July 16, 1862
C. Ashton, 2nd Lieutenant, Recruiting Officer for the 92nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he was pained to know that a strong anti-war spirit and very bitter feeling against the present administration, not to say outright sympathy with the rebellion, had been cherished and most fearfully cultivated in and about Nelsonville from the beginning, that said feeling and influence was confined exclusively to the so-called Democratic party with which he had always been identified down to the administration of [James] Buchanan and which was largely in the ascendancy in that township, that he fancied it was his duty to come forward, hoping and believing as did many of his neighbors that he could succeed in raising recruits from the local masses better than most of his Republican brethren could under the circumstances, that he regretted to say that he returned home to find that the object of his journey had been anticipated by the aforesaid Democratic party, that in his absence, a combination had been formed to forestall and most effectually defeat any and every effort that he might make in recruiting, that the means resorted to and the extent to which it had been carried was truly surprising even in that age of wonders, that no sooner had he started for Columbus than the people were told by an old citizen (hitherto considered a respectable and responsible man) that there was a conscription act in force, that 150 Democrats or more had been identified, that he had gone to Columbus in order to get authority to press all of them into the army, and that he would undoubtedly get such authority, that a great excitement was gotten up and he was threatened with all that was fearful, that he was now satisfied that any further effort on his part, in view of the present excitement against him, would not only prove a failure but would result in permanent injury to the cause, and that it only remained for him to at once get out of the way.
4 pp. [Series 147-42: 50]

July 16, [1862]
William D. Burbage, Captain, 91st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Bentonville, Adams County, Ohio. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that since his last letter, he had mustered one recruit into service, that he was in the hills all day on July 15 and found none, that so far, he had averaged one recruit per day, that he was sometimes asked by his men what he would do if he failed to get the requisite number of men, that he told them what Hill had told him, namely that he would be mustered out as Captain and re-mustered in as Lieutenant to go on recruiting, that he was not able to tell them what position he would have to take in case of his failing to recruit the required number of recruits for Lieutenants, that he was not concerned about this individually, but such questions were asked of him, that men he mustered in wanted him in some position in which he could have some influence for their welfare, that he had written Hill asking whether it was necessary for him to take his men into his recruiting station as soon as they were mustered in, that some wanted to remain at home a few days, and that he wished to know his whole duty.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 86]

July 16, 1862
A.R. Calderwood, Greenville, Darke County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter suggesting to Tod the propriety of removing the present Military Board for Darke County; stating that the members were all "old fogy" politicians and could not ignore politics as they should at that hour, that the age and long established "cussedness" of the members had enervated them and they did nothing, that J.L. Winner, the most efficient worker among the members, was one of those [Clement L.] Vallandigham men who would rather see the country ruined than have the old Democratic party broken up, that Winner was unfit and unworthy of the station, that the cause was injured and disgraced by the continuance in office of a man of "secesh" proclivities whose duplicity was apparent as his actions and declarations had shown, that they had men locally who openly avowed "secesh" doctrines and threatened and abused Union men, that Evan Baker, once a representative in the Ohio Legislature, said a few days since in a grocery in Greenville that he could cut out Lincoln's heart and see it burned, that a few such men should be arrested and punished, and that the effect would be telling and prove to the wavering and timid that there was yet a government both powerful and sensitive; asking if they were to continue to ignore the fact that the country was in the midst of a cruel and bloody war and that they could not put down rebellion by kindness; and stating that the public mind now demanded that they fight and that the trail of their armies through the Confederate states be made upon the ruins of the homes and plantations of all those that aided the rebel cause by word or deed, that on account of a disability received at Pound Gap, which rendered him unfit at all times to undergo a fatiguing march on foot, he had tendered his resignation as Captain in the 40th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry on June 28, that he had heard nothing and awaited the result in suspense, that he was now better, and that if allowed, he would repair forthwith to his company and resume command with big hope of soon permanently regaining his health and activity.
4 pp. [Series 147-42: 198]

July 16, 1862
Zachariah Conaway, Franklin Mills, Portage County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that he had received no answer to his previous letters, that he was poor and needy, and that Thomas was all his help.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 101]

July 16, 1862
Dr. C.M. Dengler, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he made all possible efforts to assist in effectively filling the ranks of the 38th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and 68th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that being but a poor country physician, he paid all the necessary expenses, that he delivered properly encouraging weekly articles to the best German newspapers in Ohio, that he presently did all he could to animate the people of Fulton County, Henry County, and Defiance County to join the army and to support the government, and that by a long standing disease of his wife and on account of his small income, his pecuniary means were exhausted; and requesting a position in the service.
3 pp. [Series 147-42: 120]

July 16, 1862
J. Hood, State Senator, Marion, Marion County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending various promotions in Company K, 4th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 152]

July 16, 1862
J.C. Jenkins, 78th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Batesville, Noble County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter tendering his services to recruit.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 64]

July 16, 1862
J.H.C. Johnson, Hartford, Trumbull County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that having served seventeen years as a member of various volunteer military associations, the last of which was the Warren Guards, he presumed he had some acquaintance with military matters, that he would be pleased if placed in a situation where he could do something in the present emergency, that Company A, 41st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was mainly recruited in Hartford and he had some influence in getting it up, and that he taught some of them the heavy infantry manual of arms and the drill as formerly practiced.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 112]

July 16, 1862
John Keller, St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that as a member of the former Military Committee of Auglaize County appointed by Governor [William] Dennison, he wished to know whether they should still act, that he noticed Hill's order in regard to the matter, but still hesitated in acting upon the committee, that at the time Washington was in danger, Governor [David] Tod sent a requisition upon Auglaize County for 100 men, that they would have gone to work and raised them, but Tod sent a letter to the Auditor of Auglaize County to send him six names of influential and patriotic persons to act as a military committee, and that from this, they supposed their services were not needed any longer and therefore suspended operations. Bears a pencilled note stating that when the Auditor was called upon, the Governor did not know that a military committee existed in Auglaize County, that the enclosed circular of July 9 explained this and showed that he wanted the old committee to act, and that the committee should not hesitate any longer, but go to work.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 121]

July 16, 1862
Ira M. Kelsey, 1st Lieutenant, Company I, 68th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Grand Junction, Tennessee. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that the 68th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was very much reduced and very poorly managed, that he would like an appointment in one of the new regiments now raising in Ohio, that he was a Lieutenant in the three months' service and would have gone again in the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but for sickness, and that he was a resident of Wood County; and citing references.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 179]

July 16, 1862
Charles Levy, Barracks No. 2, Louisville, Kentucky. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that a few days ago, he had requested a discharge from Hill, that his reason for the request was his inability, under the present circumstances, to serve the country as he wanted, being a prisoner on parole, that since then, the War Department had agreed upon a general exchange and the President had called upon more men to defend a country that so highly needed their aid, that if Hill could procure him a commission, he had no doubt that he could raise a number of men in Jefferson County in a short time, that Jefferson County had responded nobly to their country's call, that he was at present acting as clerk at Barracks No. 2, that the inactive life, while there was plenty to do in the field, did not suit him nor was it for such that he enlisted, and that he hoped Hill would do his best to get him a commission to raise a company or part of one in Jefferson County; and enclosing a recommendation.
3 pp. [Series 147-42: 46]

July 16, 1862
Charles Levy, Barracks No. 2, Louisville, Kentucky. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that he was reporting to Hill on his own and on behalf of 8 others to whom transportation and an order to report to Camp Chase were sent, that on referring the order to Major Granger for permission to go, it was refused on the grounds that they were ordered there by Major General [Henry] Halleck to do duty as patrol guards, that they trusted the probability of a general exchange, as agreed upon by the War Department, would soon make them free to go again in the field and to fight for the cause for which they enlisted, and that if such an exchange should not be arranged, some of the Ohio soldiers there would prefer a discharge for the inactive life which, under the present circumstances, they would be obliged to keep even if they were in Camp Chase.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 46]

July 16, 1862
N.H. McLean, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Department of the Mississippi, Corinth, Mississippi. To the Governor of Ohio. Special Field Orders No. 161; stating that the resignation of 2nd Lieutenant W.M. Wilson, 27th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry was accepted to take effect on July 16, 1862. By order of Major General [Henry] Halleck.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 53]

July 16, 1862
Matthias Martin, Auditor of Franklin County, Auditor's Office, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter recommending William H. Elliot of Franklin County for an appointment as 2nd Lieutenant; and stating that Elliot would make one of the very best of officers, and that Elliot would do honor to the place.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 188]

July 16, 1862
T.C. Mitchell, Captain, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. To Adjutant General Charles W. Hill. Letter stating that on May 29, he was appointed Captain of a company of infantry and not assigned to any regiment, that in June, he was assigned to the 45th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that his district for recruiting was confined to Montgomery County, Logan County, Hardin County, and Erie County, that his 2nd Lieutenant was assigned to Logan County, Miami County, Auglaize County, and Allen County, that by Hill's order, he had been assigned to the 93rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and that in a letter to Colonel [Charles] Anderson, Hill gave officers recruiting for the 45th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 50th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry the privilege of recruiting at any point in the state; and asking, inasmuch as he was originally assigned to the 45th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, that he and his Lieutenants be allowed to recruit in counties originally assigned to them.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 131]

July 16, 1862
A.F. Moore, North Jackson, Mahoning County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he noticed Tod had lately called upon 40,000 more of Ohio's sons to enter their gallant army to maintain their national existence and liberties, that heretofore, he had been unable to respond, that now he conceived it to be his imperative duty to do so, that he was in limited circumstances and compelled to support a small family at the bar, that if Tod would send him the authority to raise a company of volunteers for the war, he would make the attempt at once, that he confidently believed he could do it, or at least that the greater part of a company could be raised in the area, and that he asked no special favors, but only that he might act.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 230]

July 16, 1862
John Ogden, Lieutenant Commanding, Camp Strong, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. To Ex-Governor [William] Dennison. Letter stating that he felt increasingly anxious to enter upon the work in Ohio as he believed their dangers were thickening every hour, and that if Dennison could conscientiously advance his claims by any personal influence, it would ever be remembered with gratitude.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 40]

July 16, 1862
John Ogden, Lieutenant Commanding, Camp Strong, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he desired to change his present position for one where he could do more in the service than he could possibly do at Cape Girardeau, where nothing seemed so necessary as to let the people alone, that they had an enemy within a few hundred miles of them, but the probabilities were that they should be kept in that part of Missouri until the close of the war, that he had tendered his resignation and only wanted a transfer to some other state, that he preferred his native state of Ohio, having an extensive acquaintance in all parts of it, that he could render signal service in the organization of the new regiments about to be raised, that he desired to immediately enter upon the work, that he could not bear staying at Camp Strong while he knew his services were needed elsewhere in the country, and that he only wanted a place where he could serve his country in her greatest hour of trial; and citing references.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 77]

July 16, 1862
Samuel Plumb, Banking House of S. Plumb, No. 15, College Place, Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that being acquainted with Albert L. How and Thatcher Vincent of Company H, 43rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he most cheerfully recommended the former for 1st Lieutenant and the latter for 2nd Lieutenant of said company. Also signed by James Monroe.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 104]

July 16, 1862
Horace K. Thatcher, Captain, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 14th U.S. Infantry, Camp near Harrison's Landing, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter applying for any vacancy in one of the new regiments to be raised in Ohio so long as it was equal to the rank he now held in the regular service; stating that he had been in the regular army over seven years and was thoroughly posted on company, battalion, and brigade drill; and citing references.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 71]

July 16, 1862
W.P. Tisdel, Sergeant, Quartermaster's Department, 7th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Wade, Alexandria, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter asking if it would be advisable for him to come to Ohio and recruit a company under the new call of the President.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 86]

July 16, 1862
David Tod, Governor, The State of Ohio, Executive Department, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Edward B. Smith, Care of Dr. Smith, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Letter stating that Smith was appointed Lieutenant in the 91st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry now forming, that Smith was to report to the Adjutant General in person for instructions, and that to enable him to do so, Smith herewith had transportation.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 185]

July 17, 1862
Robert W. Caldwell, Captain, Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that he had taken great pains selecting a 2nd Lieutenant and had finally chosen J.S. Jeffries of Jackson County for that position, that Jeffries would be there on Monday to be sworn in, that Hill should not accept any other name that might present itself as Jeffries was a No. 1 man, and that prospects were rather flattering.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 147]

July 17, 1862
Charles Candy, Colonel, 66th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Headquarters, Camp Wade, near Alexandria, Virginia. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting that various promotions be made in the 66th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 173]

July 17, 1862
R.M. Crabs, Moore's Salt Works, Jefferson County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he had seen and performed military service, but was now discharged from duty, that Tod's late and urgent appeal for troops prompted him to again offer his services in quelling the existing rebellion if a suitable position be granted, that the position of Adjutant on a regimental staff was desired, and that certificates of recommendation could be furnished on application or Tod could apply to Colonel G.W. McCook of Steubenville.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 164]

July 17, 1862
H.N. Curtis, member of Military Committee of Paulding County, Cranesville, Paulding County, Ohio. To Adjutant General [Charles W.] Hill. Letter stating that Denison S. Hughes of Paulding County wished to be authorized to raise or enlist a company of infantry for the U.S. service and requested him to write with regard to the matter, that Hughes thought he could raise a company, that Hughes was a young man of good moral character, that Hughes was a good scholar, that Hughes served as a volunteer in the 14th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (three months' service) in western Virginia and returned as a Sergeant, that Hughes did not know what way or course to pursue in the matter and wished him to gain information in the matter, that he supposed Hughes would have to be commissioned in order to enlist and qualify men for service, and that if it met the approbation of Hill and the Governor, and there were no other applicants before Hughes, he thought it would be well to appoint him as an officer to raise a company, etc.
2 pp. [Series 147-42: 200]

July 17, 1862
J.L. Dibra, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that they as a district were desirous of raising a company of guards for state service for the term of one year, that they wished to know whether such a company would be accepted, that if so, they wanted to know how many Tod wished in a company, and that he believed such a company would be ready to report in a short time.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 95]

July 17, 1862
R.P. Findley, Captain, Company K, 74th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Camp Tod, Nashville, Tennessee. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that James McCormack had been a Private in his company, that by imposition on the authorities at Louisville, McCormack was discharged on May 25, that the alleged cause was a weak spine, that since then, McCormack had again joined the service as a Captain, that McCormack continually shirked duty while a Private and patriotism never actuated him, that a desire for money and possessions induced McCormack to rejoin, and that he did not know what regiment McCormack was in.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 27]

July 17, 1862
Timothy Fitzpatrick, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter stating that he wanted to get up a company of Irishmen to be attached to some Irish regiment. Bears a recommendation from J. Colley.
1 p. [Series 147-42: 96]

July 17, 1862
John A. Foot, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. To Governor David Tod. Letter requesting an appointment and commission for John F. Cutter to fill the position of 1st Lieutenant or 2nd Lieutenant in Company E, 54th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
3 pp. [Series 147-42: 156]