Isaac Cusac Civil War Letter

The image is a historical military document from the Civil War era, dated November 8, 1862, and titled "Special Orders No 331." It originates from the Head Quarters of the Ohio Volunteer Recruiting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The document instructs Captain Isaac Cusac of the 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) to proceed to Mansfield, Ohio, for temporary duty, reporting to Captain P. P. Muhlenberg, a U.S. Army Mustering and Disbursing Officer. Additionally, it states that Capt. Muhlenberg will relieve Capt. Cusac from duty and order him to report back to head quarters once an officer is detailed to receive drafted men for his regiment. The order is signed by Lt. Col. H. Brooks of the 2nd U.S. Artillery and is also signed by Capt. David M. Meek as the Assistant Superintendent of the Volunteer Recruiting Service in Ohio.