1 25 37 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5f375128e95d94adb05386d10a17728d.pdf d053e0e8b867a51431f90043099119c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [William Bowen letter] Hospital No 13 Ward No 1 Nashvill Tenn The grape seed is nearly all in my knapsack locked up in the Bagage room Nashville Oct 28th 1863 Dear Mother I am still in Nashville where I wrote to you from on the 3d. I hope you have recieved the letter by this time and in five days more I hope to hear from you I am still getting better I believe But the livering we get here will not strengthen any one very fast We have two small pieces of Bread and a cup of coffee or tea and sometime a very small piece of Boiled beef and at other times a Spoonfull of molasses in place of beef <hr /> 2 I will tell you a shame-full fact. I see men every meel with their bodies pierced in every discription with balls that have been faithful Soldiers over two years beg for more bread or any thing to satisfy their honger and they can have no more. The question is ast a 100 times every meal won't you give a piece of bread and the answer is no.. All this is not the fault of the government but it is these paper collared villains that are getting rich out of those that have no more power than a dog to get their rights <hr /> 3 I should think nothing of it if we were in a place (as I have been) where it could not be had. But here there is great abundance of rations and the only fault lies in these Hospital villains that get banded together to rob the sick and wounded. I have money and can send out and get butter at [40?] cts a pound and can get along better than most here as but very few have any money. I have not been out of the House yet since I came a there is guard all around it and we have to have a pass to get out and a pass is only given once in eleven days and sometimes not that often <hr /> 4 I have just been drawing some new clotheing it is the first I have had this year I have got a good pair of Boots and they only cost 2-88cts They are Government Boots but apear to be very good I have a new jacket and two pair of Socks so I am well clothed for this winter I have twelve dollars comeing to me the next pay day for clotheing I did not draw last year that I was entitled to and this year I expect to have twenty five as I shall not draw near all my clotheing I hope you will write Direct Hospital No 13 Ward No 1 Nashvill Tenn 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 [William Bowen] to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510015 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. [William Bowen letter] Hospital No 13 Ward No 1 Nashvill Tenn The grape seed is nearly all in my knapsack locked up in the Bagage room Nashville Oct 28th 1863 Dear Mother I am still in Nashville where I wrote to you from on the 3d. I hope you have recieved the letter by this time and in five days more I hope to hear from you I am still getting better I believe But the livering we get here will not strengthen any one very fast We have two small pieces of Bread and a cup of coffee or tea and sometime a very small piece of Boiled beef and at other times a Spoonfull of molasses in place of beef <hr /> 2 I will tell you a shame-full fact. I see men every meel with their bodies pierced in every discription with balls that have been faithful Soldiers over two years beg for more bread or any thing to satisfy their honger and they can have no more. The question is ast a 100 times every meal won't you give a piece of bread and the answer is no.. All this is not the fault of the government but it is these paper collared villains that are getting rich out of those that have no more power than a dog to get their rights <hr /> 3 I should think nothing of it if we were in a place (as I have been) where it could not be had. But here there is great abundance of rations and the only fault lies in these Hospital villains that get banded together to rob the sick and wounded. I have money and can send out and get butter at [40?] cts a pound and can get along better than most here as but very few have any money. I have not been out of the House yet since I came a there is guard all around it and we have to have a pass to get out and a pass is only given once in eleven days and sometimes not that often <hr /> 4 I have just been drawing some new clotheing it is the first I have had this year I have got a good pair of Boots and they only cost 2-88cts They are Government Boots but apear to be very good I have a new jacket and two pair of Socks so I am well clothed for this winter I have twelve dollars comeing to me the next pay day for clotheing I did not draw last year that I was entitled to and this year I expect to have twenty five as I shall not draw near all my clotheing I hope you will write Direct Hospital No 13 Ward No 1 Nashvill Tenn 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/9ac14b3908cc4ec71d7cac9a561569d1.pdf bf5ab0734eabfb6b8a3756555522ca39 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Gust. Garn letter 12/10/63 Washington D.C. October 29, 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Sir The Bearer of this Mr Gustav Garn of the 82 Ill. Volunteers now in the Invalid Corps contrary to his wishes and his Regiment being in the Southwest near Chattanooga he desires to be transferred to some hospital in Illinois on the line of approach to his regiment. Having done for him all that as a private individual I can do I desire the Executive of our State to take such action as will make some reasonable provision for the soldiers who have confided their interests to the Government while they have taken their lives in their hands for its protection. Very respectfully A. Chester <hr /> Garn, Gust Lincoln Genl Hospital Dec 10th 1863. Wishes to be transferred to Illinois is a member of the Invalid Corps Encloses a letter from A Chester Washington. Executive Office Dec 16 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 A. Chester to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510020 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 Gust. Garn letter 12/10/63 Washington D.C. October 29, 1863 His Excellency Richard Yates Gov of Illinois Sir The Bearer of this Mr Gustav Garn of the 82 Ill. Volunteers now in the Invalid Corps contrary to his wishes and his Regiment being in the Southwest near Chattanooga he desires to be transferred to some hospital in Illinois on the line of approach to his regiment. Having done for him all that as a private individual I can do I desire the Executive of our State to take such action as will make some reasonable provision for the soldiers who have confided their interests to the Government while they have taken their lives in their hands for its protection. Very respectfully A. Chester <hr /> Garn, Gust Lincoln Genl Hospital Dec 10th 1863. Wishes to be transferred to Illinois is a member of the Invalid Corps Encloses a letter from A Chester Washington. Executive Office Dec 16 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c013eb02948e7b4cc98408af1955fb66.pdf fa12f84d3ed7f5fda975d343c0a07071 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Anson S. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510011 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/80ac9235b408b5f7d827dfa9dbdce9c6.pdf 6142086fd1d74724e91b565575fbdd29 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Chauncy Williams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510003 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/caa6d70b91579996046d18b5e7c959fa.pdf f772e434a0e9d3085dea41890e4033f6 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 D. T. Moore to Andrew Moore Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503991 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/7a69cdea6348656fcd1f7a1e23e273e3.pdf 4dca74ffbb16662102ba21c13b4d1776 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Diogenes Wetmore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510012 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/3de7968f1581efc6f5252d5482c437d9.pdf ed5e00fd13fb4d555a060a545391e28d 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Edward H. Hall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504000 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/2dfa1cf337117560a8e4eef317be9344.pdf 194ac40a2a68767d350a1ad76d46149c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nashville Oct 25th 1863 To the Gov of Ill Dear Sir Enclosed please find a letter of recommend from twenty five the best men in my Brigade for a Commission. Hoping you may be able to do some thing for me I remain your humble & obediant Servent Edward M Winslow P S Please answer by return mail I coppyed the original letter to arange the names by Rank yours Truly E M W <hr /> Winslow Edwin M. Nashville Tenns Oct 25 1863 Is a member of the 105th Regt. Encloses letter of recommendation & wishes to be appointed Lieut or Captain in some Regiment. Answered Nov 2d 63 No Officers to be apptd under new call etc. Loomis ADG [Act?] Executive O Act 3/63 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Edward M. Winslow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510001 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. Nashville Oct 25th 1863 To the Gov of Ill Dear Sir Enclosed please find a letter of recommend from twenty five the best men in my Brigade for a Commission. Hoping you may be able to do some thing for me I remain your humble & obediant Servent Edward M Winslow P S Please answer by return mail I coppyed the original letter to arange the names by Rank yours Truly E M W <hr /> Winslow Edwin M. Nashville Tenns Oct 25 1863 Is a member of the 105th Regt. Encloses letter of recommendation & wishes to be appointed Lieut or Captain in some Regiment. Answered Nov 2d 63 No Officers to be apptd under new call etc. Loomis ADG [Act?] Executive O Act 3/63 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d581c783bcd57be4109e164aee84484c.pdf 818d9b8d856fcf5c459bee5edb6c8bf2 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. October the 28 1863 To the Honourable Mr. Yates Sir. My husband is a Soldier in the service of Uncle Sam. he volenteered as a Private in the 127 Regiment Illinois Volenteers he went through all the hardships of the first attack of Vicksburg and so on until the first Charge on Vicksburg the 19 of May May, he was wounded at the time so many of his Brave comrads fell he laid in Hospital near Vicksburg until the 22 of July he then had a sick furlough for 30 days. he came hom his furlough run nearly out he had it extended he was out of money he had not received any since last February, he could not draw any here unless he went into Hospital <hr /> he went in the Hospital at Camp Douglas. they will not allow the Convalesent Solders to go out side of the Camp. neither will they let me in the Hospital to see him, they will not give him a pass to come home to see to his business, he is failing very fast if has got to stay there he will not live long. if he could have a furlough to come home so I could take care of him I think he would get better, then he would be of some service to the Government. his officers say he has always done his duty like a brave and honest man I have a family of four little Children that need a Fathers care, I appeal to your noble Heart for a hearing in this case: I think there might be something done to get him out <hr /> for a man to be kept in such a place as Camp Douglas to die for the want of care and the comforts of life only 16 miles from home is rather more than I know how to get along with I hope you will not feel insulted because I have taken the liberty to address you, it is a serious subject if you can assist me in any way to get my Husband home to save his life you will bestow a favor on us that I shall always be grateful for. My god bless you is my earnest prayer. Mrs. Fannie Reynolds Lyonsvill Cook Co Illinois <hr /> Reynolds Mrs. F. Lyonsville Illinois Oct 28 1863 Her husband is very sick in Camp Douglas Wishes a furlough for him to go home until he is able to rejoin his regiment. State of Illinois Executive Depart. Springfield Nov 5 1863 Respectfully referred to the surgeon in charge U. S. Hospital Camp Douglas, with the request that a furlough be granted to the within named soldier if it is consistent with existing orders. Please endorse action herein & return to this office. Richd Yates Governor Executive Office Nov 5 63 <hr /> Corporal Wm H. Reynolds - Co H 127th Illinois Vols - is now sick in [illegible] Hospital with [Vanoloid?] as soon as [normal?] will be discharged - his care having been recommended to the [illegible] inspector A. F. Whelan Surg 1st U. S. S. Post Surgeon To his Excellency Gov. Richd. Yates Springfield Ill. 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Fannie Reynolds to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510013 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/9f622fa60ed6748ce55885c95c0b1f35.pdf 42ca74d7e1ce6335cc4cbcc83b0e4740 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 George A. McLane to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510004 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/174d70918cea1dd86b85a3f66ad96375.pdf 2b40b29800d53fd167ddb81eaa8fb268 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 H. Harlow to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503992 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/fba2621f4512b0a4f689865f6369e0c0.pdf 52f2b9212dbe65b314b5e01f99c53a47 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bladensburg, Oct 23rd 1863. To his Excellency, Gov. Yates, My object in writing is to ascertain whether you know any thing of a person representing herself as Mrs. Major Gage and commissioned by you. She is medium hight dark red hair and very prominent blue eyes. She says her brother Dr. Bennet was medical director on Gen. Banks Staff. She was taken in our house very late one night out of charity, and when she left, she took clothing to the amount of fifty dollars. We thought it best to apply to you, as you could inform us where draws her pay. As to references to who I am, I refer <hr /> you to my relatives Judge Browning of Quincy, and Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan of Jacksonville, Ill. You will confer a very great favor by attending to this immediately. Very Respectfully, Hallie L. Wright Bladensburg, Md. <hr /> Ansd Nov 10. 1863 File W Wright Hallie L Bladensburgh Oct 23 1863 Wishes to whether the Governor knows any thing of a person representing herself as Mrs Major Gage. Gov Write I know no such person She has no commn from me Executive Office Oct 28 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Hallie L. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503999 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. Bladensburg, Oct 23rd 1863. To his Excellency, Gov. Yates, My object in writing is to ascertain whether you know any thing of a person representing herself as Mrs. Major Gage and commissioned by you. She is medium hight dark red hair and very prominent blue eyes. She says her brother Dr. Bennet was medical director on Gen. Banks Staff. She was taken in our house very late one night out of charity, and when she left, she took clothing to the amount of fifty dollars. We thought it best to apply to you, as you could inform us where draws her pay. As to references to who I am, I refer <hr /> you to my relatives Judge Browning of Quincy, and Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan of Jacksonville, Ill. You will confer a very great favor by attending to this immediately. Very Respectfully, Hallie L. Wright Bladensburg, Md. <hr /> Ansd Nov 10. 1863 File W Wright Hallie L Bladensburgh Oct 23 1863 Wishes to whether the Governor knows any thing of a person representing herself as Mrs Major Gage. Gov Write I know no such person She has no commn from me Executive Office Oct 28 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/32fdfb4a2afda3ea3973e9271e17b45b.pdf 8965c523fd00aac03a016b5c70e0016a 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Ira Russell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510005 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/3633faefe8c957ae315fb609b3c14390.pdf bae739f1fbcabd4de1e64acbe99c8902 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois Military Agency. Louisville, Ky., Oct 28th 1863 John W. Snyder Aid de C Springfield Ill Dear Sir In accordance with your request I yesterday visited Hospital No 3 in New Albany, Saw Mr Letton & the Boys generally. Mr Letton is satisfied that he cannot pass the board of examination for discharge. In the case of Shadrick Pilcher, he was brought before the Board and examined for discharge but the Board refused to discharge him. This case satisfied several others that wished to be discharged that they could not pass the Board, so they have given it up. I have been trying to get all our Boys transfered to our own state but cannot get it done Yesterday an order came from the Sect. of War to send all the Wisconsin Soldiers in Hospl here to their own State. If Gov Yates would make a similar request perhaps our boys could get nearer their friends. Your Obdt Servt J. C. McCoy <hr /> File Sanitary McCoy J C. Illinois State Agent Louisville Ky Oct 28 63. Has visited Hospital No 3. cannot succeed in having soldiers transferred- Thinks Governor should write to War Dept. Executive Office Nov 2 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 J. C. McCoy to John W. Snyder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510016 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. Illinois Military Agency. Louisville, Ky., Oct 28th 1863 John W. Snyder Aid de C Springfield Ill Dear Sir In accordance with your request I yesterday visited Hospital No 3 in New Albany, Saw Mr Letton & the Boys generally. Mr Letton is satisfied that he cannot pass the board of examination for discharge. In the case of Shadrick Pilcher, he was brought before the Board and examined for discharge but the Board refused to discharge him. This case satisfied several others that wished to be discharged that they could not pass the Board, so they have given it up. I have been trying to get all our Boys transfered to our own state but cannot get it done Yesterday an order came from the Sect. of War to send all the Wisconsin Soldiers in Hospl here to their own State. If Gov Yates would make a similar request perhaps our boys could get nearer their friends. Your Obdt Servt J. C. McCoy <hr /> File Sanitary McCoy J C. Illinois State Agent Louisville Ky Oct 28 63. Has visited Hospital No 3. cannot succeed in having soldiers transferred- Thinks Governor should write to War Dept. Executive Office Nov 2 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e36e547b21cb10c44e9eb7576a128bbd.pdf b23b1a3035162270671a4a7c7b547bf6 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Bassett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510014 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/02f6538f9ce15f8917051e98bb4f84e1.pdf 634ad7162573c9f4e32a788fea354d5e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chattanooga Oct 29th 63 Gov Yates Dear Sir I am desirous of obtaining a commission as a Colonel of one of the first Regi-ments to be organized in Illinois under the President's late Proclamation calling for 300,000 additional volunteers. My time is rapidly drawing to a close with the 21st - being now numbered by months. I do not expect to quit the Service while hostilities continue and therefore desire a more per-manent and better command. The 21st has two field officers perhaps three left. The Colonel is supposed to have been killed at Chicamauga and the Lieut Col.(M. Mackin) was taken prisoner. If the Colonel should return to the reg't <hr /> "all right" if not, and the Lieut Col does I can not serve under him. I write this sitting in bed being prostrated by ill - health when I am able to get out (in three or four days I think) I will send you the "Record" I have made in the army. So that all other considera-tions aside you could have no fears or hes-itancy in granting my request. If you should [illegible] to me a Commission and the "Record" is not amply satisfactory why I will vacate that's all. Please answer immediately either by telegraph (at my expense) or by letter. If by Telegraph to Chattanooga Care of Surgeons J L Teed U.S.V. if by letter to my address "Palmers Div. 4th Ala." With a prayer Governor for your health and happiness I am Your Obt Servant J E Callaway Maj. 21st. Inf. Vol. <hr /> Calloway James E Major 21st Reg't Chattenooga Oct 29 63 Wishes to be appointed Col of the first new Regiment raised in this State. Answered Nov 12th 1863 Explaining that no new Field Officers would be appointed as enlistments would be for old regts only Loomis ADC Executive Office Nov 9 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510017 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. Chattanooga Oct 29th 63 Gov Yates Dear Sir I am desirous of obtaining a commission as a Colonel of one of the first Regi-ments to be organized in Illinois under the President's late Proclamation calling for 300,000 additional volunteers. My time is rapidly drawing to a close with the 21st - being now numbered by months. I do not expect to quit the Service while hostilities continue and therefore desire a more per-manent and better command. The 21st has two field officers perhaps three left. The Colonel is supposed to have been killed at Chicamauga and the Lieut Col.(M. Mackin) was taken prisoner. If the Colonel should return to the reg't <hr /> "all right" if not, and the Lieut Col does I can not serve under him. I write this sitting in bed being prostrated by ill - health when I am able to get out (in three or four days I think) I will send you the "Record" I have made in the army. So that all other considera-tions aside you could have no fears or hes-itancy in granting my request. If you should [illegible] to me a Commission and the "Record" is not amply satisfactory why I will vacate that's all. Please answer immediately either by telegraph (at my expense) or by letter. If by Telegraph to Chattanooga Care of Surgeons J L Teed U.S.V. if by letter to my address "Palmers Div. 4th Ala." With a prayer Governor for your health and happiness I am Your Obt Servant J E Callaway Maj. 21st. Inf. Vol. <hr /> Calloway James E Major 21st Reg't Chattenooga Oct 29 63 Wishes to be appointed Col of the first new Regiment raised in this State. Answered Nov 12th 1863 Explaining that no new Field Officers would be appointed as enlistments would be for old regts only Loomis ADC Executive Office Nov 9 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/040ad01e9643b17b9e91645004d62419.pdf 57df3015cdf036d87dafee94064fda15 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With letter signed “Wounded Soldier” 11/1/63 Louisville Ky Oct 29th/63 Gen. Hospital No 7. 2d Ward. To. His. Exelency Richard Yates Govenor of the State of Illinois Sir At the request of the wounded of this ward I will write you a few lines, there are about 20 in this ward that were wounded in the Battle of Chickamauga, most of the Ohio and Indianna Soldiers that were wounded in that fight have bin transferred to their own States, we do not see any reason why we should not be transferred to Illinois, we get verry good care, but the victuals we get are not fit for a starving man to eat, Hoping it may be remied to suit all concerned I will close. James S. Hatch Co. E. 36th Ills Vol. <hr /> Ansd. Nov 5 63. File H. Hatch James S. Co E 36th Regt Ill Vol. General Hospital No 7 Louisville Ky Oct 29 1863. Says there are twenty Ill soldiers confined in that ward, who wish to be transferred to Illinois. The Indiana and Ohio soldiers have been sent home. Executive Office Nov 2 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 S. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510019 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 letter signed “Wounded Soldier” 11/1/63 Louisville Ky Oct 29th/63 Gen. Hospital No 7. 2d Ward. To. His. Exelency Richard Yates Govenor of the State of Illinois Sir At the request of the wounded of this ward I will write you a few lines, there are about 20 in this ward that were wounded in the Battle of Chickamauga, most of the Ohio and Indianna Soldiers that were wounded in that fight have bin transferred to their own States, we do not see any reason why we should not be transferred to Illinois, we get verry good care, but the victuals we get are not fit for a starving man to eat, Hoping it may be remied to suit all concerned I will close. James S. Hatch Co. E. 36th Ills Vol. <hr /> Ansd. Nov 5 63. File H. Hatch James S. Co E 36th Regt Ill Vol. General Hospital No 7 Louisville Ky Oct 29 1863. Says there are twenty Ill soldiers confined in that ward, who wish to be transferred to Illinois. The Indiana and Ohio soldiers have been sent home. Executive Office Nov 2 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a67edf105f3491f5adb144d4b4bccd8.pdf 27c069510b05d257464b91dea436cac4 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 John B. Butler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510006 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/b7aa9713e4df603cf11845391db1a155.pdf a74781ea5da32968831228756d368f70 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 John B. Colton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510027 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/ca83e40470b9692b4bd1f773f189e0e4.pdf 21ecec48abec416ab51a6cd0854db353 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 John Neff to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510022 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/5ea483c65d0ba904308c98bf18ba8e93.pdf a9a5400731efe182f211d30f295078e7 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 John S. Bishop to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503998 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/e72b89a8c54a78e4aa3c6d6f8710575b.pdf efcab6848527f395925d0418f84c54e4 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 L. L. Lurton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 510025 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/5a943474d2cc0d4ca156b9a96e1a9fe6.pdf 9afbc6b0207ff4b21acea31a8c4f6193 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 McComas and Pipher to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503993 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/e8160c8c95e6c87ecc8fe1b923e29eb0.pdf 4bfb3b3f7ba016f73a0851fd996a8885 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sanitary Commission BRANCH OF U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION, Rooms No. 66 Madison Street Chicago, Oct 21st 1863. Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir, You are invited to a Dinner which is to be given by the Ladies of the Northwestern Fair, on Thursday the 5th of November at four o'clock P.M. We design on this occasion to bring together the Governors of our Northwestern States and many other distinguished men, The rendevous is appointed at the parlors of the Tremont House. We hope very much for your presence, and send an invitation to the Capital of our State as well as to Washington in the hope of reaching you. Very Respectfully Yours, Mrs. A.H. Hoge Mrs. D. P. Livermore and others Committee of Arrangements. <hr /> Mrs. A H Hoge <pre>“ Livermore </pre> Chicago Oct 2 Invitation to the Northwestern Fair at Chicago Nov 5th 1863 File Executive Office Dec 31 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Mrs. A. H. Hoge to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503997 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 Sanitary Commission BRANCH OF U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION, Rooms No. 66 Madison Street Chicago, Oct 21st 1863. Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir, You are invited to a Dinner which is to be given by the Ladies of the Northwestern Fair, on Thursday the 5th of November at four o'clock P.M. We design on this occasion to bring together the Governors of our Northwestern States and many other distinguished men, The rendevous is appointed at the parlors of the Tremont House. We hope very much for your presence, and send an invitation to the Capital of our State as well as to Washington in the hope of reaching you. Very Respectfully Yours, Mrs. A.H. Hoge Mrs. D. P. Livermore and others Committee of Arrangements. <hr /> Mrs. A H Hoge <pre>“ Livermore </pre> Chicago Oct 2 Invitation to the Northwestern Fair at Chicago Nov 5th 1863 File Executive Office Dec 31 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 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/300be73a3def2b7efbb4b6ba07a867cc.pdf af481a0f593470f67865298254eac95d 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. Jacksonville, Ills. Oct 20th 1863 Mr. Snyder Sir. I received a letter this evening from my husband, Caleb Letton, he is in the Hospital at New Albany Ind. and has the Rheumatism very bad also his eyesight is failing him very fast, he has not received any pay for eight months, and his wages is all that I have to support myself and five children on. He dont think he will ever be fit for the service again, and if you will show this to the Gov. and get him to use his influence, with the war Department, in getting a discharge for my husband, you will confer a great favor upon a soldiers wife. I would be very much obliged to you, if you could let me know in a few days, what can be done. Mrs. Caleb Letton. <hr /> Hd Qurs Genl Hosp New Albany Ind Oct 28 1863 Respectfully refund to A A Surg Bowman in charge No. 3 Hosp. who will report at this office the condition of the written named soldier. Thos. W. Fry Surg U. S. Vols in charge Executive Office Nov 2 1863 Genl hospital W 3 New Albany Oct 18 / 63 Sergt Caleb Letton's health is very much improved, in my opinion not necessary to grant him a furlough or transfer to Quincy Ill. Charles Bowman A. A. Surgeon [illegible] <hr /> File L. Letton Mrs Caleb Jacksonville Oct 20 1863 Her husband is confined in Hospital at New Albany Ind - with the Rheumatism and his eyesight is failing him. Is a member of 101st Regt Ill vols. wishes a discharge for him. Executive Office Springfield Illinois Oct 24 1863 Respectfully forwarded to Medical Director U. S. Hospitals New Albany Ind requesting discharge if fit subject, or transferred to Quincy Illinois if permitted by orders. Please endorse state of this case and return. By order of His Excellency, Governor Yates John W. Snyder ADC Executive Office Oct 22 1863 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 13, Folder 08 (October 20-31, 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 Mrs. Caleb Letton to Snyder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-10-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503995 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