MS 562 - William J. Sullivan Collection: Arnold McMahan Papers

Title	MS 562 - William J. Sullivan Collection: Arnold McMahan Papers
Subject	Civil War
Series Description	CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE - JAMES ASHLEY TO A. MCMAHAN 1866; 6 pieces Arranged chronologically Inquiries with Congressional Representative regarding appointment to the Regular Army after the War, and later attempt to gain appointment as postmaster of East Toledo. McMahan copybook of outgoing correspondence includes related items CORRESPONDENCE - G. DOLTON TO A. MCMAHAN January 25-October 25, 1890; 22 pieces Arranged chronologically Detailed correspondence dealing with the capture of the 21st O.V.I. at Chickamauga and movements of troops in the vicinity of Snodgrass Hill. Dolton was with the 1st Illinois Artillery, Battery M, and was involved with the "Reunion" of involved troops at Chickamauga in May 1890. Maps produced by Dolton described separately and located in oversize box. Drafts of McMahan's early letters to Dolton located in correspondence draft tablets CORRESPONDENCE - A. MCMAHAN TO G. DOLTON January 30, 1890; 1 piece Draft of letter to Dolton (in answer to letter of Jan. 25th). Includes rough maps. Other drafts located in general correspondence draft tablet CORRESPONDENCE - U.S. WAR DEPARTMENT TO A. MCMAHAN 1888-1890; 16 pieces Arranged chronologically Correspondence relating to official War Department reports and maps about Chickamauga CORRESPONDENCE - CHICKAMAUGA CASUALTY LISTS 1889; 5 pieces Arranged alphabetically by Company Casualty lists of each Company of the 21st O.V.I., compiled statistical table, and correspondence related to Battle of Chickamauga CORRESPONDENCE - OHIO. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT TO MCMAHAN 1889; 3 pieces Arranged chronologically Correspondence relating to inaccuracies in the printed roster of the 21st O.V.I. CORRESPONDENCE - A. MCMAHAN COPYBOOK OF OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE 1864-1866, 1889; 1 volume Arranged chronologically Bound volume with copies of correspondence, primarily dealing with Chickamauga. Many of the postwar letters deal with McMahan's attempts to secure an appointment with the Regular Army or as Postmaster in East Toledo. Related correspondence located in the James Ashley to McMahan file CORRESPONDENCE - A. MCMAHAN GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE DRAFTS 1889-1890; 2 tablets Arranged chronologically Drafts of letters to Canfield, Boynton, Carlton, Bishop, Fullerton; draft comments on Gen. Brannan's 1864 letter; memorandum for 1889 letter to Vanderveer. Includes drafts of first letters to G. Dolton. (Photocopies - Originals located in oversize box) CORRESPONDENCE - MISCELLANEOUS INDIVIDUALS TO A. MCMAHAN 1880-1890; 63 pieces Arranged alphabetically by correspondent, then chronologically Correspondence dealing primarily with the capture of the 21st O.V.I. at Chickamauga and movements of troops in the vicinity of Snodgrass Hill. Some correspondents include Generals Boynton and Negley, numerous members of the 21st O.V.I. (Cusac, Alban, Canfield, Keller), and officers from other regiments (2nd Minnesota, 89th Ohio, 115th Illinois) CORRESPONDENCE - CONDOLENCE LETTERS TO MCMAHAN FAMILY August 19, 23, 1891; 2 pieces Arranged chronologically Letters from relatives and family friends, after death of McMahan on August 4, 1891 CORRESPONDENCE - GEORGE SCHEETS GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE 1879-1923; 4 pieces Arranged chronologically Personal correspondence relating to veterans' affairs, the "archives" of the 21st O.V.I., and local activities CORRESPONDENCE - GEORGE SCHEETS TERM OF MAYOR OF TOLEDO, OHIO 1885; 6 pieces Arranged chronologically Primarily letters of congratulations on being appointed to fill unexpired term as Mayor of Toledo, Ohio CORRESPONDENCE - GEORGE SCHEETS TO WIFE MARY September 15, 1864; June 5, 1865; 2 pieces Arranged chronologically Personal letters regarding war-time activities, prospects of appointment as Regimental Adjutant, and the end of the war and mustering out CORRESPONDENCE - NELLIE CANFIELD TO FATHER-IN-LAW S.S. CANFIELD March 19, 1893; 1 piece Personal letter relating to family matters CORRESPONDENCE - UNMATCHED ENVELOPES 1888-1890; 16 pieces Empty envelopes with no correspondence LITERARY PRODUCTIONS MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - MCMAHAN, A. LIBBY PRISON MEMO BOOK 1863-1864; 1 volume Pocket memo book, with notes on Chickamauga Battle chronology, draft of report concerning the battle, and accounts kept while in prison MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - MCMAHAN, A. REPORT ON THE 21ST O.V.I. AT CHICKAMAUGA 1864 (1889); 1 piece Notarized copy of report originally submitted in 1864, but apparently lost MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - MCMAHAN, A. DRAFT HISTORY OF 21ST O.V.I. ACTIVITIES DURING CIVIL WAR 1889?; 1 piece Draft history of Regimental activities from August 28, 1862 to July 28, 1865 MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - MCMAHAN, A. SOME BITS OF HISTORY: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN DANIEL LEWIS 1889? Draft and final version of account of death of Daniel Lewis in battle at Peach Tree Creek, Ga. MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - MCMAHAN, A. DRAFT ACCOUNT CONCERNING THE CAPTURE OF THE 21ST O.V.I. AT CHICKAMAUGA 1889? Draft notes on Chickamauga Battle, with maps and references to Turchin's map no. 8 MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - MCMAHAN, A. CHICKAMAUGA : SOME COMMENTS ON MAP NO. 6, DEPARTMENT SERIES 1889? Critical comments concerning the official War Department maps MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - MCMAHAN, A. MEMO ON MOE 1889 Critical comments concerning S.B. Moe's account of the withdrawal of troops at Chickamauga MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - MCMAHAN, A. THE BATTLE ON HORSESHOE RIDGE: A HISTORY OF THE TWENTY-FIRST REGIMENT OHIO INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS IN THE BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA, GEORGIA...AND OTHER HISTORY 1889? General history of activities of the 21st O.V.I. after Stones River; also the case of Lewis Lafferty. (Photocopy - Original located in oversize box) MANUSCRIPTS (LITERARY) - SCHEETS, GEORGE. PERSONAL MILITARY HISTORY 1903 Booklet filled out in long-hand and presented to his daughter Ida C. Sullivan SPEECHES Sept 1, 1881 Address by A. McMahan on the 17th anniversary of the Battle of Jonesboro in 1864 SPEECHES Sept 19, 1882 Address by J.W. Wintersteen to the 5th Reunion of the 21st O.V.I., in East Toledo LEGAL DOCUMENTS DEPOSITION 1883 Statement by Margaret Bawlin concerning claims for property losses on the A.G. Jenkins farm in West Virginia by troops of the 21st O.V.I. under the command of Col. Jesse Norton FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS GEORGE SCHEETS/ARNOLD MCMAHAN BUSINESS PAPERS 1866-1878 Arranged chronologically Includes notes, receipts, papers on the dissolution of partnership, and an insurance policy SCRAPBOOK MATERIALS CLIPPINGS (MCMAHAN) 1878-1890, n.d. Newspaper clippings (original and photocopies) of articles relating to Chickamauga or the 21st O.V.I. Includes McMahan's response in the Toledo Commercial to the Boynton articles in the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Some located in Oversize box CLIPPINGS (SCHEETS) 1927-1929, n.d. Newspaper clippings (original and photocopies) of articles relating to George Scheets term as Mayor of Toledo, and his obituary notices MAPS, CHARTS, DIAGRAMS, GRAPHS, LISTS, ETC. MAPS 1876 Map of the Battle of Chickamauga. Two maps on one sheet, published by Hopkins & Shipley, Toledo, Ohio, for the book, Steedman and his men at Chickamauga, by J.T. Woods. Shows troop positions and movements Sept. 18-20, 1863. Located in Oversize Box MAPS 1890 Snodgrass Hill or Horseshoe Ridge at Chickamauga, showing 21st O.V.I. positions. Produced by G.E. Dolton, St. Louis. Located in Oversize Box MAPS 1890? Snodgrass Hill or Horseshoe Ridge at Chickamauga, showing 21st O.V.I. positions. Produced by Arnold McMahan. Located in Oversize Box PRINTED MATERIAL BROCHURES 1889 Turchin, John B. Battle of Chickamauga: prospectus. Book subscription prospectus, with reviews and testimonials. Located in oversize box FLYERS 1889 Fergus Printing Company sales notice for two book sets, "The Campaigns of the Civil War", and "The Navy in the Civil War" FLYERS 1890 Chickamauga Battlefield reunion notices. Meeting of survivors of the battle, coordinated by G.E. Dolton, to be held in May 1890. "Ho! For Chickamauga", and "To Chickamauga again!" HANDBILLS 1864? Democratic Ticket. Slate of political candidates, State of Ohio and Lucas County HANDBILLS 1884 An act to provide for the muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men of the volunteer forces [Public - no. 43]. An amendment to a Joint Resolution of 1866 for the relief of certain officers of the Army NEWSPAPERS Sept. 23-24, 1886 The Re-Union Tribune: a memento of the 9th reunion of the 21st Regiment O.V.V.I., Mt. Blanchard, Ohio. Includes article on Chickamauga by Gen. M.B. Walker, and a sketch of Regimental history of H.H. Alban. Located in oversize box PAMPHLET August 1888 Boynton, Henry V. Chattanooga and Chickamauga : reprint of letters to the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Photocopy, added to the collection by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts PROGRAMS 1878-1888 21st O.V.I. reunion programs, announcements, and related items. Imprinted napkin from the 29th Reunion, removed from the Muir Family Papers, located in the oversize box PAMPHLET 1863 White, Richard Grant. The new gospel of peace, according to St. Benjamin. PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS POSITIVE PRINTS Circa 1865-1921 Carte-de-visite of Arnold McMahan, signed on front "Yours truly, A.McMahan, Lt. Col. 21st O.V.V.I." for George Scheets; print of the Grand Review of the Army in 1865; and views of George Scheets at his desk, his house, and the general store at 28 Front Street in East Toledo."
Inventory	Box 2 Folder 18 *Arnold McMahan, May 16, 1863, Murfreesboro,TN* Response to a letter critical of McMahan from E.A. Higgins, Perrysburg, OH (editor of the Perrysburg Journal) dated May 9, 1863; Discusses points on which Higgins criticized him (character, skills as a commanding officer, outspokenness about partisan organizations); Notes enclosure of a copy of a recommendation of McMahan written by General Thomas to Major General Rosecrans; Refers to the unkindness of Higgins' mention of a former friend named Hollenbeck (?). *Martha Church, Toledo, OH, June 26, 1863* Inquiry addressed to McMahan asking if a sutler named Clifford is still with the regiment; Asks that secrecy of inquiry be maintained, noting that residence is in Maumee City although she desires McMahan to write to her at Toledo; Pledges to explain reason for inquiry in next letter. *Martha Church, Maumee City, OH, July 29, 1863* Thanks McMahan for his response to her letter of June 26 and reveals she is interested in James Clifford because she had "been going" with him and corresponding with him regularly until February last; Desires McMahan to ask Clifford why he no longer responds to her letters; Also wants to know when Clifford will be returning to Findlay; Comments on Clifford's character and pledges gratitude to McMahan for his assistance. *Martha Church, Maumee City, OH, August 16, 1863* Notes receipt of McMahan's response to her letter of July 29; States her down-heartedness over Clifford's response to McMahan; Responds to questions posed by McMahan declaring she does not want to force Clifford to marry her but does want financial assistance from him; Has received a pass to visit the Regiment but is waiting for a better opportunity; Expresses desire for revenge and threatens to kill Clifford; Invites McMahan to choose further appropriate action. *D. S. Young, Chattanooga, TN, November 9, 1863* Response to a letter from McMahan of October 9 in which McMahan requested Young to visit his wounded brother Frank; Describes Frank's condition (suffering from a fractured leg); Refers to the condition of Peter (?), Col. Stoughton, Capt. Allen (?), and wounded enlisted men in general; Notes that Col. Neibling has returned and taken command; Briefly discusses camp life. *John Shaw, Graysbill, GA, March 30, 1864* Notes that he did not write to McMahan while McMahan was imprisoned because he was certain that his letters would be opened; States that he is cooking for "the Colonel" (Neibling?), and that Lt. Lewis is commanding Co. C; Both officers and enlisted men are anxious for McMahan's return. *D.S. Young, Graysbill, GA, April 5, 1864* Responds to a note from McMahan; Pleased to hear from McMahan because of fears he would starve in Libby Prison; Notes men in camp are suffering from measles and mumps; Refers to his leave and the positive effects it had upon him and the fact that around forty men in the regiment got married on their leaves; Discusses the weather and the prospects for the upcoming summer campaign; States he sent McMahan a letter about his brother "last fall" but doubts it was received since he did not include "five cents in coin" with it, not realizing that this was necessary. *James S. Negley, Louisville, KY, April 18, 1864* Response to a letter from McMahan dated April 12; Notes that statements made by Brannan and Wood about Negley's division were investigated and disconfirmed by a court of inquiry; Discusses the matter of whose command the 21st OVI was under at Chickamauga; (A copy of this letter can be found in Box 12, Folder 9, Item 3 and a draft copy of McMahan's letter of April 12 is in Box 12, Folder 9, Item 1). *Gen'l Brannan, Chattanooga, TN, May 3, 1864* Acknowledges a letter by McMahan dated April 22 (draft found in Box 12, Folder 9, Item 5) in which McMahan asked why he had not been informed of the withdrawal of Brannan's command; States that McMahan's troops surrendered before Brannan's troops withdrew; Notes that McMahan surrendered "so quietly as to escape the notice of all except the regiment of your immediate left"; Credits the 68th and 101st Indiana Volunteer Regiments with covering his retreat; (Notes by McMahan on this letter can be found in Box 12, Folder 10, Item 6; For a copy of this letter see Box 12, Folder 9, Item 9). *James R. Brelsford,Surgeon 74th OVVI, Ringold (sic), May 3, 1864* Acknowledges letter from McMahan who was imprisoned with him at Libby Prison; Rejoices in McMahan's release and encourages him to enjoy his time at home to the fullest; Discusses conditions in camp and the presence of Col. Neibling; Notes the nearness of the enemy who is said to have been weakened when detachments were sent to reinforce Lee; Thinks battle is imminent. *Arnold McMahan, Atlanta, GA, September 27, 1864 (draft)* Letter to E.A. Higgins of Perrysburg, OH; States that Higgins has shown his true loyalties and that his paper will be permitted to circulate in McMahan's regiment "on the same footing with other disloyal papers." *[Arnold McMahan?],[1864?]* Letter to the Secretary of War (?)protesting the Governor of Ohio's decision to respond to the President's call for additional troops by establishing ten new regiments rather than by recruiting to fill veteran regiments; Gives details about the history of the 21st OVVI and present troop strength; Presents reasons why it is fairer and wiser to recruit to fill veteran regiments rather than starting new ones. *Arnold McMahan, 21st Field Headquarters, NC, April 21, 1865* Letter to the Minister of the Republic of Mexico (Washington, D.C.); Notes that the regiment he commands will soon be disbanded and offers his services as a soldier to the Republic of Mexico; (See Box 12, Folder 9, Item 23 for a draft of this letter). *Ignacio Mariscal, Sec. of the Mexican Legation, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1865* Form letter to McMahan; Acknowledges his April 21 letter and notes that Ambassador Romero has no authority to accept the services of officers or men, however the Mexican Government encourages emigration; Notes enclosure of an announcement on emigration (missing). *G. Scheets, Louisville, KY, July 6, [1865]* Letter to McMahan noting that he has sent the Army registry "and other data to facilitate procuring promotions"; Notes status of Squire and Bolton; Reports that the regiment spent most of July 4 waiting in an open field for General Sherman to make a speech. *W.B. Wicker, Louisville, KY, July 6, 1865* Letter to McMahan; Confident that the regiment will soon be mustered out; Requests McMahan to check on the promotion that Wicker feels he deserves since he is the ranking captain in the 21st now that Milo Caton has resigned. *Gen'l Wollcutt, Louisville, KY, July 9, 1865* Letter to McMahan noting that although he is pleased that McMahan is getting a well-deserved chance to enjoy himself, the 21st will soon be mustered out and McMahan should be there to oversee the procedure and bring the regiment's history to a close; Refers to McMahan's decision to enter the Regular Army and pledges his support. *J.H. Rheinfrank, Perrysburg, OH, December 20, 1866* Receipt for medicine and services rendered to Ed McMahan. Box 12 Folder 1 Cong. Josiah Given, Washington, D.C., January 6, 1866 Response to letter from McMahan requesting assistance in getting a place in the Army; Given describes application procedure; Suggests McMahan contact his representative, Senator John Sherman, since each representative is permitted to name one applicant; Given will speak on McMahan's behalf since they served together. Josiah Given, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1866 Given informs McMahan of the state of his application; Has spoken to Cong. James Ashley and assures McMahan of Ashley's attentiveness; No action can be taken until the Military Bill, increasing the size of the Army passes. Cong. James Ashley, Washington, D.C., March 19, 1866 Reports on the status of McMahan's application; Little chance of McMahan getting any position, excepting 2nd Lieutenant; Position is so poorly paid that Ashley did not apply for such a position for McMahan; Only chance of getting a post office job in East Toledo is if one becomes available. Cong. James Ashley, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1866 Has not responded to McMahan's letters due to illness; Is going to visit his family and will see McMahan in East Toledo and contact mutual friends to see if a post office position can be obtained for McMahan. Cong. James Ashley, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1866 Ashley denies McMahan's charge that he was simply finding an easy way to say no to McMahan's request for a post office job because he has decided to favor someone else; Says McMahan must be patient until Ashley visits Toledo. (Arnold McMahan), East Toledo, OH, n.d. Draft of a petition addressed to William Dennison, Postmaster General requesting the current East Toledo Postmaster be replaced by McMahan since the man holding the office is not a veteran and McMahan is; McMahan will also move the post office to a brick building. Folder 2 G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, January 25, 1890 Response to McMahan's letter of January 22, (Box 12, Folder 11, Item 1); Dolton (in the 1st Illinois during the War) recounts his private research on the Battle of Chickamauga, including his survey of the battlefield with a transit; Recounts his attempts to reconcile conflicting accounts and create a map showing the battle's movements; Commends McMahan on the detail of his letter, but questions how his regiment could have been captured so quietly; Evinces great interest in correct placement of proposed battlefield monuments. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, February 3, 1890 Response to McMahan's letter of January 30, 1890 (Draft--Box 12, Folder 5, Item 1 and handwritten copy--Box 12, Folder 11, Item 2); Expresses sympathy for McMahan's physical condition; Denies any bias; Asserts wish to discover troop movements and their relations to each other; Recounts his interviews with General Fullerton, General Boynton, Colonel A.R. Robinson, and a Mr. Gill of the 121st Ohio; States various accounts of troop movements. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, February 8, 1890 Response to McMahan's letter of February 6, 1890 (Box 12, Folder 11, Item 3); States his dissatisfaction with recently obtained War Department maps of the Battle of Chickamauga and details his objections; Recounts testimony by J.S. Gill (Delaware, OH, formerly of the 121st Ohio) gained by walking over the battlefield with him and finding physical landmarks; Describes the chronology and other records he kept during the battle and throughout the War; Ends by pointing out the evidence still available on the battlefield. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO March 26, 1890 Expresses sympathy for McMahan's ill health; States dissatisfaction with the War Department maps he has received; Has been told the maps were designed so the monuments would be placed to give the greatest credit to certain regiments; Plans to get his evidence in incontestable form and challenge official accounts; Trying to confirm an assurance that General Rosecrans left the field of battle. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, April 2, 1890 Thanks McMahan for maps showing the positions of the 21st Ohio on September 20, 1863; Encloses a War Department map on which McMahan should mark the positions and movements of his regiment on each day of the battle. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, April 4, 1890 Enthusiastically thanks McMahan for his "further memorandum" of the battle since it has helped him confirm his own position and challenge the official accounts. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, April 8, 1890 Comments on letter McMahan enclosed when returning the War Department maps Excited at the extent to which McMahan's recollections corroborate his own; Comments further on the inaccuracies of the War Department maps; Disagrees with statements made in a letter by Judge G.S. Robinson, a copy of which he received from McMahan. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, April 14, 1890 Acknowledges receipt of map from McMahan showing positions of the 21st; Notes receipt of twenty-one page explanation of how the War Department maps were prepared from official reports; Says proper way would have been to have a meeting of survivors on the battlefield first, and then draw upon official reports; Poses questions about "La Favour" (sic); Evidence beginning to reveal how mistake was made about position of Mitchell's troops; Hopes to find two trees mentioned by McMahan since these will help establish the position of the 22nd Michigan and 35th and 89th Ohio; Asks some questions about incidents described in McMahan's account; Quotes extensively from accounts by G.S. Robinson and J.B. Nall (?) that seem to describe the same incident, but differ as they relate to the 21st, prompting him to ask further questions of McMahan. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, April 19, 1890 Brief letter thanking McMahan for sending a copy of a statement he had received from Col. Carlton that speaks of the hurried movement of a battery to the rear; Dolton speculates on the identity of the battery; Extends sympathy on McMahan's illness. Folder 3 G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO, May 5, 1890 Pledges to take McMahan's place in locating the positions of the 21st at the upcoming reunion; Encourages McMahan to try to recall further landmarks, even if apparently minor; Discusses the location of various landmarks on the battle site including trees, remains of breastworks, a ravine, a creek, and a tanyard; Mentions recently published battle accounts; Discusses a discrepancy in accounts of the location of the 89th and 98th Ohio brought to light by a letter received from the Rev. D.C. Milner, adjutant of the 98th. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, May 15, 1890 Thanks McMahan for sending a portion of a letter he received from Lt. Killus (?) specifying troop positions; Sympathizes with McMahan over his health; Speaks of how discovery of letters written at the time of the battle are causing men to revise their memories; Records how a mistaken account of the capture of the 22nd Michigan has become authoritative through its publication; Its writer admitted to Dolton that he had not attempted to check the account. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, May 17, 1890 Proclaims lack of bias and singlemindedness in searching for truth; Comments on physical landmarks McMahan mentions in his account of the 21st's movements; Discusses how the official accounts of the battle were written based on hearsay, rather than physical evidence; Contends that the official reports of General Rosecrans, General Boynton, and General Brannan are each dubious since they were based on unconfirmed accounts by subordinates. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, May 27, 1890 Reports on his recent trip to the battlefield in the company of Major Cusac, who retraced the 21st's movements; Dolton found the trees, remains of breastworks, and other details McMahan had described; Recounts surveying the battlefield in the company of Colonel McSpadden of Deas' Brigade and the way this confirmed information and provided new details; Mentions a correction that will be made in Union Reports of Chickamauga based on evidence he has submitted; In a lengthy postscript discusses the attempt others are making to keep the official history in place, and provides a more detailed account of what was said during the meeting at the battle site; Raises questions about the number of men captured; Expresses satisfaction with the incontrovertibility of the physical evidence he found to confirm his account of the battle. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, May 28, 1890 Reports the location of the trees McMahan mentioned, providing distances; Prompts McMahan to send more information about what he witnessed; Urges return of a Cincinnati Gazette article he had sent to McMahan. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, June 6, 1890 Thanks McMahan for sending a copy of a letter by General Boynton and a photograph of the map that accompanied it; Analyzes the map's errors in great detail, providing the proof he has for his views; Evinces astonishment that one ostensibly in command during the battle could have gotten the position of the troops so wrong; Analyzes Boynton's letter in detail, providing a great deal of information about the battle; Responds to McMahan's comments on the Boynton letter; Refers to inadvertently revealing information he received through conversations and letters that may indicate key commanders were not on the battlefield; Comments on difficulty of determining the time of events from those involved because they often had no watch or did not consult them; Recounts description of battle site marker placement received from a witness; Questions points in McMahan's account that appear weak because of the physical evidence and the lack of corroborating reports. Folder 4 G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, June 14, 1890 Discusses the efforts of an unnamed group to take control of the battle site, maintain the official accounts of the battle, and, probably, prevent him from making further surveys; Comments on difficulty of getting his version of the battle in the press; Notes receiving a letter from a staff officer that inadvertently clarifies three separate points; Contrasts his own careful research with people who publish mere theories--their own and others; Anticipates increasing difficulty in investigations because people will refuse to give him information; Notes acceptance of his statements about his regiment by the War Department; Takes further exception to General Boynton's statements. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, June 16, 1890 (map attached) Commiserates with McMahan's dissatisfaction with official investigation; Responds to questions raised by McMahan about his account; Records difficulties in getting information from participants, even at the battle site, because of their reliance on other people's accounts, instead of their recollections; Encloses a map of the location and movements of the regiments around the 21st and explains it in detail in the body of his letter; Attempts to show that his interpretation of events resolves clashes in testimony. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, June 19, 1890 Recounts contents of a letter he received recording General Negley's movements that also refers to the actions of the 21st; Specifies how he thinks he will be prevented from doing more field research once the battle field becomes a monument; Describes his analysis of the original accounts of the battle to see if there is evidence of tampering; Comments on McMahan's suggestion that he be attached to the official investigation of the battle, by saying that such a position would make his work easier but refuses to seek a position himself. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, June 24, 1890 Expresses great interest in a Toledo Blade article by Colonel Moe described by McMahan; Stresses the confidentiality of all he has written to McMahan since he wishes to maintain good relations with everyone to get as much information as possible; Responds to McMahan's query about his military career, primarily describing the private records he kept of the activities of the battery he commanded; Emphasizes that his concern is with getting an accurate account and not with advancing himself. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, July 7, 1890 Reports on his recent trip to the battle site in the company of former Confederates; Describes proliferation of markers establishing the positions of various regiments; Expresses surprise at how mistaken some of them are; Includes a copy of a map made by General Boynton. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, July 11, 1890 Notes receiving extracts from articles about Chickamauga from McMahan; Reports on additional information gathered about Negley; Addresses questions raised by new information concerning troop movements around the 21st. G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, October 25, 1890 Apologizes for not returning sent by McMahan sooner; Records new information he has received about the movements of the 18th Ohio Battery and the 40th Ohio; Notes plan to return the sword of Colonel Hammond he recovered from a Confederate officer; Recounts the activities of the Park Commissioners. Folder 5 Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, January 30, 1890 (map attached) Response to G.E. Dolton's letter of January 25, 1890 (two drafts of this letter exist--Box 12, Folder 2, Item 1 and Box 12, Folder 11, Item 2); Appreciates Dolton's account of Chickamauga since it answers some questions that long puzzled McMahan; Notes incorrectness of published accounts about the activity and capture of the 22nd Michigan, and the 89th and 21st Ohio; Asserts origin of mistakes; Spurred by Dolton's reference to the 21st's quiet capture, provides his own account; Includes map. Folder 6 Sanford C. Kellogg,Brevet Lt. Col., War Department, Washington, DC, November 22, 1888 (handwritten copy attached) Acknowledges receipt of letter and papers sent by McMahan concerning the activities of the 21st Ohio at Chickamauga; States the information was confirmed by a visit to the battle site; Pledges to place the 21st properly on maps he is preparing. C.M. Keeves, Asst. Adj. Gen'l, War Department, Washington, D.C., >May 8, 1889 Acknowledges receipt of a letter by McMahan concerning the application of Homer Jones (Sheridan, MI, formerly of Co. C, 21st O.V.I.) application for removal of the desertion charge against him; Encloses printed copy of the law related to desertion; States that charge will be removed because of change in the law. Sanford C. Kellogg,War Department Washington, D.C., June 21, 1889 States only proof copies of his maps are available; Notes the maps' basis in official reports, survivors' accounts, visits to the site, and Kellogg's own recollection; Encourages McMahan to attend upcoming meeting of the Army of the Cumberland at Chattanooga; A visit to the battle site will be made and Kellogg could resolve any questions McMahan has. M. Sheridan, Asst. Adj. General, Washington, D.C., June 24, 1889 Responds to a letter from McMahan dated June 19, concerning a report prepared by McMahan in 1864 presenting the movements of the 21st Ohio at Chickamauga (Box 12, folder 10, Item 3); States that this report is not on file, although one by Charles Vantine is; The report by McMahan will be "received and published" if properly authenticated. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, June 29, 1889 (handwritten copy) Letter to the United States Adjutant General's office; Notes enclosure of his report on the role of the 21st O.V.I. at Chickamauga; Lists other reports he sent to the War Department during the War that may now be missing and his willingness to provide authentic copies if they are not on file. J.C. Kelton, Adj. General, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1889 Acknowledges receipt of McMahan's report on Chickamauga; Notes all other reports made by McMahan during the War are on file with the exception of that War Department concerning the battle of Vining Station, GA, a copy of which will be appreciated. J.C. Kelton, Adj. General, War Dept., Washington, D.C., July 11, 1889 Acknowledges receipt of an authenticated copy of McMahan's report on the battle at Vining Station, GA. George B. Davis, War Records Office, Washington, D.C., December 21, 1889 Notes sending a copy of "Parts I and II of the Chickamauga volumes"; Final volume to be ready June 30, 1890. Cong. William Haynes, Fremont, OH, December 28, 1889 Has had a preliminary copy of the history history of the battle of Chickamauga to McMahan and will have a final copy sent when available; Encourages McMahan to notify him of any errors and he will pass them on to the volumes' compiler, George Davis. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, January 1, 1890 (handwritten copy) Letter to Major George B. Davis, War Records Office; Questions Captain Vantine's report of Chickamauga since in it the 22nd Michigan and 89th Ohio are confused with General J.M. Brannan's Division of Major General George F. Thomas' Corps. George B. Davis, War Records Office, Washington, D.C., January 4, 1890 Acknowledges McMahan's criticisms of the Vantine report but notes that the reports must be published as submitted; McMahan's letter will be filed with the report. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, February 6, 1890 (draft) Letter to Colonel S.C. Kellogg, War Department; Acknowledges receipt of maps prepared by Kellogg and notes errors; States he realizes no attention will be paid to his comments. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, February 6, 1890 (draft) Letter to Colonel S.C. Kellogg, War Department; Acknowledges receipt of maps prepared by Kellogg and notes errors (as attached circular requests) about position of Gracie and Kelley's rebel brigades and in map legends; States that he assumes no attention will be paid to his comments. Redfield Proctor, Secretary of War, Washington, D.C., May 13, 1890 Responds to McMahan's comments (Box 12, Folder 11, Item 5) on Kellogg's maps by quoting statements made by Kellogg concerning the sources used to create them; Other quotes from Kellogg acknowledge the conflicting views on the position of regiments on the site, contend that such differences will "probably never be reconciled," and claim that the "weight of evidence is against McMahan." Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH May 17, 1890 (draft fragment) Acknowledges receipt of Proctor's letter (Complete draft--Box 12, Folder 11, Item 5). Arnold McMahan, n.d.(draft fragment) Analyzes positions of the 22nd Michigan and 89th Ohio and the way they should be presented on addressee's map (probably Dolton). Folder 7 FOLDER 7 INCLUDES CASUALTY LISTS (SOME WITH REVISIONS--17 LEAVES). Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, July 2, 1889 (handwritten copy) Letter to Comstock requesting him to look over enclosed casualty lists for the 21st at Chickamauga and note any errors; States interest is related to need for accuracy if 21st's role in the battle is ever to be written up. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, July 9, 1889 (handwritten copy) Letter to Captain Isaac Cusac requesting him to make any changes necessary to the 21st's casualty lists for Chickamauga; Notes a plan to write an account of the 21st's part in the battle. H.J. Henry, Hicksville, OH, July 20, 1889 Responds to McMahan's letter concerning casualties by noting the capture of the McConkey brothers at Chickamauga, their later confinement at Andersonville, and their current residence. J.L. Keller, Jenera, OH, September 16, 1889 Responds to McMahan's request for information about casualties; Makes additions to casualties list for Company A and provides list of casualties for Company F. Folder 8 Gov. J.B. Foraker, Columbus, OH, July 5, 1889 Responds to McMahan's complaints about the printed Roster of the 21st O.V.I. by referring him to General Axline, supervisor of its printing. John N. Chapin, Chief Clerk, Adj. General's Office, Columbus, OH, July 6, 1889 Responds to some of the specific errors pointed out by McMahan; Discusses the difficulties of compiling the Roster; Encourages McMahan to visit the office for a fuller explanation. J.W. Knox, Chief Clerk, Adj. General's Office, Columbus, OH, July 10, 1889 Responds to McMahan's letter to General Axline concerning errors in Roster; Corrections will be printed in an errata. Folder 9 Arnold McMahan, Camp Chase, OH, April 12, 1864 (draft) Letter to General J.S. Negley; Responding to a letter from Negley, pledges to submit a report on the 21st at Chickamauga as soon as he can get further information; Relates his imprisonment; Asserts that it is difficult to believe that Negley was remiss in his command at Chickamauga. Arnold McMahan, Columbus, OH, April 13, 1864 (draft) Letter to Colonel William Sirwell, Commanding 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 14th A.C.; Requests a copy of Sirwell's report on Chickamauga or a statement that McMahan can attach to his report to confirm whether or not the 21st was under Sirwell's command on September 20, 1863 at Chickamauga. Maj. Gen'l J.S. Negley, Headquarters, Louisville, KY, April 18, 1864 (handwritten copy) Acknowledges McMahan's letter of April 12; Notes criticisms of himself by General Brannan and Wood and how he had them resolved in his favor by a court of inquiry; Asserts that the 21st was detached from his command and placed under the command of General Brannan on September 20, 1863; Encourages McMahan's investigations. Arnold McMahan, Perrysburg, OH, April 22, 1864 (draft) Letter to Colonel VanDerVeer; Notes imprisonment by the enemy; Is now filing his report on Chickamauga and requests a letter from VanDerVeer stating that he abandoned the 21st O.V.I. in the position he did after ordering it to expend all its ammunition. Arnold McMahan, Perrysburg, OH, April 22, 1864 (draft) Letter to Brigadier General Brannan; Excerpts April 18, 1864 letter from General Negley to show that the 21st O.V.I. was under Brannan's command on September 20, 1863; Notes that he is now writing his official report of Chickamauga after being released from a rebel prison and would like to attach a letter from Brannan in which Brannan explains why McMahan was not informed of the withdrawal of the troops around the 21st. Arnold McMahan, Perrysburg, OH, April 24, 1864 (draft) Letter to Major General B.F. Button, Commander for Exchange of Prisoners; Explains that he is a paroled prisoner and since ten officers of his regiment are still in prison, he wishes to be exchanged so that he can return to duty with his command in the field. Arnold McMahan, Perrysburg, OH, April 27, 1864 (draft) Letter to R.S. Mungen, 1st Lieutenant and Quartermaster, 21st O.V.I.; Notes that he is required to supply reports of stores for the 21st, the records for which were destroyed in the battle of Stones River January 1, 1863; Requests Mungen to send invoices of all ordnance and ordnance stores received between September 1, 1861 and December 31, 1862; Should Mungen's records have been destroyed McMahan asks that a certificate stating this be forwarded to him. Arnold McMahan, Perrysburg, OH, April 27, 1864 (draft) Letter to Lieutenant Daniel Lewis, A.A. Quartermaster, 21st O.V.I.; Notes destruction of his papers at the battle of Stones River and his need for invoices of all ordnance and ordnance stores received between September 1, 1861 and December 31, 1862 in order to file official reports; Asks Lewis to provide copies of these invoices, or, if the records have been destroyed, to forward a certificate stating this to McMahan. Brig. Gen'l Brannan, Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland, Chattanooga, TN, May 3, 1864 Acknowledges McMahan's letter of April 22, 1864; States that none of his troops withdrew from the field before the 21st's capture and thus there was no reason to inform McMahan of the withdrawal of troops; Says that after he was informed of the 21st's "quiet capture" he moved the 35th to cover the position they had held; Refers to the statements made by General Negley about the 21st's covering his retreat as mistaken, since the 68th and 101st Indiana performed this function long after the 21st had been captured. Arnold McMahan, Camp Chase, OH, April 6, 1864 (draft) Report made to Brigadier General William D. Whipple, Assistant Attorney General of the United States; Details the 21st O.V.I.'s engagement at Chickamauga (September 19 and 20, 1863); Includes a tally of the wounded, captured and amount of ammunition expended. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Near Atlanta, GA, July 14, 1864 (draft) Letter to General William D. Whipple, Assistant Attorney General of the United States; Notes enclosure of his report on the 21st's engagement at Chickamauga and the attachment of letters from Generals Negley and Brannan; Points out that Brannan refers to the quiet surrender of the 21st, but claims that Brannan may have been misinformed about the position of his troops, resulting in his mistaken account of the 21st's capture. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Near Atlanta, GA, July 15, 1864 Letter to General W.D. Whipple, Assistant Adjutant General; Requests permission to make his report of the conduct of the 21st at Chickamauga public, and the letter of transmittal accompanying it. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Near Atlanta, GA, July 10, 1864 (draft) Letter to B.P. Denny(?), Acting Assistant Adjutant General; Reports on engagement against the enemy by the 21st on July 9; Recounts the details and presents tally of dead, wounded, missing, and prisoners captured. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Near Atlanta, GA, September 9, 1864 (draft) Reports on the action of the 21st in the Georgia campaign through September 2, 1864; Provides basic details of engagements at Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Bald Knob (Kenesaw Mountain), Vining Station, Jonesboro, and near Atlanta, among others; Gives tally of casualties; Commends Adjutant E.L. Baird and Sergeant Major Earl W. Werry (?). Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Near Atlanta, GA, September 9, 1864 (draft) General order in which McMahan commends his troops for their past action and exhorts them to continued discipline. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Savannah, GA, December 30, 1864 (draft) Report to Lieutenant L.G. Badie, Acting Assistant Adjutant General on the action of the 21st between September 3 and December 21, 1864; Provides estimated distances marched, involvement in the fall of Savannah, sabotage achieved; Notes provisioning to the regiment from the countryside and capture of horses and mules. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Near Atlanta, GA, September 16, 1864 (draft) Letter to Assistant Adjutant General Robert H. Ramsey; Notes that in compliance with orders he is sending two swords taken from the enemy; Provides details of the swords' capture. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Sister's Ferry, GA, February 4, 1865 (draft) Letter of recommendation to the Honorable John Brough, Governor of Ohio, on behalf of Captain George F. Walker; McMahan states Walker is well-qualified to be commander of one of the new Ohio regiments that are to be formed. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 21st OVI, Near Atlanta, GA, January 27, 1865 (draft) Letter to the Honorable James M. Ashley, Washington, D.C. requesting a promotion to Brevet Brigadier General; Notes that the depleted size of his regiment and doubtfulness of reinforcement makes it impossible for him to be mustered as colonel; Recalls his War record and refers Ashley to the battle reports on file; Points out that his regiment voted unanimously for Ashley in the last election. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 3rd Brig., 1st Division, 14th AC, Near Goldsboro, NC, March 22, 1865 (draft) Report to Captain J.E. Edmonds, Acting Assistant Adjutant General for the period January 20 to March 23, 1865; Notes assumption of command of the 3rd Brigade on January 20 upon the severe wounding of the previous commander, Lieutenant Colonel D. Miles, 79th Regiment of Pennsylvania; Summarizes marches and distances; Notes destruction of railroad lines, construction of corduroy road, and the value of "subsistence supplies drawn from the country"; Presents tally of prisoners captured, killed, wounded and captured. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 3rd Brig., 1st Division, 14th AC, Near Goldsboro, NC, March 26, 1865 (draft) Letter to the Honorable John Brough, Governor of Ohio; Reminds Brough that he is now in command of the 21st due to the resignation of Colonel James N. Neibling; Notes expectation that he would be commissioned as a Colonel upon Neibling's resignation and hopes that this will occur. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 3rd Brig., 1st Division, 14th AC, Near Goldsboro, NC, March 20, 1865 (draft) Letter of recommendation on behalf of Captain David H. Patton (?) to Adjutant General of Indiana; Recommends Patton as well-qualified to command a regiment and offers an account of his performance in battle on March 19. Arnold McMahan, Headquarters, 3rd Brig., 1st Division, 14th AC, In the field, NC, April 24, 1865(draft) Letter to the Minister of the Republic of Mexico; Notes that the regiment he commands will soon be disbanded and offers his services as a soldier to the Republic of Mexico. H.A. Hombright ?),Brevet Brig. General, Lancaster, PA, August 9, 1865 (handwritten copy) Notes receipt of a letter from McMahan; States that a letter recommending McMahan for promotion in the regular army has been sent and that McMahan should make his "claims to the Department" now. Arnold McMahan, Perrysburg, OH, August 18, 1865 (draft) Letter to the Honorable Edward M. Stanton, Secretary of War; Requests an appointment as an officer in the regular army; Briefly summarizes War record and refers Stanton to letters of recommendation submitted to the War Department and to the official reports McMahan submitted during the War. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, December 9, 1865 (draft) Letter to the Honorable James M. Ashley, Washington, D.C.; Notes Ashley's response to his previous request; Indicates why he thinks he is justified in approaching Ashley again; Asks for Ashley's support in having an appointment as Brevet Colonel of Volunteers confirmed or in getting an appointment in the regular army. Arnold McMahan, Perrysburg, OH, August 18, 1865 (draft) Letter to Major General George H. Thomas accompanying an application for appointment to the regular army that McMahan wants Thomas to submit to the Secretary of War for him; Notes that Lieutenant Colonel A. Von Schrader will provide a letter of introduction to Thomas. Major A. Von Schrader, Nashville, TN, September 12, 1865 (handwritten copy) Remarks made by Major A. Von Schrader to Major General Thomas on McMahan's application for an appointment to the regular army; Summarizes McMahan's War record and establishes basis for recommending him. Major General H. Thomas Nashville, TN September 14, 1865 (handwritten copy) Letter to the Secretary of War forwarding McMahan's application for an appointment in the regular army with his recommendation. W.H. Sidell and A. Von Schrader, Nashville, TN, November 19, 1862 (handwritten copy) Order complimenting 21st O.V.I. under the command of Lieutenant Von Schrader with an appended commendation of McMahan by A. Von Schrader. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, December 27, 1865 (draft) Letter to the Honorable James M. Ashley noting enclosure of recommendations of his application for appointment to the regular army and location of further recommendations. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, February 16, 1866 (draft) Letter to the Honorable James M. Ashley requesting acknowledgment of his letter of December 27, 1865; Notes that if it is unlikely that he will get an army appointment he would like to become postmaster of East Toledo; Refers to the fact that he is currently operating a mercantile business. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, March 6, 1866 (draft) Letter to the Honorable H.L. Wood summarizing efforts to get an appointment in the regular army and requesting Wood to assist him by securing recommendations on McMahan's behalf from all the representatives to the general assembly from the district; Notes imminent passage of a military bill by Congress. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, March 23, 1866 (draft) Letter to James Roymer, Postmaster of East Toledo, OH; Announces his intention to apply for appointment as postmaster of East Toledo; Asserts his belief that this position is his due; Assures Roymer of his "personal good will." Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, March 30, 1866 (draft) Letter to James Roymer, Member of the Union Central Committee; Regrets that he cannot accept the position of trustee offered him. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, March 31, 1866 (draft) Letter to the Honorable James M. Ashley concerning McMahan's wish to be appointed postmaster of East Toledo; Claims that the current postmaster, Roymer, is about to resign in favor of a friend in order to continue to benefit from the position; Mentions a petition supporting him for the position. Joseph Hindon, East Toledo, OH, March 31, 1866 (handwritten copy) Letter to William Dennison, Postmaster General, Washington, D.C.; States that friends are trying to get the position of postmaster of East Toledo for him and asks Dennison to refuse their request; Claims he does not want to offend his friends by telling them not to make the request; Feels he has not been a resident of East Toledo long enough to quality him for the position. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, April 2, 1866 (draft) Letter to the Honorable James M. Ashley accompanying a petition signed by local residents requesting that McMahan be made postmaster of East Toledo; Notes attempt of Roymer, the current postmaster, to resign in favor of one of his friends; Refers to enclosure of a copy of a letter by Roymer's candidate refusing to accept the position; McMahan states Roymer's actions have forced him to send his petition without circulating it as long as he would like; Note says petition contained 118 names and on May 16 one containing 41 names was sent. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, May 28, 1866 (draft) Letter to the Honorable James M. Ashley; Acknowledges a letter from Ashley stating he will make no decision about the position of postmaster until he visits East Toledo, which he expects to do soon; McMahan says he interprets this to mean he will not get the appointment; Has decided it is not worth it to "harass" anyone about the position any more; Requests return of papers he sent Ashley and notes it is not good to give up old friends for new. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, November 15, 1866 (draft) Note to L.C. Morse, Esq., stating he will be unable to take the land he had discussed with Morse since he cannot collect money due to him. Arnold McMahan, East Toledo, OH, June 20, 1889 (draft) Letter to General Ferdinand VanDerVeer, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, noting enclosure of a copy of a letter sent to VanDerVeer April 22, 1864; Claims he never received an answer to his initial letter, suggesting that it may have never reached VanDerVeer, and hopes that he will now. Folder 10 Arnold McMahan, [June 10, 1889](draft) Letter to [H.H. Alban] accompanying an article by Lieutenant Vance on Chickamauga; Gives credit to Alban for a change in position that Vance regards as tactically impressive. Arnold McMahan, n.d. (draft) Response to a letter from S.S. Canfield providing additional information about Chickamauga; Recognizes Canfield's important role in the battle; Notes that his health might prevent him from publishing an accurate account of the battle. Arnold McMahan,[June 19, 1889](draft) Letter to the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C.; Notes published request for missing War reports; Summarizes his role at Chickamauga and notes a report of the battle he wrote that may not have been received by the War Department; Offers to send the report with additional information appended. Arnold McMahan, June 20, 1889 (draft) Letter to General Ferdinand VanDerVeer, Hamilton, OH, accompanying a copy of a letter by McMahan to VanDerVeer written in 1864 (Box 12, Folder 9, Item 4); Notes sending the letter in 1864 and never getting a response; Suggests the letter went astray and now that VanDerVeer has received it should respond to it; (A handwritten copy of this letter is in Box 12, Folder 9, Item 41). Arnold McMahan, n.d. (Notes) Notes for a letter to General VanDerVeer; Acknowledges that at the time he wrote his letter of April 22, 1864 he was under the false impression that the 22nd Michigan and 89th Ohio were under VanDerVeer's command at Chickamauga; Believes the substance of his 1864 letter is unaffected by this mistake. Arnold McMahan, n.d. (Notes) Entitled "Comments on General Brannan's Letter of May 3rd, 1864"; Notes confusion of Brannan on the location of troops at Chickamauga; Refers to his own recollections and an article by General Boynton as evidence; Under the heading "The Regiment" describes the size, composition, arms, and condition of the [21st]; Under "Losses" notes two deaths and loss of horses and equipment; Under "The effect of moving to the right" describes the results on the 21st, 89th Ohio, and 22nd Michigan on the order to move to the right. Arnold McMahan, (June 29), 1889 (draft) Letter to the Adjutant General of the United States, Washington, D.C. (a handwritten copy--Box 12, Folder 6, Item 5); Refers to past correspondence on missing War reports; Lists other reports he wrote and offers to send copies of any that are not on file; (For the response to this letter see Box 12, Folder 6, Item 6). Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, July 22, 1889 (draft) Letter to Colonel C.H. Carlton; Notes his imprisonment with Carlton in Libby Prison; Refers to his recent submission of his report on Chickamauga to the War Department in response to the Department's call for missing War records; States that no report on Carlton's regiment, the 89th Ohio, has been filed; Provides a list of questions about the battle he wants Carlton to answer. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, July 24, 1889 (draft) Letter to General H.V. Boynton, Washington, D.C.; Refers to an article by Boynton in the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette; McMahan notes his understanding that Colonel VanDerVeer had given him the order to charge but acknowledges that Colonel VanDerVeer, himself denies this; Asks if Boynton can identify the officer that commanded the 21st to charge. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, July 25, 1889 (draft) Letter to J.S. Fullerton, Esq., St.Louis, MO; Describes his involvement at Chickamauga; Notes an article by Fullerton in the April, 1887 edition of the Century Magazine; Quotes several sentences from it about a regiment that made a charge even though it had no ammunition and its subsequent capture; Speculates on the identity of this regiment and asks if Fullerton can identify it. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, August 6, 1889 (draft) Letter to Colonel Judson W. Bishop; Asks Bishop of the 2nd Minnesota for his recollections of the relief of the 21st at Chickamauga and poses several questions. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, August 12, 1889 (draft) Letter to the Hon. M.M. Bauthman; Recalls the sacrifice of the 22nd Michigan, 21st Ohio and 89th Ohio at Chickamauga; Notes lack of official recognition; Suggests that Congress should take some action; Offers to provide Bauthman with the facts. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, August 12, 1889 (draft) Letter to General Judson W. Bishop, St. Paul; Notes agreement in their recollections of the relief of the 21st by the 2nd but difference over the time at which the relief occurred; Expresses wish that he could journey to Chattanooga and meet Bishop there but suspects his health will prevent him from doing so. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, March 24, 1890 (draft) Letter to General J.M. Brannan; Notes existence of written histories of Chickamauga (reports and dispatches in the War Department) but thinks that the unwritten history needs to be unearthed to provide a complete account of what happened; Refers to "the rebellion record Vol. 30 pt. 1" to pose questions about Brannan's account of the 21st's capture. Folder 11 Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, January 22, 1890 (draft) Letter to G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO; Response to a call for information in the National Tribune; Expresses interest in Dolton's projected map of "Horse Shoe Ridge" at the Battle of Chickamauga; Identifies his position at the battle and the sort of information he can provide; Requests more specifics about the information Dolton needs. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, January 30, 1890 (draft) Letter to G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO; Acknowledges a letter from Dolton and notes his appreciation of the way in which Dolton's account of the battle on "Horse Shoe Ridge" answered some questions McMahan had; Discusses the variety of opinions that are extant about the battle and especially the capture of the 21st; Traces some of the errors to their sources; Provides his own account of the capture of the 21st, spurred by Dolton's reference to it as a "quiet capture." Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, February 6, 1890 (draft) Letter to G.E. Dolton, St. Louis, MO; Acknowledges receipt of Dolton's map and letter; Notes receipt of War Department maps; Discouraged at differences. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, May 10, 1890 (draft) Letter to Redfield Proctor, Secretary of War; Notes enclosure of a letter by McMahan about the War Department maps that never reached its proper destination; Refers to desirability of getting the maps correct in the light of planned National Park of the battlefield. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, April 21, 1890 (enclosure, draft) Letter to Redfield Proctor; Detailed analysis of an error on Map #8 of the War Department maps of Chickamauga. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, May 17, 1890 (draft) Letter to Redfield Proctor, Secretary of War; Notes receiving Proctor's letter of May 13 responding to his questions about War Department maps of Chickamauga; Gives a detailed analysis of Map 8 produced by the Department drawing upon pertinent sections of Part 1, Vol. 30 of the War of the Rebellion Records as evidence for the claim that errors exist in the maps. Arnold McMahan, Toledo, Ohio, July 5, 1890 (draft) Letter to Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company, Hartford, CT; Asserts the importance of determining the position of troops at Chickamauga; Indicates that the 21st O.V.I. was the only regiment to have Colt's revolving rifles at the battle; Notes the regiment was positioned in a woods and many trees survive containing the bullets they fired; Requests a box of the bullets used in the revolving rifles to use as evidence that the bullets in the trees could only be those of the 21st. Arnold McMahan, September 9, 1889 (draft) Letter to the Secretary of War; Notes a proposal to remedy desertion and claims it will prove useless; Declares desertion is caused by haughtiness of army officers and can only be cured by having officers rise from the ranks. Arnold McMahan, [September 16, 1889?](draft) Open letter to the reunion meeting of the 21st; Assures them he is there in spirit; Notes that their sacrifices were not in vain since the Union was preserved, slavery ended, and prosperity and peace fills the land; (See response--Box 13, Folder 15, Item 8). Box 13 Folder 1 *H.H. Alban, Findlay, OH, June 12, 1889* Replies to a letter by McMahan (Box 12, Folder 10, Item 1) concerning a history written by Lieutenant Vance about the part the 21st O.V.I. played at Chickamauga (some of the history appeared in the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette); Recounts his contact with Vance and provides a detailed account of the part he and his command, Company F, played in the battle; Expresses frustration with Vance for making so much of his command's actions. *H.H. Alban, Findlay, OH, July 10, 1889* Responds to McMahan's letter requesting information about casualties at Chickamauga in Company F; Informs McMahan of the corrections and additions he has made and encourages him to contact J.L. Keller, who has the Company records. Folder 2 *H.M. Bayless, Concord, MN, July 1, 1889* Answers McMahan's queries about the 2nd Minnesota's move to the right during the battle of Chickamauga; Provides the approximate time, and describes what he witnessed; Advises him to contact Colonel Judson W. Bishop. *J.W. Bishop, St. Paul, MN, August 10, 1889* Responds to a letter from McMahan (Box 12, Folder 10, Item 11) by providing a detailed account of the 2nd Minnesota's movements at Chickamauga, emphasizing the circumstances of the 2nd's replacement of the 21st O.V.I.; Includes a typewritten excerpt from the history of the 2nd Minnesota that deals with the relief of the 21st O.V.I. *J.W. Bishop, St. Paul, MN, August 14, 1889* Acknowledges McMahan's letter of August 12 (Box 12, Folder 10, Item 13); Has seen the official reports of Colonel George (2nd Minnesota) and Colonel VanDerVeer (3rd Minnesota) both of which give an earlier time for the 2nd's arrival to relieve the 21st than Bishop believes accurate. Folder 3 *J.H. Bolton, Findlay, OH, August 14, 1888* Responds to McMahan's request for a description of the capture of the 26th Tennessee Regiment's colors at the Battle of Stones River; Provides a detailed account of his discovery of the 26th's dead color bearer, his inability to obtain the flag himself since it would prevent him from being able to fire his musket, and his return to find it gone; Attests that the color bearer was killed by someone in the 21st O.V.I. *J.H. Bolton, Findlay, OH, May 30, 1889* Acknowledges receipt of an article McMahan published in the Daily Commercial correcting an article by General Boynton printed earlier in the Commercial Gazette; Commends McMahan for providing an accurate account of the role the 21st O.V.I. played at Chickamauga. *J.H. Bolton, Findlay, OH, July 10, 1889* Announces receipt of McMahan's request for information about a list of names (probably one of the casualty lists McMahan was circulating) and his intention to send a copy to Sergeant Phillip Willich for comments; Expresses distaste for General Boynton's attempts to enlarge the importance of the role he played at Chickamauga; Extends support for McMahan's project. *J.H. Bolton, Findlay, OH, September 7, 1889* Notes enclosure of the list of names McMahan had sent to him with the comments of Robert Timmerman, former member of Company B of the 21st O.V.I. *J.H. Bolton, Findlay, OH, September 12, 1889* Responds to McMahan's request for information by providing the address of J.L. Keller and the names and addresses of members of Company D that might usefully cooperate with his inquiries. Folder 4 *H.V. Boynton, Washington, D.C., July 26, 1889 (original plus handwritten copy and comments by McMahan)* Responding to a letter by McMahan (Box 12, Folder 10, Item 9), Boynton presents his account of the the battle on Horseshoe Ridge at Chickamauga and the capture of the 22nd Michigan and the 21st and 89th O.V.I.; Blames Granger for not notifying these regiments of the withdrawal of other troops; Describes his regiment's movements and the positions and movements of the 21st, 22nd and 89th, specifying times; Includes a map; Copy of the letter includes McMahan's comments on Boynton's errors. Folder 5 *[1889]* Photographic reproductions of General Boynton's map. Folder 6 *General Brannan, ret., New York, NY, 4 April 1890* Responds to McMahan's request (Box 12, Folder 10, Item 14) to correct/alter his official report of the Battle of Chickamauga with a refusal since he doubts his memory of an event that occurred 26 years before could be superior to a report filed soon after the event. Folder 7 *S.S. Canfield, Perrysburg, OH, August 25, 1866* Very brief note: "Please find affidavit inclosed (sic)--No charge." *S.S. Canfield, Scotch Ridge, OH, November 27, 1888* Acknowledges letter from McMahan and expresses pleasure that the true role of the 21st played at Chickamauga will be known; Quotes a number of men to establish the importance of the 21st's activities, including General Brannan's aid, Colonel Walker, and a rebel officer. *S.S. Canfield, Scotch Ridge, OH, June 3, 1889* Has seen a copy of an interview with McMahan about the Battle of Chickamauga in the Toledo Commercial and expresses his satisfaction; Encourages McMahan to write a history of the Regiment; Recounts his correspondence with H.M. Bayless of Concord, MN to demonstrate that it was the 2nd Minnesota and 22nd Michigan who relieved the 21st on Snodgrass Hill. *S.S. Canfield, Scotch Ridge, OH, June 7, 1889* Acknowledges receipt of papers from McMahan, among which is Lieutenant Vance's account of the action on Snodgrass Hill at Chickamauga; Claiming Vance's description is highly inaccurate, he provides a detailed account of his Company's movements during the battle; Also recounts information from H.M. Bayless and General Steedman. *S.S. Canfield, Scotch Ridge, OH, June 11, 1889* Responds to a letter from McMahan by recalling who was giving orders during the battle; Calls McMahan's attention to an account of the battle published in Century Magazine(1887) by Confederate General D.H. Hill. *S.S. Canfield, Scotch Ridge, OH, July 6, 1889* Acknowledges receipt of a letter from McMahan containing another article by Lieutenant Vance; Expresses gratitude for McMahan's praise for his role in the battle; Notes enclosure of "corrected list" (probably casualty list McMahan was circulating); Speculates on contacting surviving members of the 89th Ohio and 22nd Michigan. *S.S. Canfield, Scotch Ridge, OH, July 18, 1889* Notes receipt of a letter from McMahan with a copy of a June 11 article from the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette enclosed; Once again gives a very detailed account of Chickamauga; Identifies the position of himself and his men as to the right of the 9th Ohio and once again contends that the 21st was relieved by the 2nd Minnesota and 22nd Michigan. *S.S. Canfield, Scotch Ridge, OH, September 10, 1889* Lists four men wounded at Chickamauga; Recounts the facts concerning the death, several days earlier, of Lieutenant Patterson who was thrown from a buggy. Folder 8 *C.H. Carlton, Harrisburg, PA, August 8, 1889* Responding to a letter from McMahan (Box 12, Folder 10, Item 8), Carlton, Lieutenant-Colonel in the 89th Ohio at Chickamauga, provides a detailed account of the 89th's movements at Chickamauga, specifying its position at various times and providing a diagram of its movements in relation to the 22nd Michigan and the 21st O.V.I.; Notes the upcoming meeting of the Army of the Cumberland at Chattanooga and refers to the health problems that prevent him from attending. Folder 9 *Abraham Cassel, McComb, OH, January 25, 1890* Asks McMahan to support a claim he made for a disability pension based on loss of hearing; Details the incident near Vining Station to which he attributes his hearing loss (being positioned in a shallow trench in the midst of heavy shelling); Notes McMahan's presence on the occasion and the death of other key people who could have supported his claim; Refers to his personal hardships and the pensions received by others present on the occasion. *Abraham Cassel, McComb, OH, January 29, 1890* Responds to a letter from McMahan asking about how he became separated from his regiment; Cassel gives a lengthy account of his movements after the fall of Atlanta, noting that he was cleared of charges of desertion; Stresses that although some statements supporting his pension claim are now on file, they need to be corroborated by an officer. *Abraham Cassel, McComb, OH, February 24, 1890* Brief note in which, once again, Cassel asks McMahan to corroborate the statements supporting his pension claim; Notes imminent death of Lieutenant James Porter (Company G, 21st, O.V.I.). Folder 10 *Abel Comstock, Bowling Green, OH, June 9, 1889* Refers to postal cards sent by McMahan and an article by Lieutenant Vance; Philosophically considers Vance's motivations and the nature of glory on the battlefield; Encourages McMahan to publicly state the truth about the 21st O.V.I.'s role at Chickamauga; Analyzes the great importance of the officers in volunteer regiments, and of McMahan in particular, since enlisted men had a very limited understanding of the military and expected the officers to "carry them through every situation"; Concludes by expressing the esteem he has for McMahan and the increasing esteem with which McMahan is regarded by his former subordinates. Folder 11 *Isaac Cusac, McComb, OH, May 10, 1890* In response to a letter from McMahan, expresses doubt that he will have time to write a letter concerning the 21st's activities soon enough to send to Chattanooga for the upcoming meeting on the battlefield; Suggests he may be able to travel to Chattanooga in person, depending on costs, and expresses confidence that he will be able to locate the positions the 21st held on the battlefield. *Isaac Cusac, McComb, OH, May 26, 1890* Tells McMahan about the meeting on the Chickamauga battlefield of representatives of the 1st and the 115th of Illinois, and the 89th, 98th and 21st of Ohio; Speaks of general agreement on the position of the various forces except for the location of the 21st when captured; Talks of changes in the battlefield's appearance due to vegetation; Disagrees with McMahan over identity of relief forces and the time the 21st was relieved; Mentions the presence of Dolton and his daughter at the meeting. Folder 12 *Linneus S. Jenkins, Evart, MI, March 10, 1884* Tries to recall himself to McMahan's memory by recounting War-time events, including his single-handed capture of eight Confederate soldiers; Requests McMahan to write a statement retelling the events he recounts so he may apply for a larger pension, since his old wounds are worsening, and for membership in the GAR; McMahan's statements will be particularly important since Jenkins has lost his discharge papers. *Linneus S. Jenkins, Evart, MI, May 26, 1884* Notes receipt of McMahan's letters; Expresses sympathy for McMahan's ill-health; Explains where and how he was wounded and the discomfort the injury is causing him; Explains in greater detail why he wants a signed statement from McMahan; Encloses a statement he has prepared that he encourages McMahan to sign. Folder 13 *J.L. Keller, Jenera, OH, February 14, 1890* Responds to a letter from McMahan by stating the Company he was in and rank he held at Chickamauga; Gives status of Lieutenant Richards (absent without leave); Recounts his wounding. *J.L. Keller, Jenera, OH, May 11, 1890* Gives a detailed account of the position of the 21st at Chickamauga, paying specific attention to Companies A and F; Provides a description of landscape features and estimated distances. Folder 14 *J.S.M. [John S. Mahony], Bradner, OH, July 23, 1889* Speculates on the identity of the officer who ordered the 21st's final charge; States that Colonel VanDerVeer was the ranking officer on the field and that a man with spectacles ordered the charge, although he does not know the man's name. *John S. Mahony, Bradner, OH, July 23, 1889 (enclosure)* Communicates essentially the same information as in the above letter but puts it in the form of an official statement and provides more details. *John S. Mahony, Bradner, OH, August 22, 1889* Answering a request from McMahan, lists the men wounded in Company K of the 21st (George W. Hathaway, John W. Pember, William R. Forest, and Isaiah Smith) providing some information about their wounds. *John S. Mahony, Bradner, OH, May 12, 1890* Responding to a letter from McMahan, provides a very detailed account of the movements of Company K, 21st O.V.I. which he commanded at Chickamauga; Refers to a map sent by McMahan and suggests some alterations along with his reasoning; Mentions a meeting of battle survivors to be held May 21. *John S. Mahony, Bradner, OH, May 12, 1890* Refers to his statement of the movements of the 21st contained in the above letter of the same date apologizing that he cannot remember all that McMahan wished him to write about; Refers again to the upcoming meeting of battle participants, wondering if Boynton might be able to clarify the facts. Folder 15 *Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, July 6, 1880* Letter to J.S. Norton inviting him to make an address at the 21st's annual reunion at Fostoria; Attached is a postal card on which Norton sends his regrets since he will be in Eutah (sic) at the time. *N.H. Miller, McComb, [OH], June 3, 1889* Postal card in which Miller responds to a postal card from McMahan; Briefly mentions his health and describes position of the 22nd Michigan at Chickamauga. *N.H. Miller, McComb, [OH], June 12, 1889* Responds to a letter from McMahan by describing the 22nd Michigan's fighting at Chickamauga; Makes specific mention of General Steedman's (sic) order. *William Didway, Findlay, OH, June 30, 1889* States that he cannot provide the information McMahan wants; Notes that B.R. Lamb, currently of Sandusky, OH, and himself are the only surviving members of the 21st's color guard. *J. S. Fullerton, Southampton, Long Island, August 4, 1889* Cannot provide the information McMahan requests; Wishes to meet McMahan at the forthcoming meeting of the Army of the Cumberland at Chattanooga. *L.C. Wilson, Bowling Green, OH, August 24, 1889* Replies to a letter from McMahan by providing specifics about the wounds received by Frank Van Camp and himself; Refers to Almon (?) G. Harrison but can provide little specific information. *Cong. M.M. Boothman, Bryan, OH, September 16, 1889* Pledges to do what he can to get the 22nd Michigan and 21st and 89th O.V.I. the credit they deserve when he returns to Washington if McMahan will provide the information he has collected. *Q.A. Randall, C.C. Gundy, S.S. Canfield, Elmore, OH, September 19, 1889* Written from the 21st O.V.I. reunion, responds to the letter of greeting McMahan sent to the reunion (Box 12, Folder 11, Item 8); Extends "sympathy and. . . remembrance" on behalf of the regiment. *D.S. Young, Cincinnati, OH, February 7, 1890* Provides detailed account of his attempt to secure an issue of the Commercial Gazette for McMahan; Praises a recent book by General Turchin; Notes he did not get an appointment for which McMahan had recommended him. *Charles W. Raislor, Postmaster, Athens, Alabama, February 13, 1890* In replying to a letter from McMahan concerning James Donnell, states that Donnell was in the Alabama Legislature before the War and never in the Army; Believes Colonel Norton of the 21st O.V.I. made Donnell's house his headquarters when the regiment was in Athens in 1862. *W.C. Watson, Jr., Findlay, OH, February 20, 1890* Offers McMahan a speech and poem by his brother George M. Watson for inclusion in the "book" McMahan is writing. *Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, April 26, 1890* Copy of a letter addressed "My Dear Doctor" in which McMahan speaks of enclosing notes on Chickamauga for a "Sunday meditation." *James E. Campbell, Columbus, OH, June 20, 1890* Pledges to do what he can to rectify errors in accounts of the Battle of Chickamauga, particularly as they will affect the National Park to be established on the battlefield; A draft of the letter McMahan sent to Campbell expressing his concern over the proper placement of monuments on the Chickamauga battlefield is attached. Folder 16 *General J.S. Negley, New York, NY, June 6, 1889* Notes receipt of letter from McMahan containing articles about Chickamauga; Criticizes Boynton for "calumnies" against his command; Praises the 21st and encourages McMahan in his efforts. Folder 17 *G.S. Robinson, Storm Lake, IA, July 13, 1888 (handwritten copy attached)* Responding to a notice in the National Tribune, Robinson (115th Illinois) describes a charge made by the 21st at Chickamauga; Specifies the positions of the 21st, 22nd Michigan, and 89th Ohio; Recounts being helped from the field by H.H. Van Camp of the 21st after receiving wounds. *G.S. Robinson, Storm Lake, IA, September 19, 1888* Acknowledges receipt of a copy of an address McMahan presented at the 21st's reunion; Expresses sympathy for McMahan's physical condition; Notes a Wood County Gazette article about McMahan being made regiment historian; Presents further details about the charge made by the 21st; Responds favorably to the idea of a meeting of those men who fought on "Horse Shoe Ridge" at Chickamauga. *G.S. Robinson, Storm Lake, IA, September 27, 1889* Reports on a reunion at Chattanooga and his survey of the battlefield; Remarks over the physical changes on the site; Expresses doubt that the positions of the various forces will ever be established exactly; Describes the avidness with which visitors to the site search for souvenirs. Folder 18 *Wilson Vance, Findlay, OH, July 5, 1889* Acknowledges letter from McMahan but says he has little detailed memory of the battle; States that he wrote the report signed by Vantine and calls it entirely inadequate; Agrees to forward McMahan's letter to Sergeant Schochard; Expresses support for McMahan and asks if he has seen a letter by VanDerVeer in the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. *Wilson Vance, Findlay, OH, August 13, 1889* Asserts honorableness of Boynton, claiming Boynton would not knowingly make misstatements; Says he has spoken with Boynton and found that Boynton's recollections differ from McMahan's and his own. Folder 19 *Ferdinand VanDerVeer, Hamilton, OH, July 15, 1889* Responds to a letter from McMahan containing a copy of a letter McMahan supposedly sent VanDerVeer in 1864 (see Box 12, folder 10, Item 4 and copy--Box 12, folder 8, Item 40); VanDerVeer denies having ever received McMahan's letter and denies the accuracy of the main items in McMahan's account of the 21st's actions at Chickamauga, including the claim that the 21st was acting under VanDerVeer's orders at one point. Folder 20 *Dr. J.T. Woods, Toledo, OH, February 2, 1890* Acknowledges receipt of "documents" from McMahan; Briefly discusses his ill-health; Refers to the falseness of accounts of Chickamauga, particularly that of Steedman; Praises McMahan for the account he has written; Notes McMahan's statements on the treatment of "fugitives" (apparently former slaves) and recounts witnessing the harsh treatment of one former slave; Encourages McMahan to complete his manuscript. *Dr. J.T. Woods, Toledo, OH, July 14, 1890* Recounts a conversation he had with Colonel Moe while going over the battlefield with him; Citing McMahan as his authority, he told Moe that LaFever was captured before the rest of his regiment; Encloses a letter he received from Moe after his return to Toledo. *S.B. Moe, Chattanooga, TN, June 23, 1890 (enclosure)* Contests Woods claim that Colonel LaFever was captured before his regiment; Quotes excerpts from official reports by Trigg, Kelly, and Hawkins to prove that LaFever was captured with his regiment. *(handwritten copy of Woods--7/14/90 and Moe--6/23/90 on a single leaf)(enclosure)* Folder 21 *Arnold McMahan, Toledo, OH, February 10, 1890* Letter to W. Bramlette, Esq.; McMahan asks Bramlette, whom he believes to have been in the 54th Virginia under Kelly or the 63rd Virginia under Trigg, to write an account of the capture of the 21st O.V.I. and the details about the killing of Colonel Trigg's orderly. Folder 22 *Portland, OR, August 19, 1891* Letter of condolence to McMahan's children. *Mrs. J.T. Matran (?), Tama (?), IA August 23, 1891* Letter of condolence to McMahan's children; Provides some of her memories of McMahan and details her friendship with him. Folder 23 *Joseph Power, Milwaukee, WI, September 5, 1879* Apparently sent to George Scheets, refers to a document which Power needs signed. *George Scheets, November 17, 1902 (draft)* Addressed to [David N.] Maginnis; Notes enclosure of a paper Maginnis requested and asks that it be carefully handled and returned. *Quartermaster's Bond for Ford Post #14 of the G.A.R. of Ohio, January 5, 1900* Bond assigned to George Scheets as Quartermaster of the post; Later (January 4, 1901) assigned to Harrison Hathaway upon his election as post commander. *John Schlatter, Toledo, OH, October 8, 1923* Letter of appreciation for an address delivered by Scheets at the dedication of the Peter Navarre Monument in St. Mary's Cemetery. Folder 24 *John S. Kountz, Toledo, OH, March 3, 1885* Kountz, commander-in-chief of the G.A.R., congratulates Scheets on his election to the position of Mayor of Toledo. *John Peattie, Adrian, MI, March 4, 1885* Congratulates Scheets on election to mayorship. *D.A. Pelton, Toledo, OH, March 4, 1885* Note of congratulations. *Chris [Scheets], Toledo, OH, March 4, 1885* Note of congratulations. *Charles S. Young, Toledo, OH, March 4, 1885* Note of congratulations. *Mayor Fred Yeager, Perrysburg, OH, March 5, 1885* Note of congratulations. *J.J. Kirby, Toledo, OH, April 12, 1885* Acknowledges receipt of a copy of Scheets first annual message as mayor. Folder 25 *George Scheets, Atlanta, GA, September 15, 1864* Letter to his wife; Describes the landscape around Atlanta; Discusses financial matters; Notes expectations of a new commission. *George Scheets, Washington, D.C., June 5, 1865* Letter to his wife; Speculates on when he will be discharged; Discusses the break-up of Sherman's army; Describes his regiment's trip north and the beauty of the park in which they are stationed near Washington, D.C.; Notes the visit of their former commander, General Thomas, to the regiment; Refers to Jefferson Davis and his confinement in the "old capitol." *Mrs. Nellie F. Canfield, Jacksonville, FL, March 19, 1893* Describes the visit of herself and her son Georgie with her mother and father; Asks if Canfield will be visiting the World's Fair; Speculates on when she will return to Milwaukee. MS 562 Series Description: MS 562: Introduction \| 86th O.V.I. Records

MS 562 - William J. Sullivan Collection: Arnold McMahan Papers

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