July 7, 1862
Hiram Peck, Bellevue, Sandusky County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Notarized letter stating that he was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant of Company D, 34th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and duly mustered into service as such, and that in the battle near Princeton, Virginia, he was severely wounded in the right arm, was taken prisoner by the rebels and by them paroled, and lost his commission at said battle; and requesting a duplicate commission. Notarized by B.P. Smith, Notary Public, Huron County, Ohio.
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July 7, 1862
T.J. Sheets, Hyattsville, Miami County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that the patriotic feeling Tod's proclamation aroused in their village was worthy of "'76", and that he thought they would have very little trouble in raising at least one company of volunteers locally; and asking if they could be transferred to a regiment of their choice in the field so that they might see active service which they all desired, and if companies would be obliged to form under commissioned officers.
2 pp. [Series 147-40: 194]

July 7, 1862
Isaac Smith, et. al., Stafford, Monroe County, Ohio. To William Okey, et. al., Military Committee. Letter signed by four individuals; stating that they were acquainted with Thomas P. Hughes, now a Private in Company D, 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; recommending Hughes as a man of good moral character and fine abilities; and stating that in their opinion, Hughes was suitable and deserving of a Lieutenancy in the U.S. Army.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 173]

July 7, 1862
G.H. Topping, Chairman, and L. Jeff. Sprengle, Secretary of the Board, Ashland County Military Committee, Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant Herman Alleman of Company B, McLaughlin's Squadron, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, now at Prestonsburg, Kentucky, for Captain of said company; and stating that the Captain and 1st Lieutenant of said company had resigned, that the company had the most implicit confidence in Alleman and desired his promotion to the Captaincy, that Alleman had been a resident of Ashland County for many years, and that they knew Alleman to be worthy of any honors Tod might be pleased to confer upon him.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 207]

July 8, 1862
A. Bartholomew, Pastor, Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Logan County, Ohio. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that he had received an official document addressed to his son, William A. Bartholomew, who was now on his way to or had rejoined the 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Tennessee, that the document was a blank form for a paroled or exchanged prisoner, that his son never was a prisoner, that his son had been at home on sick furlough during which time he visited Governor David Tod with an application for a Lieutenancy in his company, that if Tod had issued his son the commission alluded to, perhaps the mistake occurred by misplacing the papers in the envelopes, and that if Hill sent the commission to him, he would forward it to his son immediately.
2 pp. [Series 147-40: 86]

July 8, 1862
William S. Bennett, Piketon, Pike County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he wished Tod would give him something to do, and that he could not enter the ranks because he was lame.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 183]

July 8, 1862
John B. Biddle, Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter asking if Tod still granted Lieutenant's commissions to those desiring to get up a company; stating that if so, he thought he could raise a company in forty days with said prestige; and providing references.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 179]

July 8, 1862
S.S. Bloom, Shelby, Richland County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that a soldier came into his office that morning presenting his case and wanting some advice, that he was unable to comply, that the soldier looked extremely ill and very poorly indeed, that he could scarcely believe that the soldier would ever recover, that the soldier said he was sent home sick by his Captain from Camp Lagrange, near Corinth, and was left at Camp Dennison, that the soldier was there for one week, that the soldier's parents sent his brother-in-law to get him home as his father was sick at the time, that the authorities at Camp Dennison would not give the soldier a furlough and he simply got aboard the cars and came home on his own accord without a furlough, that the soldier got home on July 4 and was now quite uneasy because of what he had done, and that he did not think the soldier was able to travel or he would at once send him to Camp Chase; asking if the soldier could get a furlough by sending a certificate in due form to Camp Dennison; stating that as the soldier could be of no service whatever to the Government, he would recommend a furlough, and that the soldier said he was willing to go just as soon as he could be of use; asking what the soldier had better do; and stating that his name was published in their county papers as having been appointed a member of the Military Committee, that he never received a letter to that effect from Hill, that he had just been informed that T. Mickey of Shelby was appointed, that he would like to know how the matter stood, that he was willing to do all he could for the Country, appointed or not appointed, yet it was certainly due him to know whether he had the duties of a committeeman to perform or was to go it on his own hook, and that if he had not been appointed, someone certainly took unwarranted privileges in publishing his name as such and then having it withdrawn.
2 pp. [Series 147-40: 184]

July 8, 1862
C.P. Buckingham, Brigadier General, War Department, Washington City, D.C. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter sending an advance copy of General Order No. 75, relating to the volunteer recruiting service; and stating that the printed copies would be distributed as soon as possible.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 125]

July 8, 1862
Thomas J. Caman, Conductor, Crestline, Crawford County, Ohio. To Dear Sir. Letter stating that he had been in the three months' service; requesting a commission to recruit some men; stating that he thought he could get several men to go as he was a railroad man and had considerable influence on his line; and asking what wages he would receive.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 194]

July 8, 1862
J[acob] D. Cox, Brigadier General, Headquarters, District of the Kanawha, Flat Top Mountain. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that some time since, he forwarded the recommendation of the officers of the 11th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry urging the appointments of Lieutenant Colonel [Augustus H.] Coleman to be Colonel, Captain Ogden Street to be Lieutenant Colonel, and Julius Coleman to be a 2nd Lieutenant, that his attention had been called to the matter by a statement from some officers of the regiment that the papers were supposed not to have reached Hill, that he would be pleased to know whether the papers were received, and that if not, he would give the regiment the opportunity of sending duplicates.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 144]

July 8, 1862
J.W. Heterick, Auditor, Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio. To ? Letter listing those persons who were suggested as a military committee for Brown County.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 205]

July 8, 1862
Isaac B. Hymer, 1st Lieutenant, Commanding Company D, 86th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service), Camp Burns, Clarksburg, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he saw Tod's call for several thousand three years' men; asking what chance he had to be transferred from the 86th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) to the three years' men; stating that he would be satisfied with a Captain's commission; citing references; and stating that the 86th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) was getting along very well, that it was very warm weather there now, that several men were slightly sick, but not dangerous, and that they drilled all they could stand.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 204]

July 8, 1862
P[eter] Kinney, Colonel, 56th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that a few weeks ago, he sent Tod the resignation of 1st Lieutenant Charles Soule of Company H, 56th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and requested the appointments of 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Brown as 1st Lieutenant and Thomas W. Kinney as 2nd Lieutenant, that both of the applicants were worthy and sober men, that he had not heard from Tod, that a great many of his officers being on the sick list compelled him to request Tod to fill the vacancies as they occurred, and that he hoped Tod would confirm the appointments and send them to Portsmouth as he would be there for ten days before leaving for his regiment.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 222]

July 8, 1862
George Mendenhall, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he was informed that Colonel [William H.H.] Taylor of the 5th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry had resigned; recommending Lieutenant Colonel [Thomas T.] Heath of said regiment for promotion; and stating that Heath had been extremely efficient in getting up the regiment, that in his opinion, Heath would take pride in making the regiment efficient if placed at its head, and that he believed Heath presented qualities of sobriety and firmness so necessary for the position.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 170]

July 8, 1862
W.T. Payne, Captain, Harmar, Washington County, Ohio. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter requesting that Hill approve the transfer of Edmond J. Sugden, Private, Company B, 39th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry to Orderly Sergeant of his company; and stating that Sugden's health was so poor as not to admit of his doing duty for some time, that Sugden thought he could be of more service to the Country by going with him and recruiting in his company, and that he hoped to have the company full in a short time.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 183]

July 8, 1862
A.M. Piatt, New Military Committee, Bryan, Williams County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter asking about the mode of raising troops under the present call, if any regiment was to be raised in Northwest Ohio, and if so, where did it first go into camp; stating that for his part, he had no doubt that twice as many men could be raised with camps near them as opposed to away at Columbus, that when the camps were near, it became their business, that when the men were away, it was merely an official affair, and that if they could have a regiment and its staff was well distributed in Williams County, Fulton County, Lucas County, etc., they could raise it within forty days; and asking how officers were to be appointed and when mustered in.
2 pp. [Series 147-40: 185]

July 8, 1862
C.H. Sargent, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To ? Letter recommending a field office position for Lieutenant Harl P. Christie of the 58th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, now on General [John A.] McClernand's staff as aide, Headquarters, Jackson, Tennessee; and stating that Christie was from Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 175]

July 8, [1862]
John H. Spence, Summitville, Columbiana County, Ohio. To Sir. Letter stating that by reason of the new call for recruits for the service of their government, he was requesting a commission to raise a company of infantry to go into service, that his residence was in Carroll County from which he wished to raise the recruits, that he was also requesting all information necessary to recruiting, and that he had served three months in the present war.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 201]

July 8, 1862
Thomas M. Vincent, Assistant Adjutant General, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. To the Governor of Ohio. Letter reporting that fourteen officers of the volunteer forces from the State of Ohio had resigned to take effect on the dates set opposite their respective names.
2 pp. [Series 147-40: 198]

July 8, 1862
M.B. Wright, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he received a telegram on July 7, from Colonel [Frederick] Porschner, 47th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Gauley Bridge, saying that the vacancies in said regiment had been reported and requesting him to urge the speedy promotion of his son as formerly recommended, that having already troubled Tod on this point, he should not do so again except by the special request of the Colonel, that his inference was that Porschner was getting his regiment in a condition for ready and efficient action or that he wished to assign his son to some special duty, perhaps both, and that Porschner gave no explanation.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 216]

July 9, 1862
Charles Anderson, Colonel, 79th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that partly because Hill's watch deceived him as to the true time of day and partly because he did not at once fully appreciate the privilege Hill offered him, he came away without deriving any advantage from Hill's list of applicants for military commissions in his district, and that as he was starting out that day on a tour through the counties in his district, he could not, as soon as needed, come up to Columbus; requesting, if it would not be too much extra and unofficial labor, a copy of the names and offices specified as well as the names of those who recommended the candidates; stating that he cared nothing for the terms of praise as he could better get at the real truth by personal interviews with the writers and cross-examinations of them, that he did not doubt that his friends, Mr. White and Mr. Looker, would gladly take as much trouble for him, that other things being equal, he thought those persons who were most anxious to go to war would make the best officers and soldiers, and that this belief accounted for his desire to have the list; asking if Colonel was the proper official description of himself or if he should subscribe Major, etc.; stating that if it was not against Hill's ideas of the public interest, he thought it would be better, at present, for the district not to anticipate the raising of a second regiment in it; asking what was to be done with Colonel Daniel McCook's officer; and stating that said officer was poaching on his ground, that one of his officers was in Logan County, and that he had ordered him into his own lines.
2 pp. [Series 147-40: 189]

July 9, 1862
W.H. Anderson, Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that Bruce Drake of Bluffton had used his great influence in getting men to volunteer to put down the rebellion, that Drake would now take pride in entering the regular service, that Drake could bring several men with him, and that Drake was a man of proper age, intellect, and dimensions to make a good and brave Lieutenant; and asking if there was a chance for Drake to secure said position in the regular service at that time.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 58]

July 9, 1862
J. Bartram, Marion, Marion County, Ohio. To the Honorable G. V[olney] Dorsey. Letter stating that he was informed by Major J.J. Williams, 64th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry that Lieutenant Colonel [Isaac] Gass had tendered his resignation, that Williams desired that he aid him in procuring the appointment, that Williams had charge of the regiment nearly all the time since the battle of Shiloh, that he had no doubt of Williams' capacity to fill the place sought, and that he had importuned the Governor so often at the request of many friends, that he really felt backward in making the request; and asking Dorsey to speak a word for Williams. Bears a note from Dorsey stating that he had no doubt of Williams' fitness for the post desired, and that as Williams was the next officer in rank to Gass, he supposed the Governor would, if no extraordinary circumstances forbade, confer the place on him.
2 pp. [Series 147-40: 123]

July 9, 1862
C.H. Blackburn, 1st Lieutenant, 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had now recruited thirty men for the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that the men were in Camp Dennison and had no company officer, but were very desirous to have him come and remain with them to conduct drill, and that if he had recruited enough men to receive his commission and Tod consented, he would do as they had requested.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 188]

July 9, 1862
William Goodsell, Windham Station, Portage County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had resigned his commission as Captain of Company K, 41st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in March on account of his health failing, that he was now able to enter the service again and would do so if Tod saw fit to give him a like commission in one of the new regiments now being formed in the state, and that the experience of four or five months of camp duties would make him more familiar than new hands in many respects.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 89]

July 9, 1862
John D. Holden, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter requesting an order to raise a battery of artillery and the necessary instructions; and stating that he had 8 months experience.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 57]

July 9, 1862
D.R. Howland, M.D., Decatur, Brown County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter certifying that Larkin Covert of Company G, 70th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was unable to report as he was dangerously ill from sickness contracted in the service. Bears a note from Joseph Stevenson, Justice of the Peace; certifying that Howland was a regular physician in good standing and also that the signature was genuine.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 203]

July 9, 1862
Lewis Hoyt, Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. To B.F. Hoffman. Letter enclosing a petition to Governor David Tod signed by a few citizens of Trumbull County, recommending the promotion of Captain H[enry] G. Stratton of Company C, 19th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry should a vacancy occur; and stating that Stratton was believed to be a thorough, hard working officer, that Stratton had been in service constantly since the formation of the 19th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry for three years' service, having before served as Lieutenant in the same regiment on three months' service, that Stratton had at no time asked for promotion, that it was now probable, in the formation of new regiments, that Lieutenant Colonel [Elliott W.] Hollingsworth might be assigned to a new regiment thereby creating a vacancy in the 19th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that the petition asked that Stratton's claims not be overlooked, that at present, Stratton was the senior Captain of the regiment, and that Captain [Paul T.] Kirby was on General Beatty's staff and might not return to his company.
1 p. [Series 147-40: 97]

July 9, 1862
W.A. Hutchins, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter regarding his appointment as Colonel of a new regiment to be organized in the area; and stating that he was not then prepared to accept the appointment on account of family and business considerations, but should be glad to enter the service if he could make the proper arrangements, that he was willing to use his influence and devote his time for the purpose of raising the regiment whether he was its Colonel or someone else better qualified, that if it was important for the appointment to be made and accepted at once, as he was not now prepared to decide upon the matter, Tod would have to consider the appointment as declined and select someone else, that he understood that Mr. Keith was appointed Lieutenant Colonel, that Keith was a very competent person to take charge of the regiment until the Colonel should be qualified, that Tod would doubtless receive numerous applications for appointment to the remaining offices of the regiment, but he would suggest the propriety of leaving them open for the present, that they should be distributed in other counties so as to secure as great an influence as possible in securing men, and that he would have gone to Columbus and conferred with Tod had it not been for sickness in his family.
3 pp. [Series 147-40: 124]