June 25, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Corinth, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 124; stating that the resignation of 1st Lieutenant William H. Egerton, 39th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on June 25, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 14]

June 25, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Corinth, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 124; stating that the resignation of 2nd Lieutenant John V. Srofe, 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on June 25, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 15]

June 26, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Corinth, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 126; stating that the resignation of 1st Lieutenant Peter Hack, 80th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on June 26, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 16]

June 26, 1862
William Trevitt, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that the bearer, S.F. Wilde of Athens, Ohio, had been introduced to him by Dr. L. Fulton, that Fulton and his brother, Dr. J.W. Fulton, were well known to him for many years as gentlemen of the highest honor and integrity, that both were active in their efforts to get up the 53rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and brothers of the Lieutenant Colonel of said regiment, that Wilde and the Fultons desired to make certain representations in regard to the commanding officer thereof, and that he had no knowledge of the matters in controversy, but with his high confidence in the honor, integrity, and gallantry of the Fultons, he had no doubt full justice would be done in the premises.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 117]

June 27, 1862
John A. Bingham, Washington City. To J.B. Casey. Letter stating that he was sending a letter recommending Casey to Governor David Tod for a commission as Lieutenant Colonel or Major.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 187]

June 27, 1862
Christian Tschanen, Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter regarding the volunteers from Tuscarawas County, Ohio; stating that he and C.E. Mitchner came to camp with nearly a full company, that soon after they got there, five or six went into the general service which reduced their company below the minimum number, that they immediately went home for more men, that after arriving, they received a dispatch informing them that their company was split and they should not bring any additional men, that they immediately went to Camp Chase to see what they could do, that Mitchner had now taken about half the company, consolidated with Captain Cooper, and secured a Lieutenancy, that the other half of the company was not willing to go into the general service, that consequently, he was there on expense, and that he had spent his money recruiting and was out of a position; asking Hill to do something for him; and stating that for recommendation, he could furnish Senator A.T. Ready and all members of the Military Committee of Tuscarawas County.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 143]

June 27, 1862
H.C. Whitman, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that Bolivar C. Converse desired some regimental appointment in the Ohio ranks, that Converse was most peculiarly fitted for a good post of command by natural talent and courage, and most especially because he had some military service of a hard kind, that Converse had nearly two years' service in the Texas troops against the Comanches, and that Converse would be the right man in the right place.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 205]

June 28, 1862
L[ewis] C. Sawyer, late Lieutenant Commanding, 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter enclosing letters of recommendation from members of the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery and Captain A[ndrew] Hickenlooper, Chief of Artillery; and stating that he hoped Tod would give his request to be commissioned Captain of the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery most favorable consideration by having the disability occasioned by his resignation removed, that he had little doubt that 1st Lieutenant A[nthony] B. Burton, who was seriously wounded, would be retired, that this would leave no obstruction to his appointment save the resignation noted above, that he understood Tod to say that Captain [Andrew] Hickenlooper had recommended Charles Marsh for a position as Lieutenant in the battery, that against this, he wished to enter a protest on behalf of the members of said battery, that he was confident Tod did not wish to make any appointments except those which would promote the best interests of the battery and the country, that Marsh was not the next ranking non-commissioned officer and in fact only ranked as a Private, that it was never the intention of Hickenlooper that Marsh should act as a member of the battery, that Marsh was taken in long after the organization of the battery that he might be detailed as clerk to a Brigade Surgeon, that Marsh was afterwards detailed as clerk at the headquarters of their division, that Marsh consequently drew the pay of a soldier and extra duty pay also, that Marsh had not performed any duties as a member of the battery, that since the battery's organization, Marsh had never drilled and did not understand artillery tactics, that consequently, Marsh was in no way fitted for the position he had applied for and Hickenlooper well knew it, that he should be sorry to know that those brave men, whose gallantry and daring on the bloody field of Shiloh entitled them to the gratitude of their country, were to be governed hereafter by one whose want of knowledge of military tactics and the proper appreciation of true bravery entirely unfit him for any position in the army other than the one now held, that he took a squad of 35 men into the battery with the understanding that they should have a Lieutenant from among them, that he was appointed, that now that he was no longer a member of the battery and there was a vacancy, he recommended Sergeant Elmore Y. Munsell for the position of Lieutenant, that Munsell was the next in rank, well drilled, of good moral character, and in every way fitted for the position, and that he thought Munsell was justly entitled to the position.
3 pp. [Series 147-39: 66]

June 28, 1862
A.B. Smith, Military Committee, 11th District, Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter stating that Lieutenant Colonel Grant of Meigs County desired him to assure the Governor of his high appreciation of the decision in his case, and that Grant was now prepared to proceed at once to raise a company and report to Camp Chase or elsewhere as directed upon the condition that if found worthy, after due examination, the Governor appointed him to an active position not lower than Lieutenant Colonel.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 225]

June 29, 1862
J[ohn] C. Frankeberger, Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio. To the Honorable James Murray. Letter stating that from some mistake, there were five Lieutenants too many appointed in Ohio cavalry regiments, and they had lately been mustered out, that the regimental Adjutant and Quartermaster and the three battalion Quartermasters were the official victims, that his Colonel promised him a recommendation for promotion, there being several vacancies, that two Majorships and one Captaincy were vacant by resignations, and that Colonel [Minor] Millikin's statement had most likely been received at the Adjutant General's office before now; asking if it would be advisable for him to bring letters and recommendations from citizens locally, and that Murray take an interest in his case; and stating that he would probably be in Columbus that week or next.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 80]

June 29, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Corinth, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 133; stating that the resignation of 1st Lieutenant S.K. Williams, 43rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on June 29, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 18]

June 30, 1862
W.L. DeBeck, Captain, Battery K, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Headquarters, Camp near Middletown, Virginia. To Lieutenant R. Pennington, Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Letter reporting on the condition of the battery under his command.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 186]

June 30, 1862
L[ewis] C. Sawyer, St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio. To Dr. G. V[olney] Dorsey. Letter requesting that Dorsey hand certain papers to the Governor and urge upon him the propriety of prompt action.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 63]

July 1, 1862
N[athaniel] C. McLean, Colonel, Commanding 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps, Headquarters, Camp at Cedar Creek. To Governor David Tod. Letter calling Tod's attention to the enclosed report of Captain DeBeck stating the exact conditions of his battery; and stating that from DeBeck's report, Tod would see that he immediately needed at least twenty men to render his battery as efficient as it should be, that he hoped Tod would at once send DeBeck that number of men out of those already recruited, that Tod was aware that the artillery arm of the service needed particular attention at that time and should be kept full at all hazards, that the artillery's importance in every battle could not be too highly estimated, that to permit a battery to fail of its full effect for want of men, when it could possibly be avoided, would be a great mistake, that he believed Tod would immediately take the necessary steps to fill up the battery to the maximum, that DeBeck was attached to the brigade which he had the honor to command, that he could testify as to DeBeck's untiring energy and devotion to his command, that DeBeck was a gallant soldier and Ohio might well be proud of him, and that he hoped DeBeck might receive an early supply of recruits.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 183]

July 1, 1862
Hermann Mail, 640 Race Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he belonged to Company E, 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and was in Cincinnati on parole, and that he was reporting himself to Tod for duty; and requesting that Tod send him orders.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 76]

July 2, 1862
I[saac] N. Cooke, Paymaster, U.S. Army, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that in the organization of the new regiments, he wished to recommend Douglas Putnam, Jr. of Washington County, that Putnam had been with him in the Pay Department of the U.S. Army for more than a year, that he took great pleasure in naming Putnam for any position in the field, that while with him, Putnam had improved with every opportunity to study the organization and management of troops in the field, and that with Putnam's experience, he would do credit to their state, Tod, and himself.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 172]

July 2, 1862
Daniel Lantz, New Town, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting a place in which to serve his country; and stating that he had a gun (artillery piece).
4 pp. [Series 147-39: 173]

July 2, 1862
James Murray, Ohio State Agency, 25 William Street, New York. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter enclosing a letter from his friend, John C. Frankeberger, which would explain itself; stating that if Hill could do anything for Frankeberger, he trusted it would be done without fail, that Frankeberger was certainly worthy and deserving, that he had written Governor David Tod on the same subject, and that he thought Tod would concur with his views on the matter; and asking that Hill not forget the application for Captain Thomas L. Young and John E. Cummins.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 79]

July 2, 1862
Royal Taylor, Solon, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter enclosing the recommendations from officers in the 23rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry for Sheridan E. Bull; and stating that he most cheerfully endorsed everything said in Bull's favor, that he knew Bull and knew his courage and ability to do his duty anywhere and everywhere, that more than 40 young men had left Solon for the army and many of them were men of undoubted capacity and courage, that not one of that number had received a commission in the army, that their young men did not combine when they entered the service for the purpose of securing office, but enlisted singly as duty called upon them to do, that Bull had been in the service more than a year and was said to have performed laborious duties during all that time in the mountains of western Virginia, that the officers of the 23rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry were desirous that Bull be promoted, that Bull's friends locally would be highly gratified if his merits were rewarded, that Bull would fill the office of Captain or Lieutenant admirably, and that if Tod desired a man to act as recruiting officer locally, Bull would succeed better than almost any other man.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 158]

July 3, 1862
Azor Abell, Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that it appeared their Government would require more soldiers to quell the rebellion, that he was out of business and felt anxious to render his country all the assistance he could, that he proposed to enlist volunteers if Tod would give him an appointment, that he thought he could raise some volunteers or would at least try, that there were some men locally who would enlist as Home Guards to guard prisoners, etc., who would not perhaps be efficient soldiers in the field, that he thought he could raise a number of good men for the service, and that he would endeavor to discharge the duties of any position efficiently.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 188]

July 3, 1862
J[ames] M. Barr, 2nd Lieutenant, Dennison Guards, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Galion Headquarters, Crawford County, Ohio. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that he wrote some days ago in reference to the case of a recruit named James C. Shoemaker, that Hill was of the opinion that he could hold Shoemaker, that now he understood that the father was making efforts to have Shoemaker discharged, that he trusted Hill would not allow any action in Shoemaker's case until he had time to attend to said case in person, that he enlisted Shoemaker, that he had an interview with the father and knew all about the case, that as he was out recruiting and could not be in two places at once, he wished the case continued until he could be on hand, and that he was working day and night to fill up the company and would have to remain a few days out for that purpose.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 118]

July 3, 1862
H.S. Bosworth, Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter asking what position the Governor could give him at Columbus or Cincinnati in the civil or military department for a year or two in order to relieve some younger man to go into more active service; and stating that at 54, he was too old for the battlefield, that if the Governor had a position, he wished to know the name of the business, place, and pay, that if he could arrange his business to suit, he would respond to the Governor, that his business had always been mercantile, and that he could give satisfactory references. Bears a P.S. stating that he was active, walked erect, and attended to his store every day, that his only son was in the 15th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, that since his son went away, they had no clerk, that he could give satisfactory references as to his ability, integrity, temperance, and moral principles, etc., and that he wanted the rebellion crushed out.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 199]

July 3, 1862
John W. Bullock, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that enlistments in Lorain County were very slow; asking what Tod thought about township meetings with appropriate speaking; and stating that if Tod thought of appointing him Major, he proposed to devote all the time and pay of the office towards procuring enlistments until called away.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 195]

July 3, 1862
J.B. Casey, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter regarding a letter of recommendation from [John A.] Bingham; and stating that he hoped the matter would be favorably considered.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 187]

July 3, 1862
Charles Doubleday, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter testifying to the claims for promotion of Captain C.C. Smith of the 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry; and stating that in education, application to his duties, and worthiness in every respect, Smith was eminently qualified for any promotion.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 113]

July 3, 1862
D.C. Gates, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting some position in the army; stating that he was a volunteer in the first company that left Portsmouth in the three months' service, that at the ill-fated affair at Vienna, where the gallant 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was drawn into ambuscade, he had the misfortune to lose his right hand, that since his recovery, he had been anxious to again join the army, that as there were several officers in the army in his predicament, he was confident Tod would not forget him if there was a vacancy, that he would much prefer being in the field, that he would do his duty, at least all that lay in his power, that Tod would never have cause to regret giving him an appointment, and that he was young and ambitious to serve his country and give his life for it if necessary; and providing references.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 198]

July 3, 1862
Henry C. Hedges, H. Colby, and Jonas Smith, Military Committee of Richland County, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending that John R. Wolfe, the present Orderly Sergeant of Company M, 2nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry now at or near Fort Scott, Kansas, be promoted to a commissioned office; and stating that they believed Wolfe to be in every respect worthy.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 114]

July 3, 1862
L.C. Hurd, Lima, Allen County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that some three or four weeks ago, he sent Tod his application for appointment as a Major in one of the new regiments along with recommendations, that he subsequently understood that the new regiments were officered and abandoned the idea, that he now understood that there was another call for troops, that he was renewing his application, that if there was no possibility of an appointment, he did not wish to bore state officials, that he would make the effort if, upon fair recommendations, he could procure the position, that he was not a military man, but believed that he could master the knowledge necessary to the position in as short a time as most men, that he desired to enter the service, but he could not enter it in a position that would compel him to walk, that he was compelled to wear a truss and could not stand walking, and that he could stand any amount of fatigue except for walking.
2 pp. [Series 147-39: 195]

July 3, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Corinth, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 139; stating that the resignation of Captain John C. Musser, 39th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on July 3, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 19]

July 3, 1862
J.C. Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Corinth, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 139; stating that the resignation of 2nd Lieutenant Montgomery Close, 43rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on July 3, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-39: 20]