Blood Hound Scout writes to Colonel Willard Slocum, of the 120th Ohio Infantry. One page ALS, minor fold splits (repaired).

Great content as Hall is looking for continued employment with Slocum as a scout.

"Morganza Nov. 21st, 1864

Col. Slocum

If you are on the Staff or if you are Provost Marshal where you are going you will please use all your exertions to have an appointment made in such a manner to have me brought in to your employment so I can be of service to the U. S. Government. I am anxious to help the Stars & Stripes as I have heretofore been doing. I desire to do it but try to give me a situation that will reward me for my services as I have not yet received a cent for services rendered for scouting and here I remain in danger of being captured by the Rebels every moment as you know it is my earnest desire to follow you and Genl Lawler

Very respectfully your Obt. Svt Thomas H Hall Scout

PS you will write & let me know the state of affairs when you stop. Blood Hound Scout"

Willard Slocum Residence was not listed; 39 years old. Enlisted on 6/1/1861 as a Captain. On 6/1/1861 he was commissioned into "G" Co. OH 23rd Infantry He Resigned on 7/18/1861 On 10/17/1862 he was commissioned into Field & Staff OH 120th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 11/27/1864 Promotions: * 1st Lieut 8/25/1862 (1st Lieut & Adjutant as of 120th OH Inf) * Major 2/18/1863 * Lt Colonel 9/8/1863 * Brig-General 2/13/1865 by Brevet Other Information: born 4/8/1820 in Ashland, OH died 9/23/1894 in Ashland, OH