Isaac Cusac Civil War Papers

This historical document is a Special Order from the Headquarters of the Military Commander in Columbus, Ohio, dated September 15, 1862. It is marked as Order No. 78. The order, written in cursive script, instructs Captain Isaac Cusaac of the 21st Ohio Volunteers to proceed without delay to Findlay, Ohio. There, he is to establish a recruiting post for the regiment, including setting up additional rendezvous points in adjacent counties as deemed necessary. Captain Cusaac is tasked with placing suitable parties in charge of these auxiliary locations and is required to receive weekly reports from them. Additionally, Captain Cusaac is expected to provide tri-monthly reports to the headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, detailing the recruitment progress within his district. Recruits are to be sent in groups of ten to twenty to the headquarters once they are properly outfitted. The document serves as a formal command to streamline military recruitment efforts during the specified period.