3 25 55 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/52c990bc77805f60af3e67d7c2d0b56a.pdf 0a6345cbce084c2bde9c35108be49991 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galena Ills July 1863 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir The undersigned would respectfully State to your Excellency that He is acquainted with a Medicinal Plant, which if it were supplyed to the Hospital Dispensatories of the Army for the use of soldiers suffering under attacks of summer complaints including such as have become chronic, as well as the recent and more manageable cases. - It would restore to the ranks, or save the lives of most of those who under ordinary treatment, would succumb to this class of maladies, so, incident and troublesome to camp life. The Plant is known scientifically as the "OEnothera biennis" - Its most common name is "Scabish". it is of general distribution - growing abundantly in all sections of the Country. It is pleasant to the taste. In its operation, it is soothing - Strengthening and health restoring. I am a civil Engineer by Profession, and have been engaged in the construction of Public Works, a large portion of the time since 1833. I have scarse known <hr /> a case of cholera morbus - Dysentery - Sun Stroke Diorrhaea or Flux, occurring on our works, that would not yield to this remedy - and this too, in the seasons when the cholera prevailed - I have brought this Plant to the attention of many Physicians who have adopted it in their practice - But as it has not become officinal, it is not to be procured of the apothecaries, and is as yet comparitively little known. Yet it might be supplyed by the aid of the sanitary Commission - or it might be obtained in the vicinity of the Hospitals by the properly instructed attendants, who could readily learn to distinguish the growing Plant. I might refer Your Excellency to Brig. Genl. M. Brayman of Springfield To Col R B. Mason of Chicago or to the Hon Sidney Breeze of Carlisle - and to hundreds of other citizens of Illinois who have used this remedy in their families, or have used it themselves. - I have gathered and gratuitously distributed large quantities of this Plant both to Physicians and Laymen, and as yet the most signal and wonderful success has attended its use. There is a case in point in this City at this time. J. G. Kunz an invalid and discharged Private of Com D. 45th Regt Ill St Vol who was discharged from the Hospital at Memphis in March last as an incurable subject of chronic Diorrhoea. <hr /> Hearing of his case as one which his Physicians here had also despared of curing - I sought the privilege of helping him - and within a few days from the time he commenced using the above remedy, he was declaired out of danger by his Physician, and is now convalescent. as with him, so invariably has been the success attending the use of this plant. I am confident that its use in the army would restore to, or keep more men in the ranks, who otherwise must be discharged or perish in the Hospitals - Than a score of Recruiting Officers could enlist to supply their places in the same time - and this assertion I can make good and will gladly if I may be allowed the privilege and assistance to enable me to undertake the duty. I was formerly Prof. of Natl. Sciences in Burlington College N.J. and have been a Member of the Academy of Natl. Sci. of Philadelphia since 1842 - So that in paying some attention to Medical Botany I have not altogether departed from what should have demanded My study. But I may not trespass further on your time and attention - My conscience would not allow Me to do less With this as My apology - I am Your Excellencies Obedient Servant Lewis J. Germain <hr /> File G Germain Lewis J Galena July 1 1863. Is acquainted with a medicinal plant, which if used in the hospitals it would restore to the ranks, or save the lives of the most of whom under ordinary treatment would succumb to this class of maladies, &c. Recd Ex O July 16 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 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 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 Lewis J. Germain to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507009 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. Galena Ills July 1863 To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Sir The undersigned would respectfully State to your Excellency that He is acquainted with a Medicinal Plant, which if it were supplyed to the Hospital Dispensatories of the Army for the use of soldiers suffering under attacks of summer complaints including such as have become chronic, as well as the recent and more manageable cases. - It would restore to the ranks, or save the lives of most of those who under ordinary treatment, would succumb to this class of maladies, so, incident and troublesome to camp life. The Plant is known scientifically as the "OEnothera biennis" - Its most common name is "Scabish". it is of general distribution - growing abundantly in all sections of the Country. It is pleasant to the taste. In its operation, it is soothing - Strengthening and health restoring. I am a civil Engineer by Profession, and have been engaged in the construction of Public Works, a large portion of the time since 1833. I have scarse known <hr /> a case of cholera morbus - Dysentery - Sun Stroke Diorrhaea or Flux, occurring on our works, that would not yield to this remedy - and this too, in the seasons when the cholera prevailed - I have brought this Plant to the attention of many Physicians who have adopted it in their practice - But as it has not become officinal, it is not to be procured of the apothecaries, and is as yet comparitively little known. Yet it might be supplyed by the aid of the sanitary Commission - or it might be obtained in the vicinity of the Hospitals by the properly instructed attendants, who could readily learn to distinguish the growing Plant. I might refer Your Excellency to Brig. Genl. M. Brayman of Springfield To Col R B. Mason of Chicago or to the Hon Sidney Breeze of Carlisle - and to hundreds of other citizens of Illinois who have used this remedy in their families, or have used it themselves. - I have gathered and gratuitously distributed large quantities of this Plant both to Physicians and Laymen, and as yet the most signal and wonderful success has attended its use. There is a case in point in this City at this time. J. G. Kunz an invalid and discharged Private of Com D. 45th Regt Ill St Vol who was discharged from the Hospital at Memphis in March last as an incurable subject of chronic Diorrhoea. <hr /> Hearing of his case as one which his Physicians here had also despared of curing - I sought the privilege of helping him - and within a few days from the time he commenced using the above remedy, he was declaired out of danger by his Physician, and is now convalescent. as with him, so invariably has been the success attending the use of this plant. I am confident that its use in the army would restore to, or keep more men in the ranks, who otherwise must be discharged or perish in the Hospitals - Than a score of Recruiting Officers could enlist to supply their places in the same time - and this assertion I can make good and will gladly if I may be allowed the privilege and assistance to enable me to undertake the duty. I was formerly Prof. of Natl. Sciences in Burlington College N.J. and have been a Member of the Academy of Natl. Sci. of Philadelphia since 1842 - So that in paying some attention to Medical Botany I have not altogether departed from what should have demanded My study. But I may not trespass further on your time and attention - My conscience would not allow Me to do less With this as My apology - I am Your Excellencies Obedient Servant Lewis J. Germain <hr /> File G Germain Lewis J Galena July 1 1863. Is acquainted with a medicinal plant, which if used in the hospitals it would restore to the ranks, or save the lives of the most of whom under ordinary treatment would succumb to this class of maladies, &c. Recd Ex O July 16 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/7644bc93ad9fbf8ea8c4374a1c166786.pdf 692e1c9e7163e1a35bc7f5995866e083 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Everett House St. Louis Mo. Fourth Street bet. Olive & Locust A.S. Merritt, Proprietor. St. Louis, July 1, 1863. To Honl. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois: Dear Sir: I am anxious, if it is practicable, to procure an order for a cavalry regiment for Ed. Joslyn, of Kane County. I wish you would drop me a line and inform me whether the order can be obtained. The regiment can be recruited in a few weeks.- I expected to see you as I went home, but, shall be unable to stop in Springfield. Truly yours T. J. Pickett <hr /> Ans July 13 Pickett T. J. File P. Saint Louis July 1st 1863 Is very anxious to procure an order for a Cavalry Regt for Ed Joslyn thinks the men can be recruited in a few weeks - wishes to know if the order can be obtained. Recd Ex O. July 6 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 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 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 T. J. Pickett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507008 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. Everett House St. Louis Mo. Fourth Street bet. Olive & Locust A.S. Merritt, Proprietor. St. Louis, July 1, 1863. To Honl. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois: Dear Sir: I am anxious, if it is practicable, to procure an order for a cavalry regiment for Ed. Joslyn, of Kane County. I wish you would drop me a line and inform me whether the order can be obtained. The regiment can be recruited in a few weeks.- I expected to see you as I went home, but, shall be unable to stop in Springfield. Truly yours T. J. Pickett <hr /> Ans July 13 Pickett T. J. File P. Saint Louis July 1st 1863 Is very anxious to procure an order for a Cavalry Regt for Ed Joslyn thinks the men can be recruited in a few weeks - wishes to know if the order can be obtained. Recd Ex O. July 6 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/01dec784c20203b5d72a8f79973e2b72.pdf c75d69759b56fb516673f90307532999 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 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 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 G. A. Wood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507007 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/ee3add8fb8ee75e89ff4dae8ee7a46c0.pdf c5cff3593c77bb2ceb92e8c3b86701d0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill July 1st 1863. Dear Sir Some time since I sent to you for relief a poor woman, a member of St Paul's Church, who had a son in the army, and who was in need. It was not then in my power to assist her more than I had done. She informed me of your very considerate reception and treatment of her, and has often since expressed her gratitude for your kindness. The many calls made upon you under similar circumstances, must I am persuaded be a severe tax upon your private purse. You will not I am sure be offended at my returning to you from a small fund I now have the amount you gave her, when I assure you that it is done with the purest motives, and with the highest respect for you as a gentleman of noble and generous impulses. Very truly your Friend & Servant Lewis P Clover His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> Clover Lewis P. Springfield July 1 63. Sent to Governor for the relief of a poor woman Returns the amount Ansd File Ansd check returned to him --- Ex Office Jany 13 64 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 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 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 Lewis P. Clover to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507006 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. Springfield Ill July 1st 1863. Dear Sir Some time since I sent to you for relief a poor woman, a member of St Paul's Church, who had a son in the army, and who was in need. It was not then in my power to assist her more than I had done. She informed me of your very considerate reception and treatment of her, and has often since expressed her gratitude for your kindness. The many calls made upon you under similar circumstances, must I am persuaded be a severe tax upon your private purse. You will not I am sure be offended at my returning to you from a small fund I now have the amount you gave her, when I assure you that it is done with the purest motives, and with the highest respect for you as a gentleman of noble and generous impulses. Very truly your Friend & Servant Lewis P Clover His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> Clover Lewis P. Springfield July 1 63. Sent to Governor for the relief of a poor woman Returns the amount Ansd File Ansd check returned to him --- Ex Office Jany 13 64 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/a05b4e372c268b67c3c4294cbba993e7.pdf 94765fd9c4ecdd684ca1db589f4e25df Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Post Head Quarters Corinth Miss July 1st 1863 Govenor - Sometime since I sent in an application to the Adjutant General at Springfield in connection with Thomas Welsh, to raise a Company for light or siege artillery under the Conscription act. Through you, we most cheerfully tender our services to the government on the strength of the recommendations forwarded to Springfield, to take charge of a siege battery at some point that will have to be garrisoned, during the war. The term of service of many of the Companies will soon expire, which is one inducement for us to make this proposition to the government. It will suit me much better, as I am satisfied that I will not be able to stand long marches if the regiment should be ordered into the field, to which I belong. Hoping you may give this proposition your attention I remain your Most Obt. Servt. Gilead Shaw Co. "E" 66th Ills. Infty. The recommendations were sent about the middle of April. <hr /> ansd July 16 - 63 File "S" Shaw Gilead Corinth Miss July 1st 63. Some time ago he sent an application to the Adjt Gen for authority to take charge of a seige battery at some post to be guarded during the war - hopes the Governor will give this proposition his attention. Recd Ex O. July 10 63 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 12, Folder 07 (July 1-10, 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 Gilead Shaw to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507005 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. Post Head Quarters Corinth Miss July 1st 1863 Govenor - Sometime since I sent in an application to the Adjutant General at Springfield in connection with Thomas Welsh, to raise a Company for light or siege artillery under the Conscription act. Through you, we most cheerfully tender our services to the government on the strength of the recommendations forwarded to Springfield, to take charge of a siege battery at some point that will have to be garrisoned, during the war. The term of service of many of the Companies will soon expire, which is one inducement for us to make this proposition to the government. It will suit me much better, as I am satisfied that I will not be able to stand long marches if the regiment should be ordered into the field, to which I belong. Hoping you may give this proposition your attention I remain your Most Obt. Servt. Gilead Shaw Co. "E" 66th Ills. Infty. The recommendations were sent about the middle of April. <hr /> ansd July 16 - 63 File "S" Shaw Gilead Corinth Miss July 1st 63. Some time ago he sent an application to the Adjt Gen for authority to take charge of a seige battery at some post to be guarded during the war - hopes the Governor will give this proposition his attention. Recd Ex O. July 10 63 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