July 8, 1862
F[rederick] J. Lock, Major Commanding, 33rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Battle Creek. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that a vacancy had occurred in Company K by the resignation of Captain Conduce H. Gatch; and recommending 1st Lieutenant William W. Nixon for Captain, 2nd Lieutenant David W. McConnell for 1st Lieutenant, and Sergeant William H. Myers for 2nd Lieutenant.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 105]

July 8, 1862
Gustav C.E. Weber, Surgeon General of Ohio, Headquarters, Ohio Volunteer Militia, Surgeon General's Office, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C[harles] W. Hill. Letter stating that the Governor had appointed Samuel K. Crawford of Millersburg, Ohio as Assistant Surgeon to the 50th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 117]

July 9, 1862
T.C. Everts, Washington, D.C. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter inquiring if, in the recent call by the President for 300,000 more men, any cavalry regiments were allotted to Ohio; and stating that if so, Charles H. Cornwell, a resident of Ohio who currently held a government position at Washington, was very desirous of getting permission to raise one, and that from the fact of Cornwell's numerous acquaintances and personal popularity, he had no doubt, if permitted, that Cornwell would succeed in much less time than almost any other man and would make an excellent officer.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 132]

July 9, 1862
M[ilton] B.W. Harman, Commanding Company E, 31st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near Tuscumbia, Alabama. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that there was a 2nd Lieutenancy vacant in Company E, 31st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry which he hoped Hill would at once fill by appointing Ludwell M. Cunard, 1st Sergeant of the company, that Cunard's uniform attention to duty and his devotion to the cause in which they were engaged were guarantees that the service would be benefited by his promotion, that Cunard's education, soldierly qualities, and ability eminently qualified him to do honor to the commission, and that the company, appreciating Cunard's officer-like conduct and unremitting attention to duty, unanimously joined in a prayer for his immediate appointment.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 113]

July 9, 1862
M[ilton] B.W. Harman, Commanding Company E, 31st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Tuscumbia, Alabama. To ? Letter testifying that 1st Sergeant L[udwell] M. Cunard, Company E, 31st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had borne an unblemished character as a soldier and a gentleman; and stating that Cunard had been unremitting in the discharge of his duties, that he desired Cunard's promotion at once to the vacant 2nd Lieutenancy in Company E, believing that his education and soldierly qualities eminently fit him to do honor to a commission, that Cunard's uniform attention to duty and entire devotion to the cause in which they were engaged were sufficient guaranties that the service would be benefited by his promotion, and that the company appreciated Cunard's officer-like conduct and unanimously supported his appointment as 2nd Lieutenant.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 220]

July 9, 1862
P[erley] B. Johnson, 1st Lieutenant, 62nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near Harris Landing, Charles City County, Virginia. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that he received a commission as 1st Lieutenant in the 62nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry a few days ago and would have answered it sooner, but their regiment had been without baggage for a long time and it was not possible for him to find writing material, that he accepted the promotion and was very grateful for it, and that he had done nothing to merit it, but would endeavor to fill the office to the best of his ability.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 108]

July 9, 1862
Simeon Nash, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that since he left Gallipolis, he saw Tod's call for additional volunteers, that he did not know what was being done in Gallia County to respond to the call, that Gallia County had been somewhat overlooked by State authorities, that as yet, no field officers had been selected in Gallia County, that so great had been Ohio's neglect that they had four Captains commanding companies in Virginia regiments, all from Gallipolis, that the part of Ohio encompassing Gallia County had supplied nearly 1,500 men to Virginia regiments, that the reason for this oversight lay in the fact that their men had not clamored for offices while so many others had, that he believed Gallia County had furnished its due proportion, that they had four companies in part in Virginia companies, 11/2 companies in the 36th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, one in the 53rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and one, or nearly so, in the 56th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that they had turned out 600 or more and yet one Assistant Surgeon was the only field officer from Gallia County, that he had written Governor [William] Dennison that there were men who would go if appointed, that if companies were to be raised, it would depend on the officer selected to recruit, that if he was at home, he could, after harvest, bring out their due proportion of men, but he would not be at home for some two weeks yet, that the rebellion must be crushed out and would be, of that he had never had a doubt, that whatever was necessary must be done, that the troops on the line of the Kanawha ought to have a new commander, that General [Jacob D.] Cox was a very amiable and clever man and was doubtless a good lawyer, that Cox was not a military man by nature or education, that there was much risk being run in leaving such a man at the head of an independent command, that he was familiar with Cox's every movement from the day he crossed the Ohio River nearly a year ago, that Cox's men had not that confidence in his military capacity that they ought to have in a commander, that the Colonel of the 36th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry [George Crook] was a very capable man, that Crook had charge of the force which fought the battle of Lewisburg, when the 36th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and 44th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry defeated and routed more than twice as many rebels, that Crook also made the run into Monroe and ran off General [Henry] Heth, who had two to his one, that Crook was a military man in the true sense of the term, and that Crook was a West Pointer, not spoiled in the making.
4 pp. [Series 147-42: 126]

July 9, 1862
A.G. Sutton, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C[harles] W. Hill. Letter recommending his son, Anthony S. Sutton, for a field or staff officer position. Bears a note from C.L. Boalt, Chairman, and Joseph M. Farr, Secretary, Military Committee of Huron County; stating that the committee declined recommending Schuyler Sutton for any office on account of his habits, and that the persons to fill the field officer positions for the 101st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry were all designated by the committee for the counties in which it was to be raised.
4 pp. [Series 147-42: 57]

July 9, 1862
M[arcus] A. Westcott, Captain, Company A, 6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near Athens, Alabama. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that learning that the President has issued a proclamation calling for more troops, he was presenting his name for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel in one of the new regiments now being organized, and that having had several years experience as an officer in the militia and fifteen months as an officer in active service and fully believing that with the influence he could bring to bear that he could organize and fit a regiment for service as soon as any other officer, he felt justified in making the application; enclosing a copy of the roll of the company he organized for the field which showed that he had already furnished forty-three commissioned officers from it; stating that there were many other officers now serving that were indebted to him for their first instructions in the school of the soldier; and citing references.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 110]

July 9, 1862
H.S. Williams, Lieutenant, 62nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade, Keyes' Corps. To Governor David Tod. Letter thanking Tod for his commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the 62nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 117]

July 10, 1862
Andrew Berwick, Lieutenant, Battery E, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Headquarters, Camp near Battle Creek, Tennessee. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he would like to have a promotion under the new call of the President for more troops, either in the artillery or infantry service, and that he would be pleased to furnish Tod with testimonials in support of his application.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 61]

July 10, 1862
E[dward] P. Fyffe, Colonel, 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Mooresville, Alabama. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that Samuel C. Rook, Company G, 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry had served honestly and faithfully as Captain of his company for the last thirteen months and was in every way deserving of promotion, that he would very much dislike losing Rook from his regiment, but justice required him to say that Rook would make a much better Major than a very great majority of officers who held that office, and that he believed the public service would be greatly benefited by giving Rook the position of Major in one of the new regiments.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 223]

July 10, 1862
John S. Mason, Colonel, 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp near Harrison Landing, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter forwarding various nominations for promotions in the 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and stating that he hoped for speedy action as the regiment was sadly in need of officers.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 159]

July 10, 1862
Franklin Sawyer, Lieutenant Colonel Commanding, 8th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp near Harrison's Landing, James River, Virginia. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter calling Hill's attention to the vacancies in the 8th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and to recommendations heretofore made to fill them; and stating that their service now seemed to require a full quota of officers.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 114]

July 11, 1862
George W. Arrick, Centerfield, Highland County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting authority to recruit a company; and stating that he would be in readiness to go to any point where ordered.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 20]

July 11, 1862
Emmons Clark, Captain, Company B, 7th Regiment, New York National Guard, Headquarters, Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland. To whom it may concern. Letter stating that M.L.M. Pinxotto had served in the 7th Regiment, National Guard of New York for a period of nine years and had discharged all the duties of the soldier in the most satisfactory manner, that Pinxotto had been an active member of Company B during its two periods of service in the present war and had an experience which would be most valuable to him as an officer, that he could most heartily certify to Pinxotto's high character, ability, and military qualifications, and that any regiment that secured Pinxotto's services as a field or line officer would be most fortunate. Bears the endorsement of Marshall Lefferts, Colonel, 7th Regiment, New York National Guard.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 63]

July 11, 1862
Robert H. Cochran, 1st Lieutenant, 15th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Barracks, near Nashville, Tennessee. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had seen an order from Major General [Don Carlos] Buell discharging him from the service of the United States for having been absent from his company and duties more than sixty days; and providing a statement of facts in his case.
6 pp. [Series 147-42: 84, 85]

July 11, 1862
A[ndrew] Hickenlooper, Captain, Chief of Artillery, 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, Headquarters, near Corinth, Mississippi. To Sir. Letter stating that when there were any promotions made in the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, he hoped that they would be in regular order as stipulated, that this was the only way they could secure that efficiency at all times necessary, that he understood that a resigned officer of the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery was about to make application for the Captaincy, that he hoped none but those mentioned would be appointed, that Lieutenant Anthony B. Burton was wounded at Shiloh and only now able to return to his company, and that Burton was a brave and in every way trustworthy officer.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 108]

July 11, 1862
A[ndrew] Hickenlooper, Captain, Chief of Artillery, 6th Division, Army of the Tennessee, Headquarters. To Lewis Kates. Letter stating that Kates' brother, Theophilus Kates, now had an opportunity of securing the junior 2nd Lieutenancy in the 5th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, that he hoped Lewis Kates would attend to the matter personally and go to Columbus as soon as possible, and that he could secure Theophilus any recommendations Lewis might consider necessary.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 127]

July 11, 1862
Rufus H. Law, North Royalton, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter enclosing testimonials from officers of the 8th Regiment, Iowa Infantry to which he belonged until January 30, 1862, when he was compelled to resign his commission as 2nd Lieutenant of Company F due to severe illness; and stating that his health was now nearly restored, and that if Tod would honor him with a commission and an appointment in the recruiting service or as drill master in some camp in the State, he would be glad to be of what service he could to his country.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 11]

July 11, 1862
W[illiam] L. McMillen, Colonel, 95th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Adjutant General C[harles] W. Hill. Letter requesting that Hill give the bearer, D.B. Warner of London, Madison County, the necessary authority and documents to recruit a company for the 95th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in his county.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 196]

July 11, 1862
J. Madeira, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that H. Amberg, an old and respectable citizen of Chillicothe, was desirous of procuring a 2nd Lieutenancy in the recruiting service for his son, Lewis C. Amberg, Sergeant, Company B, 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that although not intimately acquainted with young Amberg, he was informed that said individual was competent and worthy, that judging from the slight acquaintance he had with young Amberg and the representations of his father, together with the recommendation expected from Colonel E[dward] P. Fyffe of the 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, young Amberg was entitled to a promotion, and that young Amberg had been in the army since the organization of the 26th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Also signed by James T. Worthington.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 12]

July 11, 1862
E.D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. To the Governor of Ohio. Extract from Special Orders No. 159; stating that Major Benjamin P. Runkel had leave of absence for thirty days and would report in the meantime to the Governor of Ohio, and that Lieutenant E.F. Finley of Company K, 64th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was discharged from the service to enable him to receive an appointment as Captain in one of the new Ohio regiments. By order of the Secretary of War. 1 p. [Series 147-42: 14]

July 11, 1862
E.D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington. To Major Benjamin P. Runkle care of the Governor of Ohio. Extract of Special Orders No. 159; stating that Major Benjamin P. Runkel had leave of absence for thirty days and would report in the meantime to the Governor of Ohio. By order of the Secretary of War.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 88]

July 11, 1862
J.M. Wright, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Army of the Ohio, Huntsville, Alabama. To the Adjutant General of Ohio. Special Orders No. 99; stating that the resignation of Lieutenant Edmund B. Warren, 6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on July 11, 1862. By command of Major General [Don Carlos] Buell.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 82]

July 12, 1862
J.D. Bothwell, Captain, Company D, 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp near Sperryville, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that since the consolidation of the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry with the 61st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he had never felt contented although senior Captain, that he would feel more at home if he could be transferred to another regiment or else be detailed to recruit a company for one of the new regiments, that he thought he could recruit a company in a short time, that he had recruited his company for the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry in six weeks when recruiting was very dull, and that if there was another battery to be raised, he thought he could raise one in Cleveland (his home) in a short time; and citing references.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 65]

July 12, 1862
Reuben B. Cook, Company C, 41st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Houghton, Alabama. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he was anxious to get a position by which he might return to Ohio and recruit soldiers for the last call made by Tod, that he served as a Private in the three months' service, that he re-enlisted for three years or during the war and was appointed Sergeant, that he had many opportunities to learn the system of drill which many others did not have, that he was well acquainted in Akron and all through Summit County, that he was also acquainted in Wayne County and Stark County, that he believed he could get up a full company soon if Tod would get him a position, and that he could furnish testimonials of his ability and character if necessary.
3 pp. [Series 147-42: 38]

July 12, 1862
James Cunningham, Lima, Allen County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that Colonel Bliss and Captain Harrington visited Lima on July 11 with a view to locating a military camp and selected a part of his farm, and that he wished to be appointed as Paymaster at the camp.
3 pp. [Series 147-42: 122]

July 12, 1862
John R. Donaldson, Company I, 40th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Cranor, Prestonburg. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending 2nd Lieutenant J[ohn] W. Smith for the Captaincy of their company.
3 pp. [Series 147-42: 160]

July 12, 1862
H[enry] F. Hyman, Captain, Battery I, 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Camp Mountain Pass. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that he had left the name of Christian Widman, Orderly Sergeant of his battery, for a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant, and that Widman had done duty as such since June 14, the day of the acceptance of Lieutenant [Louis] Doerr's resignation; asking if Widman's commission had been forwarded, and if, in the event that he resigned, 1st Lieutenant [William] Dammert would be entitled to the Captaincy as the oldest 1st Lieutenant in the regiment; and stating that he did not think Dammert was capable of being a Captain, having no education whatever, that during his short absence of ten days, Dammert tried to raise a mutiny in the battery, that his eyes were affected by the heat and hard living so that he could hardly see, that he would like to go home to Cincinnati to get cured, but would rather stay as long as he was able to move rather than see Dammert in charge of the battery, that he would also like to know if he could get another Lieutenant in place of [Joseph D.] King who had never done a day's duty since joining the battery, and that he did not know where King was.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 70]