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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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J. M. Hosford to Richard Yates
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1863-05-01
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506698
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/171f63c141ba6b032b34638fd69eb7e1.pdf
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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Petition of Cophas Park and others to Richard Yates
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1863-05-01
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506699
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fd5856983a58946bc3d5f38b83c4345c.pdf
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<p>Lisbon, Illinois
</p><p>May 1st 1863.
</p><p>To His Excellency.
</p><p>Francis A. Hoffman
</p><p>Lieut Governor and Act. Gov
</p><p>State of Illinois
</p><p>Springfield
</p><p>Dear Sir:
</p><p>I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 21st ult. in reply I beg leave to say to your honor that my address proper is as per above. I make this announcement so that if my application for Clerkship meet with favor at your hand or the Gov, which you "inform me is filed for future consideration," you may announce the same to me, hoping that you will do so, should my services be required. I have the honor to subscribe myself, most respectfully
</p><p>Your Obt servant
</p><p>(Hastily) Jno. E. Williams
</p>
<hr />
<p>John E Williams
</p><p>Lisbon Ills May 1st 1863.
</p><p>Acknowledges the receipt of the Governors favor. hopes he may soon have a position for him Says his correct address is Lisbon Ills.
</p><p>file
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 5th 1863.
</p>
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John E. Williams to Richard Yates
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1863-05-01
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506700
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<p>Lisbon, Illinois
</p><p>May 1st 1863.
</p><p>To His Excellency.
</p><p>Francis A. Hoffman
</p><p>Lieut Governor and Act. Gov
</p><p>State of Illinois
</p><p>Springfield
</p><p>Dear Sir:
</p><p>I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 21st ult. in reply I beg leave to say to your honor that my address proper is as per above. I make this announcement so that if my application for Clerkship meet with favor at your hand or the Gov, which you "inform me is filed for future consideration," you may announce the same to me, hoping that you will do so, should my services be required. I have the honor to subscribe myself, most respectfully
</p><p>Your Obt servant
</p><p>(Hastily) Jno. E. Williams
</p>
<hr />
<p>John E Williams
</p><p>Lisbon Ills May 1st 1863.
</p><p>Acknowledges the receipt of the Governors favor. hopes he may soon have a position for him Says his correct address is Lisbon Ills.
</p><p>file
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 5th 1863.
</p>
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/81b75fb3dfce075cf706577d114d0e52.pdf
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S. Bennett and others to Richard Yates
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1863-05-02
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506701
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/63861f889e721624df4f266d124a59de.pdf
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<p>Louisiana Mo.
</p><p>May 2d 1863.
</p><p>To whom it may concern
</p><p>This is to state, that I am well acquainted with the bearer Capt J. B. Roberts who for some years has been a resident of this county.
</p><p>Capt R. at an early day after the origin of the rebellion took up arms in defence of the country, and performed valuable service in suppressing disturbance in North East Missouri.
</p><p>Capt R. bears a good reputation for
</p>
<hr />
<p>energy, honesty and upright bearing
</p><p>He deserves well of all friends of the country
</p><p>Your friend
</p><p>J. B. Henderson
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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J. B. Henderson to Unknown
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1863-05-02
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506702
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<p>Louisiana Mo.
</p><p>May 2d 1863.
</p><p>To whom it may concern
</p><p>This is to state, that I am well acquainted with the bearer Capt J. B. Roberts who for some years has been a resident of this county.
</p><p>Capt R. at an early day after the origin of the rebellion took up arms in defence of the country, and performed valuable service in suppressing disturbance in North East Missouri.
</p><p>Capt R. bears a good reputation for
</p>
<hr />
<p>energy, honesty and upright bearing
</p><p>He deserves well of all friends of the country
</p><p>Your friend
</p><p>J. B. Henderson
</p>
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7892a263697fe348db0fef7d237cb90b.pdf
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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A. T. Stone to Richard Yates
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1863-05-03
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506703
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7c34b8d324aa4b289b2303e053af71b2.pdf
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<p>Tell him, that the War Dept disapproves the system of giving complimentary commissions, in a Lieutenants commission will however be offered to him if he succeeds in obtaining appt on Ransom's staff upon application being made by Ransom to that effect
</p><p>Chicago. May 3d 1863.
</p><p>His Exellency.
</p><p>Lieut Gov. Hoffman.
</p><p>Act'g Gov'r of Illinois.
</p><p>I leave for Vicksburgh on Wednesday evening, May 6th. to offer my services to Brig. Gen'l Ransom, as volunteer aide de camp, and would respectfully request a complimentary commission with the rank of Captain, to enable me to serve as such.
</p><p>Hoping that you will be able to give me a speedy and favorable answer.
</p><p>I have the honor to be,
</p><p>Very Respectfully,
</p><p>Your most ob't serv't.
</p><p>Roswell H. Mason.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ans. May 5 - 63.
</p><p>Roswell H Mason
</p><p>Chicago May 3 1863.
</p><p>Wishes a complimentary Commission as Captain - to enable him to serve as such on Genl Ransoms staff.
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 3 1863.
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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Robert H. Mason to Richard Yates
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1863-05-03
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506704
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<p>Tell him, that the War Dept disapproves the system of giving complimentary commissions, in a Lieutenants commission will however be offered to him if he succeeds in obtaining appt on Ransom's staff upon application being made by Ransom to that effect
</p><p>Chicago. May 3d 1863.
</p><p>His Exellency.
</p><p>Lieut Gov. Hoffman.
</p><p>Act'g Gov'r of Illinois.
</p><p>I leave for Vicksburgh on Wednesday evening, May 6th. to offer my services to Brig. Gen'l Ransom, as volunteer aide de camp, and would respectfully request a complimentary commission with the rank of Captain, to enable me to serve as such.
</p><p>Hoping that you will be able to give me a speedy and favorable answer.
</p><p>I have the honor to be,
</p><p>Very Respectfully,
</p><p>Your most ob't serv't.
</p><p>Roswell H. Mason.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ans. May 5 - 63.
</p><p>Roswell H Mason
</p><p>Chicago May 3 1863.
</p><p>Wishes a complimentary Commission as Captain - to enable him to serve as such on Genl Ransoms staff.
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 3 1863.
</p>
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<p>Murfreesboro May 3rd 63
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>To his excelency the governor I wish to get A position in the army if it is in your power I would like you to get me A commission and forward it you will oblige me greatly by so doing
</p><p>Your obedient servant
</p><p>James S Wallace
</p><p>PS Please do direct to James S Wallace
</p><p>Chicago Board of
</p><p>Trade Battery
</p><p>Nashville Tenn
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ans May 14 63,
</p><p>James S Wallace
</p><p>Murfeesboro May 3d 1863.
</p><p>Wishes a commission in the Army. is a member of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery. Nashville Tenn.
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 11 1863.
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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James S. Wallace to Richard Yates
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1863-05-03
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506705
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<p>Murfreesboro May 3rd 63
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>To his excelency the governor I wish to get A position in the army if it is in your power I would like you to get me A commission and forward it you will oblige me greatly by so doing
</p><p>Your obedient servant
</p><p>James S Wallace
</p><p>PS Please do direct to James S Wallace
</p><p>Chicago Board of
</p><p>Trade Battery
</p><p>Nashville Tenn
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ans May 14 63,
</p><p>James S Wallace
</p><p>Murfeesboro May 3d 1863.
</p><p>Wishes a commission in the Army. is a member of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery. Nashville Tenn.
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 11 1863.
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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William E. Richardson to [Richard Yates]
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1863-05-04
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506706
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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Mrs. W. W. McCoy to Richard Yates
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1863-05-04
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506707
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/211446d37cf8e8f85158297496cc1945.pdf
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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4
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J. B. Moore to Richard Yates
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1863-05-04
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506708
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d15220aefbdbe3e1309d1ef29bbee6ee.pdf
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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John P. Higgins to Richard Yates
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1863-05-04
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506709
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pdf
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en
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0fccdf02564e83de600e8d49c74ba308.pdf
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<p>Peoria, Ills. May 5th 1863
</p><p>Hon Francis A Hoffman
</p><p>Springfield. Ills.
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>I wish to visit the State of California for my health and want to know if you can give me a permit for that purpose.
</p><p>I have been for several years seriously troubled with an affliction of the throat and lungs, with at times a Hamorhage of blood from the lungs. This I can verify by a certificate from my Physician corroborated by a certificate from the Mayor of the City also the County Clerk & others if necessary
</p><p>Will you write me and greatly oblige
</p><p>Yours &c
</p><p>W. D. Root
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ansd May 7 63.
</p><p>W D Root
</p><p>Peoria May 5th 1863.
</p><p>Wishes to visit the state of Calafornia and wishes a pass for that purpose.
</p><p>Know of no regulation making pass requisite in traveling from one state to another.
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 6th 1863.
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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Title
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W. D. Root to Francis A. Hoffman
Date
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1863-05-04
Identifier
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506710
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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<p>Peoria, Ills. May 5th 1863
</p><p>Hon Francis A Hoffman
</p><p>Springfield. Ills.
</p><p>Dear Sir
</p><p>I wish to visit the State of California for my health and want to know if you can give me a permit for that purpose.
</p><p>I have been for several years seriously troubled with an affliction of the throat and lungs, with at times a Hamorhage of blood from the lungs. This I can verify by a certificate from my Physician corroborated by a certificate from the Mayor of the City also the County Clerk & others if necessary
</p><p>Will you write me and greatly oblige
</p><p>Yours &c
</p><p>W. D. Root
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ansd May 7 63.
</p><p>W D Root
</p><p>Peoria May 5th 1863.
</p><p>Wishes to visit the state of Calafornia and wishes a pass for that purpose.
</p><p>Know of no regulation making pass requisite in traveling from one state to another.
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 6th 1863.
</p>
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f8a2ec305a81ab18ea9360454ccd795f.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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Original Format
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2
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Title
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John Howell to Richard Yates
Date
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1863-05-05
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506711
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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20000
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Start Transcribing
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/de3e0a9514588a606e8c218507be7010.pdf
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<p>Newton, Ills., May 3rd 1863
</p><p>Gov. Yates-
</p><p>Sir:- I have a brother, (B.M. Bridges) at the parole camp-Benton Barracks, Mo., who belongs to Co K, 38th Ills vols., and who was made a prisoner at the battle of Stone River. He has been in the service since August '61. He requests me to write you, and ask if you could aid him in procuring a furlough for a few days to visit home previous to an exchange. I know there are thousands as desiring as he who are in active service and cannot visit their homes. He is so near, and until an
</p>
<hr />
<p>exchange is effected- of no service to his government.
</p><p>I had but two brothers-at the begining of the struggle for the nation's life, they volunteered- then I was proud of them. One long since yielded up his life for the glorious cause. -the condition of the other I have stated. Could you do anything for him?
</p><p>I enclose his address and stamp. Will you please address your reply to him?
</p><p>I am very respectfully
</p><p>your humble serv't
</p><p>T. H. B. Bridges.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ans May 11-63
</p><p>T H. B. Bridges
</p><p>Newton May 3rd 1863
</p><p>Has a brother a paroled prisoner at, Benton Barracks wishes the Governor to assist him to get a furlough for a few days to visit his friends.
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 8 1863
</p>
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Title
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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3
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Title
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T. H. B. Bridges to Richard Yates
Date
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1863-05-05
Identifier
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506712
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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<p>Newton, Ills., May 3rd 1863
</p><p>Gov. Yates-
</p><p>Sir:- I have a brother, (B.M. Bridges) at the parole camp-Benton Barracks, Mo., who belongs to Co K, 38th Ills vols., and who was made a prisoner at the battle of Stone River. He has been in the service since August '61. He requests me to write you, and ask if you could aid him in procuring a furlough for a few days to visit home previous to an exchange. I know there are thousands as desiring as he who are in active service and cannot visit their homes. He is so near, and until an
</p>
<hr />
<p>exchange is effected- of no service to his government.
</p><p>I had but two brothers-at the begining of the struggle for the nation's life, they volunteered- then I was proud of them. One long since yielded up his life for the glorious cause. -the condition of the other I have stated. Could you do anything for him?
</p><p>I enclose his address and stamp. Will you please address your reply to him?
</p><p>I am very respectfully
</p><p>your humble serv't
</p><p>T. H. B. Bridges.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Ans May 11-63
</p><p>T H. B. Bridges
</p><p>Newton May 3rd 1863
</p><p>Has a brother a paroled prisoner at, Benton Barracks wishes the Governor to assist him to get a furlough for a few days to visit his friends.
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 8 1863
</p>
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100
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20
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Dublin Core
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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2
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James O. Hamilton to Richard Yates
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1863-05-05
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506713
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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Title
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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4
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Mrs. B. J. Waite to Richard Yates
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1863-05-05
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506714
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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Title
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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4
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Title
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Charles Howard to Richard Yates
Date
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1863-05-05
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506715
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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20000
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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2
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Title
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J. C. Kingsbury to Richard Yates
Date
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1863-05-05
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506716
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6490ddc025cb19b67bdb37a6c84ebbf9.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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2
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Mary Ann Milton to Richard Yates
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1863-05-05
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506717
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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Dublin Core
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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David Slinger to Richard Yates
Date
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1863-05-06
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506718
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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Title
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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2
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William Heavel to Richard Yates
Date
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1863-05-06
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506719
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7966ff23bbbb8e023f848443d5a18596.pdf
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<p>[Lithograph caption: Lith by Ed. Mendel 162 Lake St. Chicago]
</p><p>Illinois Sate Penitentiary.
</p><p>Commissioners Office.
</p><p>Joliet, May 6th 1863
</p><p>Hon Richd. Yates
</p><p>Springfield Ills.
</p><p>Dear Governor
</p><p>As the time is approaching for the meeting of the Legislature, and nothing is being done, by our people, to prevent so sad a calamity as it would be to have them again come together, They would do us and the country, a great deal to of harm, and I cannot see any good to the country, in such a meeting. Would it not be well to have the State Central Committe meet in Springfield and invite prominent Republicans from different sections of the State, including our members of Congress, to decide what course we ought to pursue, The Mass of the People in this region, do not wish to see another session of these men. I think your wishes expressed to a meeting of this kind, would have great influence. With kindest regards
</p><p>I am Truly Your &c
</p><p>Ira A W Buck
</p>
<hr />
<p>File B.
</p><p>Ira A W Buck
</p><p>Joliet May 6th 1863.
</p><p>Says the time for the meeting of the Legislature is approaching - thinks it will be a sad calamity to have them come together again recommends that the State central Committee be called together including the members of Congress - to decide what course to pursue. Says the masses of the people do not wish to see another session.
</p><p>File
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 7th 1863.
</p>
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Complete
Dublin Core
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Title
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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Original Format
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2
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Ira A. W. Buck to Richard Yates
Date
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1863-05-06
Identifier
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506720
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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<p>[Lithograph caption: Lith by Ed. Mendel 162 Lake St. Chicago]
</p><p>Illinois Sate Penitentiary.
</p><p>Commissioners Office.
</p><p>Joliet, May 6th 1863
</p><p>Hon Richd. Yates
</p><p>Springfield Ills.
</p><p>Dear Governor
</p><p>As the time is approaching for the meeting of the Legislature, and nothing is being done, by our people, to prevent so sad a calamity as it would be to have them again come together, They would do us and the country, a great deal to of harm, and I cannot see any good to the country, in such a meeting. Would it not be well to have the State Central Committe meet in Springfield and invite prominent Republicans from different sections of the State, including our members of Congress, to decide what course we ought to pursue, The Mass of the People in this region, do not wish to see another session of these men. I think your wishes expressed to a meeting of this kind, would have great influence. With kindest regards
</p><p>I am Truly Your &c
</p><p>Ira A W Buck
</p>
<hr />
<p>File B.
</p><p>Ira A W Buck
</p><p>Joliet May 6th 1863.
</p><p>Says the time for the meeting of the Legislature is approaching - thinks it will be a sad calamity to have them come together again recommends that the State central Committee be called together including the members of Congress - to decide what course to pursue. Says the masses of the people do not wish to see another session.
</p><p>File
</p><p>Recd Ex O. May 7th 1863.
</p>
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100
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20
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
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3
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James H. Stokes to Richard Yates
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1863-05-06
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506721
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a8ae4693404f09ac2bddf13cdfab0d70.pdf
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<p>with T. E. G. Ransom letter 8/31/62
</p><p>with James M. Shackleford letter 5/19/63
</p><p>with J. C. Kingsbury communication and recommendation 5/5/63
</p><p>Eureka Ill May 6th 1865
</p><p>Hon Richard Yates
</p><p>Dr Sir
</p><p>The bearer this Mr. Y. M. Shackleford is a man in every Respect worthy of your confidence, and although I have not the honor of a personal acquaintance with you permit me to Recommend Mr. Shackleford as a true and unconditional Union man. he was compelled to leave his house in Tennessee on account of his adherence to the Union Cause. and having left all his means he wishes a position from you in which he may be useful to his country and by which he may be able to support his family
</p><p>Very Respectfully
</p><p>A. M. Meyers T.M.
</p><p>Eureka Ill
</p>
Status
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Complete
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Yates Family Papers, Box 12, Folder 02 (May 1-15, 1863)
Document
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Original Format
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1
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A. M. Myers to Richard Yates
Date
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1863-05-06
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506722
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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<p>with T. E. G. Ransom letter 8/31/62
</p><p>with James M. Shackleford letter 5/19/63
</p><p>with J. C. Kingsbury communication and recommendation 5/5/63
</p><p>Eureka Ill May 6th 1865
</p><p>Hon Richard Yates
</p><p>Dr Sir
</p><p>The bearer this Mr. Y. M. Shackleford is a man in every Respect worthy of your confidence, and although I have not the honor of a personal acquaintance with you permit me to Recommend Mr. Shackleford as a true and unconditional Union man. he was compelled to leave his house in Tennessee on account of his adherence to the Union Cause. and having left all his means he wishes a position from you in which he may be useful to his country and by which he may be able to support his family
</p><p>Very Respectfully
</p><p>A. M. Meyers T.M.
</p><p>Eureka Ill
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