessity he could not avert, that he deemed it a duty to say that as a matter of justice to the General Government, the fact should be known that this mode of transportation was furnished so that no more should be paid than it was worth, certainly no more than an equal amount of freight, that he had no advice as yet as to their destination, and that he hoped it would be for the seat of war in a short time so soon as prudence would permit after his men were properly disciplined.
4 pp. [Series 147-37: 176]

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Daniel S. Marvin. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he was a member of the Bar in the states of Ohio, California, Missouri, and Kansas, a Private in Company H, 64th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and a citizen of Missouri whose practice and business were ruined by the civil war in that state, that he visited Ohio about August 1, 1861, and joined the 64th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry about October 1, 1861, that he recruited for said regiment night and day, expending some $40 of his own money therein, that he had trusted generously, that when the regiment was organized, he found himself betrayed and left in the ranks where he had felt proud to serve his country, that he had a laudable ambition and as much military knowledge as most of his officers and more experience and education, that he wished to be transferred to the 25th Missouri, and that he knew of no good and valid reason why some men of not half his ability or experience, because they were more designing and held a commission in their pockets, should be the recipients of all promotions; and citing references.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 33]

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Edmond Paine, Lieutenant, Company K, 84th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), Camp Lawrence, Cumberland, Maryland. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that wishing to see more active service than their three months' men were likely to see, he was taking the opportunity of applying to Hill to be placed in the three years' or during the war service if practicable.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 170]

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Samuel Quinby, et. al., Ohio Senate, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by eighteen members of the Ohio Senate; and recommending the appointment of T[homas] J. Kenney as Lieutenant Colonel of the 63rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 24]

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D[avid] S. Sampsel, Captain, Company K, James Cantwell, Colonel, and J[ames] S. Robinson, Major, 82nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Moorefield, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending 2nd Lieutenant Francis S. Jacobs, Company K, 82nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry as a suitable person to be appointed 1st Lieutenant in said company in consequence of the death of John S. Fulton.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 162]

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J.N. Wilson, M.D. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had been well acquainted with Adjutant S.S. Wells of the 76th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry ever since Wells was a small boy and had been his medical attendant for most of that time, that he knew Wells to possess a very slender and delicate constitution, that Wells' vocation in life (silversmith) had not been such as to give vigor and firmness to his bodily powers so as to endure the hardships of a severe military campaign, that Wells' great fondness for military life and his devotion to the cause would not permit him to offer his resignation if he did not believe that continuing where he was would be to lose his life without being able in the meantime to render any material service to the country, and that if a furlough could be granted Wells for a few weeks so that he could have the advantage of proper care, he would be able to render good service.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 125]

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Thomas Wilson, et. al., General Assembly of the State of Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter signed by seventy-five members of the General Assembly of the State of Ohio; recommending the gallant Major B[enjamin] P. Runkle of the 13th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry for promotion to the Colonelcy of one of the Ohio regiments; and stating that Runkle was severely wounded at the late battle at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee [Shiloh] and was now convalescent.
2 pp. [Series 147-37: 91]

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? Letter regarding a company recruited by John Garrett and a company recruited by David Crouse and Henry Bending for the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; listing 1st Lieutenants and 2nd Lieutenants who were mustered in and sent back to the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry when the first companies were transferred; and stating that all of these Lieutenants had full companies and were officers in whom the writer had confidence.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 8]

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List containing the names of the Captains, 1st Lieutenants, 2nd Lieutenants, Surgeon, and Adjutant of an unspecified regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 37]

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? Note stating that the writer promised Major Odlin to take care of him. Docketing indicates that the note pertains to the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-37: 10]