Housed in a modern gold painted frame measuring 16" x 13". The broadside itself measures 12" x 9 1/2". Paper loss at upper & lower right and lower left corners as visible in photographs at right; vertical crease with small tear along crease at upper edge. Light staining/yellowing throughout.

"WAR! WAR! / MEETING! / FOR / MORRIS & WOODARD'S COMPANY / _____________________ / _________________ Evening. / _______________ Speakers. / COME, EN MASSE!"

The 71st Ohio was organized in February, 1862, under Colonel Rodney Mason, who was succeeded by Colonel H.K. McConnel. It soon took the field in Kentucky under Sherman, and after a demonstration on Columbus it moved up the Tennessee River to Pittsburg Landing, and participated in the battle of Shiloh both days, sustaining a loss of 130 men. During the summer of 1862 it performed garrison duty on the Cumberland River, and in August was obliged to surrender to an overwhelming force at Clarksburg Tennessee. After its exchange it garrisoned the railroads in Tennessee until the battle of Nashville, where it was actively engaged with severe loss. At the close of the war it was ordered to Texas, where it served until mustered out in January, 1866.

Ira L. Morris was 37 years old when he enlisted on 10/7/61 as a 1st Lt. On that date he mustered into Co. C, 71st OH. Promoted to 1st Lt., 12/11/61. Discharged 8/29/62.

John R. Woodward [Woodard] was 25 years old when he enlisted on 10/7/61 as a 1st Lt. On that date he mustered into Co. C., 71st OH. Promoted Capt. 12/1/61; discharged on 8/29/62.

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