Correspondence to the Governor and Adjutant General of Ohio, 1861-1898 (bulk 1861-1866).

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Correspondence to the Governor and Adjutant General of Ohio, 1861-1898 (bulk 1861-1866).

Contains correspondence covering the Civil War through the Spanish-American War. Topics include the difficulties raising, equipping, training, and maintaining troops; specific battles; military camps; and various related issues. See Correspondence from the Adjutant General (State Archives Series 146) for written responses to these letters.

29 cubic ft. (109 v.)

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