Lysander W. Tulleys papers

Finding Aid

Prepared by Maggie Castellani, February 1, 1994; Prepared for the Web by Barbara Bass, June 13, 2002; Last Updated: June 2020

Inclusive Dates: 1861-1864
Extent: .33 cubic foot (1 document case)
Physical Location: 11th floor

Biographical Note: Lysander W. Tulleys was born in Frankfort, Ohio, in 1835 and was educated in Ross County. He attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, from approximately 1854-58 and went on to Union College in Schenectady, New York, from approximately 1858-1860. It was here that he obtained the degree of A.B. in classics in the year of 1860. (Three years later, he was awarded an A.M. degree while active in the war.) When the Civil War broke out, Tulleys was a principal at the Yellow Springs High School.

He began his military career in April, 1861 as a high private while in Company F of the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. From this 90-day service, he proceeded to be mustered out into the position of first Sergeant in July 1861. In the fall of 1861, he had advanced to captain and placed in Company D, one of the 44th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. On October 31, 1863, he was mustered out to accept the promotion of lieutenant colonel of the 44th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Tulleys ended his service in 1864, being honorably discharged.

While in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Tulleys took part in the action at Bull Run. During his enlistment in the 44th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he was involved in the Battle of Lewisburg: the assemblage of rebel delegates attempting to take Kentucky out of the union; the battle at Knoxville; and, the fighting at Strawberry Plains, among others. These battles took Tulleys and his men across the northeastern states.

Descriptions of his war experiences can be found in varying lengths through the following sources in the collection: autobiography of L. W. Tulleys (folder 1); brief history (folder 4); interpretation of Tulleys' journal while enlisted (folder 10).

When Tulleys returned to civilian life, he obtained a law degree and started a practice in Xenia, Ohio. Also in Xenia, he met and married Sarah E. Gowdy. He eventually moved to Champaign, Illinois, and was involved in both law and providing farm loans. In 1874, he moved his business to Iowa. It was at this time Tulleys gave up the legal business and concentrated on farm loans and eventually added real estate in 1897. During these years of practicing varied business interests, Tulleys stressed both honesty and integrity as mainstays in his interactions with others. He remained in Iowa until his death in 1928.

Scope and Content: The materials concerned pertain to the period of time Tulleys was enlisted in the Civil War, mainly in the Company of the 44th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from approximately 1861-1864.

Along with written accounts of Tulleys' war encounters, other war items include the following: company fund account items in the form of invoices and receipts; special orders from superiors; profiles (war plans); muster out rolls; and, correspondence. There is also a brief genealogy of the Tulleys and Coyner families, along with two photographs of Tulleys.

Acquisition Information: The materials in this collection were donated to the Kent State University Department of Special Collections and Archives by the Harm family, grandchildren of Lysander W. Tulleys, in June, 1993.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged by subject and within each subject, the items are arranged by date. Folders 18, 19, 24, 28, 32, 37-42, and 47 are oversized and are located in the map file cabinet on the 11th floor.

Box 1
Folder -- Contents

1. Autobiography of Tulleys
2. Autobiography of Tulleys
3. Genealogy of Tulleys
4. Brief history of first enlistment: April 1861
5. Battle of Lewisburg: May 1862
6. Battle of Lewisburg: revised copy
7. Army Journal of Captain L. W. Tulleys, Co. 44th Reg., O.V.I. (in pencil): Oct. 14, 1861-Mar. 9, 1864
8. Army Journal (in ink): Oct. 14, 1861 to Mar. 9, 1864 [Please note: A reference copy of this journal has been made. Please use the reference copy to read and produce photocopies of this fragile item.]
9. Interpretation of Army Journal: Oct. 14, 1861-Mar. 9, 1864
10. Interpretation of Army Journal (revised copy)
11. Telegram found in Army Journal (in ink)
12. Receipt found in Army Journal (in ink)
13. Army Journal: record of accounts: 1861-62
14. Photograph of L. W. Tulleys, John Telford, and Nicholas Devereaux Badger: Co. 44th Reg., O.V.I.
15. Photograph of L. W. Tulleys
16. Photograph of Lt. David King: 94th Reg., O.V.I.
17. Envelope (Commission and Due charge) when Tulleys was 1st Sergeant of Co. Reg. 44th, O.V.I.
18. Diploma of Tulleys as 1st Sergeant: July 6, 1861 (Oversize)
19. Special Orders: No. 12: Mar. 20, 1862 (Oversize)
20. Special Orders: No. 389: Oct. 8, 1863
21. Special Orders: No. 150: Oct. 10, 1863
22. Special Orders: No. 33: oct. 14, 1863
23. Special Orders: No. 281: Oct. 15, 1863
24. Special Orders: No. 299: Nov. 9, 1863 (Oversize)
25. Special Orders: undated
26. Correspondence: Col. Samuel Gilbert, Com. Officer of 44th Reg. from Governor of Ohio: Nov. 22, 1863
27. Correspondence: Lt. Col. Flint from Asst. Adj. General Thomas Vincent, War Dept., Washington: Jan 30, 1864
28. Correspondence: E. L. Townpene, Asst. Adj. General from Lt. L. W. Tulleys: Feb. 5, 1864 (Oversize)
29. Correspondence: From Col. Samuel Gilbert: Feb. 25, 1864
30. Correspondence: Lt. Col. L. W. Tulleys from E. C. Merriet, Washington: Sept. 1, 1866
31. Plans/Profiles: Profile for breastwork and ditch for entrenchment
32. Plans/Profiles: Profiles for breastwork and ditch for entrenchment (Oversize)
33. Plans/Profiles: Profile
34. Plans/Profiles: Profile
35. Plans/Profiles: Profile
36. Plans/Profiles: Profile
37. Muster-Out Rolls: Sept. 5, 1861 (Oversize)
38. Muster-Out Rolls: Sept. 5, 1861 (Oversize)
39. Muster-Out Rolls: Sept. 5, 1861 (Oversize)
40. Muster-Out Rolls: Sept. 6, 1861 (Oversize)
41. Muster-Out Rolls: Sept. 6, 1861 (Oversize)
42. Muster-Out Rolls: Dec. 31, 1861 (Oversize)
43. Reports: Regimental report of number of officers and men working on fortifications: Dec. 16, 1862
44. Reports: Report of number of men at work on trenches from 44th Reg., O.V.I.: Dec. 16, 1862
45. Reports: Report of forces employed from 100th Reg., O.V.I.: Dec. 17, 1862
46. Reports: Report of absentees belonging to 44th Reg., O.V.I.: Jan-Aug., 1863
47. Reports: List of transferred soldiers to 44th Reg., O.V.I.: Sept. 26, 1863 (Oversize)
48. Accounts/Receipts: Invoice-paid in full: Apr. 17, 1862
49. Accounts/Receipts: Invoice-paid in full: Apr. 22, 1862-Dec. 31, 1863
50. Accounts/Receipts: Invoice-paid in full: Oct. 30, 1862
51. Accounts/Receipts: Invoice-paid in full: Feb. 2, 1863
52. Accounts/Receipts: Invoice-paid in full: Feb. 3, 1863
53. Accounts/Receipts: Company Fund Account: Feb. 8-Sept. 27, 1863
54. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Feb. 8, 1863
55. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Feb. 8, 1863
56. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Feb. 8, 1863
57. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Feb. 8, 1863
58. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Feb. 8, 1863
59. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Feb. 8, 1863
60. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Apr. 13, 1863
61. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Apr. 13, 1863
62. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: June 20, 1863
63. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: July 4, 1863
64. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: July 4, 1863
65. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: July 13, 1863
66. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: July 13, 1863
67. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Aug. 14, 1863
68. Accounts/Receipts: Expense Account for transportation: Oct. 1-Nov. 15, 1863
69. Accounts/Receipts: Expense Account for transportation: Oct. 1-Nov. 15, 1863
70. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Dec. 20, 1863
71. Accounts/Receipts: Receipt: Jan. 4, 1864
72. Accounts/Receipts: Relief from accountability for ordnance and ordnance stores for Lt. Col. L. W. Tulleys: Nov. 1, 1865
73. Accounts/Receipts: Audit Notice: Nov. 29, 1865
74. Accounts/Receipts: Audit Notice: Nov. 29, 1865
75. Accounts/Receipts: Audit Notice: Nov. 29, 1865
76. Accounts/Receipts: Letter closing Lt. Col. Tulleys' accountability for property: Dec. 19, 1865
77. Accounts/Receipts: Notice from Office Commissary General of Subsistence: Jan. 17, 1907
78. Miscellaneous: Newspaper-Yellow Springs News (Ohio): June 21, 1907
79. Miscellaneous: Obituaries of L. W. Tulleys and his wife, Sarah
80. Miscellaneous: Correspondence from Dean Keller to Robert Harm, grandson of L. W. Tulleys and donator of collection: June 11, 1993