June 8, 1862
Cullen Bradley, Captain, 6th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, In Camp near Iuka, Mississippi. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting that Tod furnish him with enough men to fill the battery to the number required; and stating that he had one hundred and one men present for duty and twenty-five absent sick, many of whom would never rejoin their company, that of those who had been sent to the hospital, not one out of every ten had returned, and that if Tod could furnish him with forty men, the battery would be in good condition for service.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 55]

June 9, 1862
Minor Millikin, Colonel, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, Headquarters, 11/2 miles north of Booneville, Mississippi. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that he took command of his regiment on June 6 and found it much disorganized in many respects and himself somewhat embarrassed, that he had no field officers, that Lieutenant Colonel [T.C.H.] Smith, on his own application, had been ordered to report to the commandant of the Department of the Shenandoah to take command of Company A and Company C, that he seconded Smith's request in the matter, although he suspected Smith would find no command there, that Major Michael [W.] Smith's resignation had been handed in on account of his continued ill health and Major [Erasmus B.] Dennison's resignation would be handed in directly, that the other Major Smith had never reported, that in reference to these vacancies, he asked that nothing be done until the regiment could have a few days rest and the sense of the officers could be had on the Captains' qualifications, that his staff was also gone, that Surgeon [Rudolph] Wirth and Chaplain [Jeremiah M.] Drake had resigned and gone home, that the enforcement of an order just received mustered out his Regimental Adjutant and Regimental Quartermaster as well as the Battalion Quartermasters, that said order took from him Quartermaster [John C.] Frankeberger and Adjutant [Stephen S.] L'Hommedieu, men identified with the regiment from its beginning and invaluable to him, that by the resignation of some of the Battalion Adjutants (never of the least use), he hoped to remedy this misfortune, that Captain [Thomas W.] Forshee of Company K had resigned, leaving a 1st Lieutenancy to be filled if Forshee's Lieutenant was promoted, that this should be done unless Hill felt that Lieutenant Frankeberger would be lost by the order and there should be a vacancy to reappoint him, that the promotions of [Leonard] Erwin, Company G to be 1st Lieutenant and [William H.] Woodlief, Company G to be 2nd Lieutenant, recommended by him three months ago, had never transpired, that said promotions were eminently proper to be made, that the resignation of 1st Lieutenant [Cary A.] Doggett, Company H would leave another vacancy to be filled, and that in case he lost his present Quartermaster, there was a 2nd Lieutenant now acting for him (and an excellent man) who should receive said promotion; asking that no promotions be made in Company H at present; stating that by the order previously referred to, he no longer had any right to a Regimental Sergeant Major, that the present Regimental Sergeant Major was one of the very best men in the regiment and should receive immediate promotion, that said individual was a thoroughly educated military man, that there were vacant 2nd Lieutenancies in Company I, Company L, and Company M, that he hoped a commission would immediately issue to William H. Scott, that unless the commission was issued at once, Scott must lose his pay as Sergeant Major and go back to the ranks, that this would be a very great injustice, that Quartermaster General Wright knew Scott and his worth, that in reference to the other vacancies, he hoped they would not at once be filled, that the Sergeants were not all fit for regular promotions, that there was no occasion for the appointment of a Chaplain, that unless the Chaplain was an extraordinary man, he was of no use or profit, that at that moment, Chaplains were an expensive and useless class, that Dr. Eaton, assigned to the regiment, was gone, that Dr. Tuther, also assigned, was and had been very sick, that Assistant Surgeon [John] Cannan joined the regiment on June 8, that he had gone on the supposition that promotions would be made from the regiment, and that he had a deep interest in said promotions; asking Hill to suspend appointments in certain cases until he could give more extended reasons for his recommendations, and that in cases where a manifest injustice was worked to officers, that Hill correct it by his showing; and stating that he was certain that he only needed to give the circumstances attending those cases to gain Hill's cooperation, that the very peculiar state of his regiment made his position only the more responsible and had emboldened him to make suggestions not otherwise necessary, that if judicious promotions were now made, long intended mischief would be avoided and the regiment would prosper under a united and efficient corps of officers, that he had been welcomed on his return by every officer and began his labor under the most favorable circumstances and with the sympathy and respect of officers and men, and that they were on the eve of marching to Corinth again.
3 pp. [Series 147-39: 81]

June 9, 1862
William S. Pierson, Major, Headquarters, Hoffman's Battalion, Depot, Prisoners of War, near Sandusky, Ohio [Johnson's Island]. To Governor David Tod. Letter regarding the appointment of Charles E. Sargeant to a 2nd Lieutenancy in one of their companies; and stating that they were short of officers as Captain Norris and his officers, save one, had no experience, and that they were getting along very well.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 32]

June 9, 1862
William S. Pierson, Major, Hoffman's Battalion, Headquarters, Depot, Prisoners of War, near Sandusky, Ohio [Johnson's Island]. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter regarding certain muster rolls.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 54]

June 9, 1862
Ella W. Watts. To Governor David Tod. Letter reminding Tod that he promised several months ago, should a vacancy occur in Company M, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, that her brother, Arthur Watts, would be promoted to fill the vacancy; stating that now, through the sudden death of 2nd Lieutenant [John M.] Renick, there was a vacancy, that it was this place she asked for her brother, that Renick and her brother were more instrumental in raising the company than any others, that as much as her brother was dissatisfied with his position, he would never have asked himself nor desired her to petition for the position of his lost and valued friend, that she heard from everyone that Arthur was a brave soldier, fond of picket duty, and had deported himself commendably among men who were his inferiors in every respect and in a position in every way distasteful, that the 1st Lieutenant of Company M was at home last week and spoke of Arthur as one deserving promotion, particularly on account of his bravery, and that Arthur was one of the few young men of Southern descent who had come out bravely for the Union; and asking if Tod did not think Arthur deserved some reward for that.
4 pp. [Series 147-39: 91]

June 10, 1862
G.W. Dority, Darby Creek, Madison County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that they had 70 men enlisted, but could not count on more than 50 to come, that it could not be made satisfactory to the boys, that they would not go unless they were kept together, and that if Tod could accommodate them, they wished to be given a chance.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 146]

June 10, 1862
Isaac S. Gardner, W.H. West, and James Walker, Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that the bearer, Peter A. Stomatz, was a Private in the Missouri service in which he received a severe gunshot wound, that Stomatz was anxious to reenter the service, but his wound was of such a nature as to unfit him as a Private, and that Stomatz was brave, courteous, and capable, and deserved a commission; recommending and earnestly soliciting Stomatz's promotion; and stating that Stomatz was worth very many civilians who were now filling posts of honor, and that the brave deserved reward.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 140]

June 10, 1862
A[ndrew] Hickenlooper, Chief of Artillery, 6th Division, Headquarters. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that Julius F. Blackburn had resigned his position as senior 2nd Lieutenant of the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery and it was necessary to fill the vacancy; suggesting Charles J. Marsh for said position; and stating that Marsh was a young man in every way fitted for the position, that Marsh possessed all the necessary qualifications for an officer, and that Marsh's promotion would be a just reward for his untiring industry and attention to his many arduous duties.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 36]

June 10, 1862
A[ndrew] Hickenlooper, Chief of Artillery, 6th Division, Headquarters. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that a vacancy had occurred in the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, and that it was necessary to select and appoint a junior 1st Lieutenant; submitting the name of 1st or Orderly Sergeant Bellamy S. Matson for said position; and stating that Matson was a young man of more than ordinary promise, that Matson had proven himself a brave and worthy officer, that Matson was entitled to the promotion as a reward for his faithful and untiring attention to his arduous and responsible duties, and that since Matson had filled the position of Orderly Sergeant ever since their first organization in August 1861, they considered the promotion as a fit and just reward. Bears a note from J.B.S. Todd, Brigadier General Commanding, 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, Corinth; stating that Matson was well qualified for the position recommended and would make an excellent officer, and that Matson's appointment was strongly recommended. Also bears the approval of U[lysses] S. Grant, Major General, Headquarters, Army of the Tennessee, Camp Corinth.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 37]

June 10, 1862
Van R. Humphrey, Hudson, Summit County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had just learned, with some surprise, the result of the election of company officers in the Western Reserve Cadets, that said company had drilled regularly during the past year and become expert, as well from study as practice, in all the intricacies of company and battalion drill, that during all this time, his son had been, by regular election, a Lieutenant, that at the time they left for Columbus, his son was 1st Lieutenant, without a bad habit, and the best officer in the company, that he was pained to see others, with no pretensions and destitute of experience, placed over his son, and that it could not fail to mortify a young man, conscious of his own ability and struggling through honorable means to secure a fair position among his fellows, to be thus treated; requesting an appointment for his son which would relieve him from this impressive slight; and stating that his son was as capable of discharging, with honor to himself and to the service, the duty of Colonel or Major as anyone not a graduate from a military school, that this was conceded by those best acquainted with his son, that his son embarked in response to Tod's call as well from motives of patriotism as from a desire to earn something with which to aid in finishing his college course, that his own means were rather slender for his son to rely upon, that he could not say if his son's strong Union sentiments, with democratic proclivities, not belonging to a secret society existing among the students or the college church, or often expressed desire to see "this hellish rebellion" put down and the Union restored as it was, operated against him, that some reason not looking to his son's moral character or competence worked against him, and that he hoped Tod would interpose in his son's behalf.
3 pp. [Series 147-39: 144]

June 10, 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 one officer out of the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, and five officers out of the 5th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry to date from June 1, 1862.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 103]

June 10, 1862
S. Meyer, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that he was requested to forward the enclosed certificate of Dr. L.M. Whiting of Canton respecting the application of Venance Favret, Private, Company A, 43rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry for discharge, and that as the young man was evidently incapable for the service, it would doubtless be proper to discharge him finally and thus disembarrass the company of a useless encumbrance; and requesting that Hill attend to the case.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 199]

June 10, 1862
John A. Murphy, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that in accordance with Tod's instructions, he had examined Dr. D.B. Leonard and found him well qualified, that he had known Leonard for several years as a correct, moral, and temperate man, that Leonard had been a successful practitioner and stood well in the profession, that Tod might safely commission Leonard as either Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon, and that Tod could order off three or four of his state Surgeons from Camp Dennison as they had very little to do.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 173]

June 10, 1862
George D. Ruggles, Assistant Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter reporting that thirteen officers of the volunteer forces from Ohio had resigned to take effect on the dates set opposite their respective names.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 131]

June 10, 1862
L. Cass Sawyer, Lieutenant Commanding, Julius F. Blackburn, Lieutenant, and William L. Broadwell, Lieutenant, 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Headquarters, Corinth, Mississippi. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending Sergeant Elmore Y. Munsell for an appointment as Lieutenant of the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, there being a vacancy; and stating that Munsell was fully qualified for the position, having served with them as Sergeant in the battery since its organization, that Munsell was well drilled in artillery tactics, a gentleman of good moral character, and had greatly distinguished himself for bravery and coolness at the battle of Shiloh on April 6 and 7, 1862, and that they would be happy to know that their letter, which was but a slight testimonial of Munsell's character as an officer and gentleman, had been instrumental in obtaining for him a position in the company.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 29]

June 10, 1862
L. Cass Sawyer, Lieutenant Commanding, Julius F. Blackburn, Lieutenant, and William L. Broadwell, Lieutenant, 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Headquarters, Corinth, Mississippi. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending Sergeant Theophilus Kates of the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery for an appointment as Lieutenant of the battery, there being a vacancy; and stating that they could testify favorably as to Kates' skill in artillery tactics and his good moral character as an officer and gentleman, that Kates served with them in the battle of Shiloh with distinction and credit, and that Kates was a good officer and worthy of the position asked for.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 30]

June 10, 1862
Milton Sayler, The State of Ohio, Executive Department, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending in the highest terms the writer of the within letter; and stating that he knew said individual to have been in service from the beginning, that he believed said individual would make an excellent Lieutenant, that said individual was now Sergeant Major of his regiment, and that it would give him very great pleasure if said individual could be promoted one step higher.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 83]

J[une]? 10, 1862
S.D. Steer, M.D., Huntsburg, Geauga County, Ohio. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter stating that J.S. Kile of the 6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry was under his charge as a physician, that Kile was unable to leave home in consequence of chronic disease of the liver, that Kile wished to be discharged from the service, that he did not know who to write, and that he did not think Kile would be able to do duty that year.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 94]

June 10, 1862
J.B.S. Todd, Brigadier General, Commanding 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, Headquarters, Corinth, Mississippi. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that a vacancy had occurred in the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, that he begged leave to recommend Private Charles J. Marsh for promotion, that Marsh was in every way qualified for the position, having proven himself faithful and efficient in every duty which he had been called upon to perform, and that if untiring zeal and faithful effort deserved success, he trusted Marsh's claims would have Tod's favorable consideration. Bears a note from U[lysses] S. Grant, Major General, Army of the Tennessee, Headquarters, Camp Corinth; endorsing the recommendation; and stating that should the promotion be given, he would regard it as a personal favor to himself.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 40]

June 10, 1862
Many Soldiers and Officers of the 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, Camp Taylor, Huntsville, Alabama. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that there was a vacancy in the 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, the junior Major having resigned, that in the 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, as well as others, there might be favoritism, that they had an inkling that their senior Captain, C[anduce] G. Megrue, was going to be passed and the Majorship given to a junior, and that if the senior Captain did not also merit it, the officers and men were not competent judges; and providing references as to Megrue.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 71]

June 11, 1862
P.H. Breslin, Captain, U.S. Army, Mustering and Disbursing Officer, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that he had received orders from the Adjutant General of the Army, War Department, Washington, D.C. to muster James R. Challon, Lieutenant Colonel, 69th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry out of U.S. service; and asking at what time Challon became supernumerary or was discharged from the volunteer service.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 178]

June 11, 1862
E. Hessenmueller, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that the bearer, Edward Bohm, 3rd Sergeant, Company K, 7th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was captured on August 20, 1861, several days before the battle of Cross Lanes in western Virginia while attending Captain Schutte who was mortally wounded, that Bohm had been in captivity since that time and returned to Cleveland on June 3 on parole with about 15 of his company, that the object of Bohm's journey to Columbus was to inquire how, where, and when he and his fellow soldiers might get their back pay, that they were all poor and wanted money to recruit, that he highly recommended Bohm, that Bohm was a young man of good education and high respect, patriotic, and very anxious to be exchanged so that he might be able to enter the service again, that Bohm ought to be promoted, and that Bohm would pass any examination for officer.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 202]

June 11, 1862
A[ndrew] Hickenlooper, Chief of Artillery, 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, Headquarters. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that an application for his promotion and appointment to a Majorship had been forwarded some time since and he had never heard from it, that he was taking the opportunity to call Tod's attention to same, that his position there was such as to make it desirable to have his commission as soon as possible, that if any further endorsements were necessary, they could be had at any time, and that he hoped the promotion would meet with Tod's approbation.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 38]

June 11, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Corinth, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 100; stating that the resignation of 2nd Lieutenant F.B. Gilbert, 53rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on June 11, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 1]

June 11, 1862
William Parrish, Sharon, Noble County, Ohio. To Dear Sir. Letter requesting a copy or two of such blanks and a statement of such vouchers as were required to make out accounts to obtain pay for the service of recruiting and boarding volunteers prior to their being mustered into camp; and asking what course must be pursued to obtain the same when those having commissions went to the army and left such accounts unsettled.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 177]

June 11, 1862
John S. Pearce, Member of Harrison County Military Committee, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that they were sending 60 men; requesting permission for the company to be filled up from Harrison County; and stating that it could be done in one week from the time they were notified if not sooner.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 144]

June 11, [1862]
A[lbert] G. Riddle, Washington. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he was advised that Tod desired to appoint Oscar W. Sterl as a Captain in one of the new regiments, that Sterl was a Lieutenant in the 7th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and resigned due to ill health from which he had fully recovered, that General [Lorenzo] Thomas informed him that Sterl's disability would be promptly removed upon being advised that Tod desired such action on his part and would appoint Sterl with a full knowledge of the facts, and that he was advised that Sterl was a meritorious officer; and asking that Tod address a note to the War Office through him.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 175]

June 11, 1862
W. Seawell, Colonel, U.S. Army, Mustering Officer, Louisville, Kentucky. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Letter enclosing a muster-out roll of 1st Lieutenant T.D. Hastings and 1st Lieutenant William A. Wellshear, surplus officers of the 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 88]

June 11, 1862
L[orenzo] Thomas, Adjutant General, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. To the Governor of Ohio. Extract from Special Orders No. 131; stating that 1st Lieutenant Alfred G. Tuther of Company A, Hoffman's Battalion, U.S. Volunteers had tendered his resignation and was discharged from the service to take effect on June 11, 1862, and that Captain A.H. Brown of Company K, 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had tendered his resignation and was discharged from the service to take effect on June 11, 1862. By order of the Secretary of War.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 17]

June 11, 1862
J.B.S. Todd, Brigadier General, Commanding 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, Headquarters, near Corinth, Mississippi. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had recommended 1st Sergeant B.S. Matson and Charles Marsh of the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery for promotion, and that he had made particular inquiry into their capacity and worthiness and was satisfied that their promotion would give satisfaction and be worthily bestowed; and requesting Tod's early attention and action in this matter as the vacancies should be filled as soon as possible to maintain the efficiency of the battery.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 39]