I could not identify the author of this letter whose name appears to read “William Mawhorr.” He gives his location as Taylor’s Station which was a whistle stop on the railroad east of Columbus, Ohio—just east of the present day Columbus International Airport. William’s letter beseeches the US Military to send him some word of his son Joseph, having not heard from him in 15 months. William states his believe that Joseph was serving in the 6th US Cavalry, Co. C.

I do not have access to a roster to enable me to check for Joseph so for now, Joseph and his father will remain identified in name only.

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Taylor’s Station
June 15th 1863

Dear Sir,

I request of you to let me know if you can find any tidings of Joseph Mawhorr, Co. C, 6th U. S. Cavalry. Please, sir, investigate about him as we as you can. He is my son and I am trouble mind about him because I cannot find out whether he is dead or alive. The last account I got from him was last March a year ago. Then he was in Washington.

Please, after trying to find him out, in a few days write to me and direct to Wm. Hawhorr, Blacklick P. O., Franklin county, Ohio

Yours truly, — William Mawhorr