1 25 37 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/aebbfb7cf266b3736a283f22238c8e1e.pdf f67f45c3908258559642e85f3c67b69a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mason Ills Feb 26th 1863 To his Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir being desierous of Joining the Army of Our Country I wish too obtain a Pass from you for two or more there are four of us that want to go two of them I am not certain of my self & one other I am we want too join the 38th, Regt, Ills, Vol, Co, B, Capt Tyner I learn that they are on the lines South of Murfreesboro Tenn. Now if you can send a Pass with a few instructions how to get there you will much oblige us <hr /> Yours with our Respect Gorge Osborn <hr /> George Osborn Mason Ill Feby 26, 63 Wishes a pass for self and friend to join the 38th Regt. as they wish to enlist in Company "B" v a file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Osborn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508053 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mason Ills Feb 26th 1863 To his Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir being desierous of Joining the Army of Our Country I wish too obtain a Pass from you for two or more there are four of us that want to go two of them I am not certain of my self & one other I am we want too join the 38th, Regt, Ills, Vol, Co, B, Capt Tyner I learn that they are on the lines South of Murfreesboro Tenn. Now if you can send a Pass with a few instructions how to get there you will much oblige us <hr /> Yours with our Respect Gorge Osborn <hr /> George Osborn Mason Ill Feby 26, 63 Wishes a pass for self and friend to join the 38th Regt. as they wish to enlist in Company "B" v a file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c3025f7e5c244b2e58e4b7c9eea24fb5.pdf d765af72d07043cb57305058ec664e27 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Watago Feby 26/63 To the Hon. Richard Yate Govenor of Illinois Sir We the undersigned were appointed at an unconditional union meeting of Feby 23 inst to address you on the Subject of receiving Arms and Munitions of War. For self protection against the Knights of the Golden Circle or other Northern traitors. There are good reasons for believing that such organizations exist in our midst & the citizens resolved to organize into Military Companies to be prepared to assist the Government should such be required. And we most respectfully request your opinion & favorable answer Respectfully yours Mac McCollum H P Ward N S Taylor <hr /> ans March 7-63 Mack McCullum & others Watago Febry 26 1863 Were appointed by an unconditional union meeting held at their place) a committee to acertain from the Gov. if it is possible to procure arms for the protection of their citizens from the Knights of the Golden Circle F Revol Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mack McCullum and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508054 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Watago Feby 26/63 To the Hon. Richard Yate Govenor of Illinois Sir We the undersigned were appointed at an unconditional union meeting of Feby 23 inst to address you on the Subject of receiving Arms and Munitions of War. For self protection against the Knights of the Golden Circle or other Northern traitors. There are good reasons for believing that such organizations exist in our midst & the citizens resolved to organize into Military Companies to be prepared to assist the Government should such be required. And we most respectfully request your opinion & favorable answer Respectfully yours Mac McCollum H P Ward N S Taylor <hr /> ans March 7-63 Mack McCullum & others Watago Febry 26 1863 Were appointed by an unconditional union meeting held at their place) a committee to acertain from the Gov. if it is possible to procure arms for the protection of their citizens from the Knights of the Golden Circle F Revol Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ba3e73ec33e56003ba8159c2351fcd5e.pdf 1ba855c5763b1ca780499cb14f693840 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J.D. Ward to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508055 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/23277faf6bd64f2a255b1338fff2fa7a.pdf 2239f645f6bdd3927549c255eec5082b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Qrs. 49th Reg Ills Inftry Vols Bethel Tenn Feby 26th 1853 His Excellency Richard Yates Sir, The 49th entered the field without any regular Regimental Colors. The Company flag, belonging to Co "H" has been used as a Regimental Flag. It having been in the battles of Donselson and Shiloh and in constant use during the last Sixteen months. has become much worn, It now becomes necessary that the 49th should have a new stand of colors. Understanding that the State of Illinois has furnished the new Regiments with colors, and as this Regiment has never received any from the State of Illinois, I request a stand of colors form the State if consistent. Hoping you will be able to comply with my request I have the honor to be Your Obt Servant P. Pease Col Comdg Regt. P S. The commissions for the Field Officers have not yet come to hand. Cannot hear from them P. Pease <hr /> P Pease Col Comdg 49th Ill Inft. Bethel Tenn Feby 26' 1863 Learns that the State have furnished the new Regiments withColors saya their regt have never had a Stand of Colors and wishes the Governmt to supply them Have never recd the commission of their Field Officers Ansd March 31. Refer State that State not supplies colors & refer to Army Reguln Ansr Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource P. Pease to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508056 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/17b29359bf408cdb7e0bae6e74a77a77.pdf dab944db151265a9c06fab2c2743eecb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Joliet Feby 26, 63 Gov R Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir, Enclosed I send you my Bond, as Warden of the Penitentiary, and also the oath of office, for your approval; I hope it is all correct, if it is not, please advise me here, and I will make it right. I am very respectfuly your obt servt James M Pitman <hr /> James M Pittman Joliet Febry 26 1863 Encloses Bond as Warden of State Penitentary and Oath of Office for the Governors approval, which if correct wishes signed and returned. Show to Mr. [Hatch?] & see if correct Recd Ex O June 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James M. Pitman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508057 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Joliet Feby 26, 63 Gov R Yates Springfield Ills Dr Sir, Enclosed I send you my Bond, as Warden of the Penitentiary, and also the oath of office, for your approval; I hope it is all correct, if it is not, please advise me here, and I will make it right. I am very respectfuly your obt servt James M Pitman <hr /> James M Pittman Joliet Febry 26 1863 Encloses Bond as Warden of State Penitentary and Oath of Office for the Governors approval, which if correct wishes signed and returned. Show to Mr. [Hatch?] & see if correct Recd Ex O June 1863. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/96fbd04411400f0ad9a30804d0c245d3.pdf 699709045c13167b0d2508f4c98c37fe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Benton Barrack Feb 26, 1863. To Your Excellency: Dear Governor: I am informed that there will be a Provost Martial to each Congressional District in the State of Illinois, who will draw the same pay of a Capt. of Cavalry. I should be pleased to get that position in the congressional District that Jacksonville is in. Will you give your influance with the President for that place and you will greatly oblige your Old Friend Capt. B. Newman P.S. The health of our Regt. is very good. <hr /> Capt B Newman Benton Barracks Febry 26 1863. Learns there is to be a Provost Marshall appointed in every district in Ills asks the appointment in the District Jacksonville is in. Conscription Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B. Newman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508058 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Benton Barrack Feb 26, 1863. To Your Excellency: Dear Governor: I am informed that there will be a Provost Martial to each Congressional District in the State of Illinois, who will draw the same pay of a Capt. of Cavalry. I should be pleased to get that position in the congressional District that Jacksonville is in. Will you give your influance with the President for that place and you will greatly oblige your Old Friend Capt. B. Newman P.S. The health of our Regt. is very good. <hr /> Capt B Newman Benton Barracks Febry 26 1863. Learns there is to be a Provost Marshall appointed in every district in Ills asks the appointment in the District Jacksonville is in. Conscription Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2f8715da6221684b7873c14c5cbf5b30.pdf 6fc69e755d1be1d0a5704b318d132881 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of General Superintendent of Police. Chicago, Feby 26th 1863 Hon Richd Yates Gov Springfield, Ill Dear Gov. I see that the Conscription Bill is about to pass, & that a provost marshal is to be appointed in each congressional Dist. I should like the appointment for this Dist. Will you be kind enough to write to Prest Lincoln and ask him to give me this position. I think that I can fill the possition with credit to my friends and to the satisfaction of the Govt. in this region. I have arrangements made to have two <hr /> men in the field next week, one for this territory east of the Ills River & the other west. On my arrival home I recd a dispatch from Genl S. A. Hurlbut from Memphis requesting me to send him a first class detective & this took one of the men I had intended for this work. the other could not get ready to leave until next Monday I hope you will be able to send me some funds to pay traveling expenses for this work. Hoping to hear from you soon I am yours truly C. P. Bradley <hr /> C P Bradley, Office of Gen Supt of Police Chicago Febry 25 1863. Learns that a Provost Marshall is to be appointed in each congressional district. he desires the appointment for the Dist that Chicago is in hopes the Governor will use his influence with the President for him. Conscription Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C.P. Bradley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508059 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of General Superintendent of Police. Chicago, Feby 26th 1863 Hon Richd Yates Gov Springfield, Ill Dear Gov. I see that the Conscription Bill is about to pass, & that a provost marshal is to be appointed in each congressional Dist. I should like the appointment for this Dist. Will you be kind enough to write to Prest Lincoln and ask him to give me this position. I think that I can fill the possition with credit to my friends and to the satisfaction of the Govt. in this region. I have arrangements made to have two <hr /> men in the field next week, one for this territory east of the Ills River & the other west. On my arrival home I recd a dispatch from Genl S. A. Hurlbut from Memphis requesting me to send him a first class detective & this took one of the men I had intended for this work. the other could not get ready to leave until next Monday I hope you will be able to send me some funds to pay traveling expenses for this work. Hoping to hear from you soon I am yours truly C. P. Bradley <hr /> C P Bradley, Office of Gen Supt of Police Chicago Febry 25 1863. Learns that a Provost Marshall is to be appointed in each congressional district. he desires the appointment for the Dist that Chicago is in hopes the Governor will use his influence with the President for him. Conscription Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8845d2daf4d828e92eed5e9b8c6e9a11.pdf f945a4792e24528302e71509193557bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elliott Anthony to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508060 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0dc77bd050e5838f118d57310e7ed11b.pdf c0d5e29a5a6d2e0bc8b7ba4440dd9272 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Feby 26th 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois My Dear Sir To carry into effect and to enroll the Army under the act of Congress just passed you will of course have the appointment of many officers. I believe so far I have applied for allmost every thing within your gift without sucess. I will again ask of you the appointment of "Provost Marshall" or a Cols. Commission under this act subject to your orders Yours truly W. G. Wheaton <hr /> W G Wheaton Peoria Febry 26 1863. Wishes the appointment of Provost Marshall of that District or a Colonels Commission under the late act. Conscr. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W.[illiam] G. Wheaton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508061 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Feby 26th 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois My Dear Sir To carry into effect and to enroll the Army under the act of Congress just passed you will of course have the appointment of many officers. I believe so far I have applied for allmost every thing within your gift without sucess. I will again ask of you the appointment of "Provost Marshall" or a Cols. Commission under this act subject to your orders Yours truly W. G. Wheaton <hr /> W G Wheaton Peoria Febry 26 1863. Wishes the appointment of Provost Marshall of that District or a Colonels Commission under the late act. Conscr. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6b951fa9c3551b21364cf25cf2ab6f8d.pdf f1ba28b1703b1ea48d91f3e450c6e9f8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. W G Wheaton Peoria Febry 26, 1863. Wishes the appointment of Provost Marshall of that District, or a Colonels Commission under the late act. Conscr. <hr /> Camp of the 14th Ills infantry Feb the 26th 1863 Mr. Richard Yates Sir I sat my self this morning to make a request of yew and i hope it will be granted i want yew to give me permishion to go to my home in ills to see my family for which i have bin deprived the privlidge for fourtuen months and they are in such a condition that i have to go my wife and child rsides in Moneagud ills on the ills central railroad and if yew will grant mee ten or fifteen dayes i will be a hundred times obli to yew i know it is a critical time and thare has bin many desertions but i will pledge my word to yew that i will never disgrace myself by deserting the old flag and if yew ask it of mee i can give yew the wordes of the officers of this Regt i am yours very respectfully Sergt. Henry H. Campbell <hr /> if yew comply with my request Direct to Co H of the 14th ills vols infantry Sergt Henry Campbell. 14th Regt February 26 1863 Wishes a furlough for a few days to visit his family at Moneagud Ills, has not been home for 14 months write no furlough allowed Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry H. Campbell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508062 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. W G Wheaton Peoria Febry 26, 1863. Wishes the appointment of Provost Marshall of that District, or a Colonels Commission under the late act. Conscr. <hr /> Camp of the 14th Ills infantry Feb the 26th 1863 Mr. Richard Yates Sir I sat my self this morning to make a request of yew and i hope it will be granted i want yew to give me permishion to go to my home in ills to see my family for which i have bin deprived the privlidge for fourtuen months and they are in such a condition that i have to go my wife and child rsides in Moneagud ills on the ills central railroad and if yew will grant mee ten or fifteen dayes i will be a hundred times obli to yew i know it is a critical time and thare has bin many desertions but i will pledge my word to yew that i will never disgrace myself by deserting the old flag and if yew ask it of mee i can give yew the wordes of the officers of this Regt i am yours very respectfully Sergt. Henry H. Campbell <hr /> if yew comply with my request Direct to Co H of the 14th ills vols infantry Sergt Henry Campbell. 14th Regt February 26 1863 Wishes a furlough for a few days to visit his family at Moneagud Ills, has not been home for 14 months write no furlough allowed Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/418de8d96892702bad5ce476ce04d9c2.pdf b7d2c9f570d8ab23bb8da15bcea6d487 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Feb 26th 1863 Gov Yates Sir I wish a commission in the Army as Capt in some infantry Reg. as a Reccommendation I searved two years in the war with Mexico & I was commissioned as Lieut in the 22nd Mo Volts. by Willard P Hall acting Governer of the State of Missouri at that time. I done my duty like a good soldier for one year & Resigned on account of sickness from which I am fully recovered & anxious for the field again. I am thowraly Drilled & fully qwellified to fill the Position. turnover <hr /> for a full & satisfactory knowledge of my ability as a soldier I would refer you to Lieut Col J. D. Foster of Kirksville, Adair Co. Mo. He being a member of the state Legislative Boddy & a soldier of some years experience. I am Sir your Obedient Servant Benj. F. Meigs PS address me at Chicago Ill West Branch P.O. <hr /> Beng F Meigs Chicago Feby 25 1863. Wishes a position in the army was formerly a Lieut in 22nd Mo Vol. resigned on account of bad health. has recovered and is anxious to again serve his country. H M.A. file. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Benj[amin]F. Meigs to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508063 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Feb 26th 1863 Gov Yates Sir I wish a commission in the Army as Capt in some infantry Reg. as a Reccommendation I searved two years in the war with Mexico & I was commissioned as Lieut in the 22nd Mo Volts. by Willard P Hall acting Governer of the State of Missouri at that time. I done my duty like a good soldier for one year & Resigned on account of sickness from which I am fully recovered & anxious for the field again. I am thowraly Drilled & fully qwellified to fill the Position. turnover <hr /> for a full & satisfactory knowledge of my ability as a soldier I would refer you to Lieut Col J. D. Foster of Kirksville, Adair Co. Mo. He being a member of the state Legislative Boddy & a soldier of some years experience. I am Sir your Obedient Servant Benj. F. Meigs PS address me at Chicago Ill West Branch P.O. <hr /> Beng F Meigs Chicago Feby 25 1863. Wishes a position in the army was formerly a Lieut in 22nd Mo Vol. resigned on account of bad health. has recovered and is anxious to again serve his country. H M.A. file. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a7249a512bd1793868e5169d0c9ec64f.pdf 4b475e0307952637c40b0aac5ce1cf89 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Feby 26/63 Hon Richd Yates I have this day written to Mr. N. M. Knapp of Winchester for the appointment of Paymasters Clerk under him. I refered him to you. If you will be so kind as to give me a written recommendation you will much oblige me. I would refer you to Wesley Wathers & Abner Yates for business qualifications. Respy Louis H. Wilhert Hon Richd Yates. <hr /> Louis H Wilhart Jacksonville Feby 26, 63 Wishes letter of Recommendation to Mr N. M. Knapp of Winchester for position of Paymasters Clerk. Wrote to Knapp April 3. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Louis H. Wilhart to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508064 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Feby 26/63 Hon Richd Yates I have this day written to Mr. N. M. Knapp of Winchester for the appointment of Paymasters Clerk under him. I refered him to you. If you will be so kind as to give me a written recommendation you will much oblige me. I would refer you to Wesley Wathers & Abner Yates for business qualifications. Respy Louis H. Wilhert Hon Richd Yates. <hr /> Louis H Wilhart Jacksonville Feby 26, 63 Wishes letter of Recommendation to Mr N. M. Knapp of Winchester for position of Paymasters Clerk. Wrote to Knapp April 3. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/674b1eff794d779c92ba9c95ea7fbbe8.pdf 30b3d6ed4556c8ceec607d6c15302525 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarter 81st R.I.V. Camp Lake Providence La Feb 27th 1863 Hon Richard Yates Governor State Ills Dr Sir In consequence of having become badly ruptured, I fear that I shall not be able much longer to endure active service in the field. I still fele desirous of remaining in the service if there is any place I can fill, doing justice to my country, and myself credit. Among the recent Acts of Congress I notice the Conscript Law makes provisions for one Officer in each Congressional District with the rank of Capt. If your Honor will confer upon me that appointment in the 9th District you will place me under lasting obligation. My inclination would be to hold the Honorable position I now fill and look forward promotion but duty teaches me that it would be better to file a subordinate officer with credit, than a higher one to the detriment of the service Respectfully H Campbell Lt Col 81st Ills Infty Vol <hr /> F Campbell Lt Col 81st Regt. Lake Providence Feby 22, 63 Fears he will have to leave the service on account of ruptures, Wishes the Governor to appoint him Provost Marshall of the 9th District conser Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. Campbell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508065 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Quarter 81st R.I.V. Camp Lake Providence La Feb 27th 1863 Hon Richard Yates Governor State Ills Dr Sir In consequence of having become badly ruptured, I fear that I shall not be able much longer to endure active service in the field. I still fele desirous of remaining in the service if there is any place I can fill, doing justice to my country, and myself credit. Among the recent Acts of Congress I notice the Conscript Law makes provisions for one Officer in each Congressional District with the rank of Capt. If your Honor will confer upon me that appointment in the 9th District you will place me under lasting obligation. My inclination would be to hold the Honorable position I now fill and look forward promotion but duty teaches me that it would be better to file a subordinate officer with credit, than a higher one to the detriment of the service Respectfully H Campbell Lt Col 81st Ills Infty Vol <hr /> F Campbell Lt Col 81st Regt. Lake Providence Feby 22, 63 Fears he will have to leave the service on account of ruptures, Wishes the Governor to appoint him Provost Marshall of the 9th District conser Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e15ba62247122be31ed6097955caa218.pdf 3af4d0ea24b3d7f20f91f49d1870930c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office Chief Quartermaster Army of the Frontier Springfield Mo: 27th Feb 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Governor Yours asking a discharge or Furlough for Edward Shields teamster in Govt Supply train under my direction is at hand In reply I have to say that the man Shields must have made an untrue Statement to you or to his Sister as he is perfectly well & has been so for some time I would take pleasure however in complying with your request but for the fact that he is confinement & awaiting his trial before a military <hr /> commission for assault with intent to kill upon the person of a fellow teamster some weeks ago. It seems that in a quarrel he struck the man in the head with a club, injuring him so badly as to cause much doubt of his recovery Upon enquiry I find that Shields is considered a somewhat desparate & dangerous man As you take some interest in him I shall endeavor to see that he has a chance to defend himself at the trial & if you desire it, if he is acquitted I will allow him to quit the service I have the honor to be Governor Respectfully Your Obt Servt B O Carr Capt & AQM. USV <hr /> B A Carr Chief QMaster Army of Frontier Springfield Mo Febry 27 1863. Has received Gov's letter requesting the discharge of Edward Shields, says his statements must be untrue as he is stout and hearty. Will try and procure his discharge File Discharge &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource B.O. Carr to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508066 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office Chief Quartermaster Army of the Frontier Springfield Mo: 27th Feb 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Governor Yours asking a discharge or Furlough for Edward Shields teamster in Govt Supply train under my direction is at hand In reply I have to say that the man Shields must have made an untrue Statement to you or to his Sister as he is perfectly well & has been so for some time I would take pleasure however in complying with your request but for the fact that he is confinement & awaiting his trial before a military <hr /> commission for assault with intent to kill upon the person of a fellow teamster some weeks ago. It seems that in a quarrel he struck the man in the head with a club, injuring him so badly as to cause much doubt of his recovery Upon enquiry I find that Shields is considered a somewhat desparate & dangerous man As you take some interest in him I shall endeavor to see that he has a chance to defend himself at the trial & if you desire it, if he is acquitted I will allow him to quit the service I have the honor to be Governor Respectfully Your Obt Servt B O Carr Capt & AQM. USV <hr /> B A Carr Chief QMaster Army of Frontier Springfield Mo Febry 27 1863. Has received Gov's letter requesting the discharge of Edward Shields, says his statements must be untrue as he is stout and hearty. Will try and procure his discharge File Discharge &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c300a38a4b5235ce3e9ac3f2686d3da5.pdf 555b47a7ca39cc6c2d46405088ddeede Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thomas Geiddes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508067 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1dc17891d20b32616aad53ddd35c6c61.pdf 37510bdab3beff6eeadda72cc6a2d5f1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. La Fayette Tenasee Feby 27th 1863 Honorable Richard Yates Governor State of Illinois Sir: I understand a strong pressure has been, and a stronger one will be made, to induse you in the event Colonel Macks resignation should be final, to ignore my right, and commission Major Dubois, or some one else, Colonel of the 76th Regiment. I am confident your Honor will not do me that injustice, unless my incompetency is alledged, in which case, I trust you will give me a chanse to refute the charges. I can produce any required amount of evidense of my Loyalty, competency and ability, and the entire good will of the Regiment. Trusting you will consider my claim as just, I am Sir Very respectfully yours Obediantly, Saml. T. Busey Lt. Col. 76th Ills Infty <hr /> Saml T Busey Lt Col 76 Regt Ill Vol La Fayette Feby 27 1863. Says there will be a strong pressure to make Major Dubois Col over him if Col Macks resignation is accepted. thinks he can procure any amount of recomdndations as to his character and ability. refer to Gov Recd Ex O March 25 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Saml. [Samuel] T. Busey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508068 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. La Fayette Tenasee Feby 27th 1863 Honorable Richard Yates Governor State of Illinois Sir: I understand a strong pressure has been, and a stronger one will be made, to induse you in the event Colonel Macks resignation should be final, to ignore my right, and commission Major Dubois, or some one else, Colonel of the 76th Regiment. I am confident your Honor will not do me that injustice, unless my incompetency is alledged, in which case, I trust you will give me a chanse to refute the charges. I can produce any required amount of evidense of my Loyalty, competency and ability, and the entire good will of the Regiment. Trusting you will consider my claim as just, I am Sir Very respectfully yours Obediantly, Saml. T. Busey Lt. Col. 76th Ills Infty <hr /> Saml T Busey Lt Col 76 Regt Ill Vol La Fayette Feby 27 1863. Says there will be a strong pressure to make Major Dubois Col over him if Col Macks resignation is accepted. thinks he can procure any amount of recomdndations as to his character and ability. refer to Gov Recd Ex O March 25 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c411c90caccf9443eb6b9421ce91d671.pdf c23e94ccca58b0b874d19273297cdb6c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. McCall and one other to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508069 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/10e6a2bdc8b3302b739acf10d20f82f1.pdf f448f8516d69413b8426178c9bbfb774 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Feb 27 1863 Geo C Bester Esqr Peoria Ill Dear Sir I desire the office of Provost Marshall for the District in which Peoria & county is situated, can you assist me in getting that position Very respectfully yours &c George Wilmot To His Excely. Richd Yates Gov. of the State of Ills. Dr Sir If you can aid my friend Wilmot in his application you will confer a personal favor upon me. Please, reccomend him to the President & greatly oblige Your Obt. Servt. Geo C Bester Peoria Fb. 27/63 <hr /> George C Bester Peoria Febry 27 1863. Desires the Gov to recomend Mr George Wilmot to the President for Provost Marshall for the district that Peoria is in. Conscription Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George C. Bestor to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508070 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria Feb 27 1863 Geo C Bester Esqr Peoria Ill Dear Sir I desire the office of Provost Marshall for the District in which Peoria & county is situated, can you assist me in getting that position Very respectfully yours &c George Wilmot To His Excely. Richd Yates Gov. of the State of Ills. Dr Sir If you can aid my friend Wilmot in his application you will confer a personal favor upon me. Please, reccomend him to the President & greatly oblige Your Obt. Servt. Geo C Bester Peoria Fb. 27/63 <hr /> George C Bester Peoria Febry 27 1863. Desires the Gov to recomend Mr George Wilmot to the President for Provost Marshall for the district that Peoria is in. Conscription Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/53a0e6d3bb7fbc8264b687906aa8e402.pdf e8fe2ad069292aeaeb05d116c516ec38 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Jno. M. Neal letter 2/28/63 Victoria Knox Co Illinois. Feb 27th 1863. His Excellency R. Yates Sir We the undersigned would respectfully represent That we would wish to form a company of cavelry which we think can be raised in this vicinity and to this end we would solicit your excelency to authorize John M. Neal MD to raise such a company. There are a number who have served in the Army who have been discharged and would reenlist if such an opportunity were afforded it appears that the Government wishes more Troops and if your Honor will afford us the privaledge of Raising Such a company you will confer a favor on your petitioners Most Respectfully, S. H. Hoose C. F. Conklin John. R. Olmsted. Alax. Bennett [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S.H. Hoose and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508071 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Jno. M. Neal letter 2/28/63 Victoria Knox Co Illinois. Feb 27th 1863. His Excellency R. Yates Sir We the undersigned would respectfully represent That we would wish to form a company of cavelry which we think can be raised in this vicinity and to this end we would solicit your excelency to authorize John M. Neal MD to raise such a company. There are a number who have served in the Army who have been discharged and would reenlist if such an opportunity were afforded it appears that the Government wishes more Troops and if your Honor will afford us the privaledge of Raising Such a company you will confer a favor on your petitioners Most Respectfully, S. H. Hoose C. F. Conklin John. R. Olmsted. Alax. Bennett [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f08907484e88150ddc5fe5de63515258.pdf 564083e10ca78a817b7c782b519cb0d0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Morris Feby 27, 1863 My Dear Governor Permit me to call your attention to the application of our mutual friend J. R. Webber for the office of provost marshal for this district. I see by reading the conscriptions bill which has recently passed Congress that such officers are to be appointed. Whatever you can do for Mr. W. will be duly appreciated by your many friends in this region. I presume ere this you have learned the <hr /> death of our dear friend Newport, poor fellow, he died without hardly a moments warning last Tuesday morning. We have lost one of best citizen an honest man, and a true patriot. Yours as ever W. T. Hopkins <hr /> Wm T Hopkins Morris Febry 27 1863. Recomends J R Weber as a suitable person for Provost Marshall for his District, reffers to the death of Mr Newport, a good citizen an honest man and a true patriot Conscription Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W.T. Hopkins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508072 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Morris Feby 27, 1863 My Dear Governor Permit me to call your attention to the application of our mutual friend J. R. Webber for the office of provost marshal for this district. I see by reading the conscriptions bill which has recently passed Congress that such officers are to be appointed. Whatever you can do for Mr. W. will be duly appreciated by your many friends in this region. I presume ere this you have learned the <hr /> death of our dear friend Newport, poor fellow, he died without hardly a moments warning last Tuesday morning. We have lost one of best citizen an honest man, and a true patriot. Yours as ever W. T. Hopkins <hr /> Wm T Hopkins Morris Febry 27 1863. Recomends J R Weber as a suitable person for Provost Marshall for his District, reffers to the death of Mr Newport, a good citizen an honest man and a true patriot Conscription Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fdc018a9e83b5699a30d35f012965e1e.pdf 783e1dc481137a87c7b7ae2428adccc4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John H. Akers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508073 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8b755a617b037bd21b61e5d4506449e9.pdf e993fdba89fa16a61a0204d33ff37644 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James M. Perry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508074 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e784954facec5cb532f3ce3ddc4f058c.pdf 45b2cc3048df97bd859779f8801124aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W.M.K. McElfresh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508075 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cbaa017941c017d1efb0957afd3aae77.pdf fee60b5c313df89fc485b4fefbc9da9b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. FARMERS' INSURANCE CO. GEO. F. De FOREST, President. A. P. LONG, Secretary. Business confined to Farm Buildings, Detached Dwellings and contents. Freeport, Ill., Feby 27th 1863 To His Excelency Gov Yates Springfield Ill Dr Sir I am a Republican from the incipency of the party now g_. d__a_m it Can you give Democrats office & not give me I will Refer you to Col Dornblaseer Commanding Brigade or to E. B Washburne our Congressman from this district they can not take me as a private but I want to go & take some of these Democrats == give me something your can do it I have been a Republican Since 1856 it is my Right to have have something I have written you often & suppose have troubled you but our country is going to the Devil Republicans must be put in office or we are gone up I will Refer you to Hon E. B. Washburne M.C. or B Dornblaser Col 46th Ill Vol now Comdg Brigade in Tennesee. I have asked before now give me something as a Republican in the army I will do any thing you order me to do that is honorable Your Obt Servent Thos L Buckley <hr /> Thos L Buckley Freport Feby 27 1863. Wishes the Governor to give him some office says he has been a Republican since 1856 Refers to E B Washborn MC the Col of 46th Ill Vol & others. MA File Applications Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thos. [Thomas] L. Buckley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508076 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. FARMERS' INSURANCE CO. GEO. F. De FOREST, President. A. P. LONG, Secretary. Business confined to Farm Buildings, Detached Dwellings and contents. Freeport, Ill., Feby 27th 1863 To His Excelency Gov Yates Springfield Ill Dr Sir I am a Republican from the incipency of the party now g_. d__a_m it Can you give Democrats office & not give me I will Refer you to Col Dornblaseer Commanding Brigade or to E. B Washburne our Congressman from this district they can not take me as a private but I want to go & take some of these Democrats == give me something your can do it I have been a Republican Since 1856 it is my Right to have have something I have written you often & suppose have troubled you but our country is going to the Devil Republicans must be put in office or we are gone up I will Refer you to Hon E. B. Washburne M.C. or B Dornblaser Col 46th Ill Vol now Comdg Brigade in Tennesee. I have asked before now give me something as a Republican in the army I will do any thing you order me to do that is honorable Your Obt Servent Thos L Buckley <hr /> Thos L Buckley Freport Feby 27 1863. Wishes the Governor to give him some office says he has been a Republican since 1856 Refers to E B Washborn MC the Col of 46th Ill Vol & others. MA File Applications Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/185846bb95c762b7fb70b7c7d1b2e10a.pdf 13636c334cb8551ec8f1a46e2268a6ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. CAPITAL $500,000. CHARTERED IN 1841. Charter Perpetual. OFFICE OF THE PEORIA MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ISAAC UNDERHILL, President. CHARLES HOLLAND, Secretary. Peoria, Ill. Feby 27th 1863 D Sir As Congress as enacted a conscription law, and Provost Marshalls are to be appointed in each congressional District, by request I most cordially recommend to your excellency George Wilmot Eq of this City a suitable Gentleman for that office from this locality. Mr Wilmot is a gentleman of education, large business experience and I believe perfectly reliable. a true heartened Republican and of course union, and loyal; he now has a son in the service Maj Wilmot now at Hannible Mo, I fully <hr /> believe Mr Wilmot to be every way qualified, and in every respect a worthy gentleman. I am D[Sr?] Respectfly C Holland To His Excellency Richd Yates Governor &C Springfd Ills I concur in the above recommendation L Howell <hr /> C Holland Peoria Febry 27 1863. Recomending George Wilmot Esqr as a worthy and suitable man for Provost Marshall of that District Heartily concurred in by L Howell. [Concur? illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 03 (February 25-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. Holland to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508077 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. CAPITAL $500,000. CHARTERED IN 1841. Charter Perpetual. OFFICE OF THE PEORIA MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ISAAC UNDERHILL, President. CHARLES HOLLAND, Secretary. Peoria, Ill. Feby 27th 1863 D Sir As Congress as enacted a conscription law, and Provost Marshalls are to be appointed in each congressional District, by request I most cordially recommend to your excellency George Wilmot Eq of this City a suitable Gentleman for that office from this locality. Mr Wilmot is a gentleman of education, large business experience and I believe perfectly reliable. a true heartened Republican and of course union, and loyal; he now has a son in the service Maj Wilmot now at Hannible Mo, I fully <hr /> believe Mr Wilmot to be every way qualified, and in every respect a worthy gentleman. I am D[Sr?] Respectfly C Holland To His Excellency Richd Yates Governor &C Springfd Ills I concur in the above recommendation L Howell <hr /> C Holland Peoria Febry 27 1863. Recomending George Wilmot Esqr as a worthy and suitable man for Provost Marshall of that District Heartily concurred in by L Howell. [Concur? illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20