1 25 51 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2cd5042e6bb5fb80ff83b680f4810490.pdf ca7e872d552d494cf30bf6ce7fab89dc 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 C. H. Nay and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507355 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/e5c09e94e60f641a8fe6d3d3dd3386ea.pdf 595493bd548094abcc104f69026aab25 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill's Dec 31st 1863 Gov. Richd Yates Springfield Ill's Dear Sir The writer having recently effected his escape from the Rebel lines with a view to contributing his efforts toward the solution of the terrible contest now waging in our Country, finds that he cannot be recieved into the U.S. service as a recruit in consequence of the scars of some blisters applied some months since during an attack Pneumonia. He feels confident that he would be able to endure the exposure of a life in camp as well as most men. This, therefore, is to bespeak your aid in getting him into the army in some capacity, and the reasons with which he would back his suit <hr /> are:- that he has left his family in Georgia, with the hope of fighting for their deliverance. He has abandoned all his property, amounting to little more than $20,000 and the Rebel confiscation has been applied to him are this - probably - Gen'l Grant refuses to admit civillians within his lines, and, unless the writer may get some position in that Army the prospect is that, owing to his inability to be on the ground when our Army moves from Chattanooga, his family may suffer privations and Rebel persecution which might be prevented were he at hand to deliver and remove them when the opportunity presents. Another great incentive is that I may be able to assist my Union friends in Whitfield, Gordon, Murray Caloosa and Walker Counties, Geo. in establishing their loyalty, for I believe there is no man in that section who <hr /> is so well acquainted with the Union men as myself. I am willing to dispense with Bounty, take a privates position and do anything or everything that his within the duty of a Soldier. I wish you to understand that I am not "beging for a commission," notwithstanding the preference one naturally would have for a positive involving least hardship and exposure. If you cannot assist me in getting into the Army I have to request that you will recommend me to Gen'l Grant for some office work at Chattanooga in some one of the departments. I was raised in Cayuga Co N.Y. Moved to Ill's in /58 residing at West Urbana Champaign Co untill the spring of 1860 when I moved to Dalton, Georgia, where I have lived true to my Country, suffering arrest, imprisonment and persecution by the mob until Genl Burnside's advance into East Tenn. when <hr /> I was relieved. In case you are disposed to assist me, I can furnish recommendations from any person you may designate in Champaign Co or in Cayuga Co N.Y. I have been trying to see and converse with you for two days past but as my friends are getting low I have taken this method of introducing this subject. Hoping your Excellency may be able to do something for me I am very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt, Geo. Russell P.S. A line dropped in the P.O. care of Mrs. E. Kreigh will reach me. <hr /> Russell G Springfield Dec 31 63 Has lately effected his escape from the rebel lines - cannot enter the service as a private, his family are now near Chattanooga, wishes the Governor to assist him to obtain some position in the Army. Col L. Better drop a line to come & see you at Office Letter to Mr Russell requesting him to call at office. Jan 12/64 Loomis Recd Ex Office Jany 5 64 <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield 186 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 6 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 Russell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507354 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's Dec 31st 1863 Gov. Richd Yates Springfield Ill's Dear Sir The writer having recently effected his escape from the Rebel lines with a view to contributing his efforts toward the solution of the terrible contest now waging in our Country, finds that he cannot be recieved into the U.S. service as a recruit in consequence of the scars of some blisters applied some months since during an attack Pneumonia. He feels confident that he would be able to endure the exposure of a life in camp as well as most men. This, therefore, is to bespeak your aid in getting him into the army in some capacity, and the reasons with which he would back his suit <hr /> are:- that he has left his family in Georgia, with the hope of fighting for their deliverance. He has abandoned all his property, amounting to little more than $20,000 and the Rebel confiscation has been applied to him are this - probably - Gen'l Grant refuses to admit civillians within his lines, and, unless the writer may get some position in that Army the prospect is that, owing to his inability to be on the ground when our Army moves from Chattanooga, his family may suffer privations and Rebel persecution which might be prevented were he at hand to deliver and remove them when the opportunity presents. Another great incentive is that I may be able to assist my Union friends in Whitfield, Gordon, Murray Caloosa and Walker Counties, Geo. in establishing their loyalty, for I believe there is no man in that section who <hr /> is so well acquainted with the Union men as myself. I am willing to dispense with Bounty, take a privates position and do anything or everything that his within the duty of a Soldier. I wish you to understand that I am not "beging for a commission," notwithstanding the preference one naturally would have for a positive involving least hardship and exposure. If you cannot assist me in getting into the Army I have to request that you will recommend me to Gen'l Grant for some office work at Chattanooga in some one of the departments. I was raised in Cayuga Co N.Y. Moved to Ill's in /58 residing at West Urbana Champaign Co untill the spring of 1860 when I moved to Dalton, Georgia, where I have lived true to my Country, suffering arrest, imprisonment and persecution by the mob until Genl Burnside's advance into East Tenn. when <hr /> I was relieved. In case you are disposed to assist me, I can furnish recommendations from any person you may designate in Champaign Co or in Cayuga Co N.Y. I have been trying to see and converse with you for two days past but as my friends are getting low I have taken this method of introducing this subject. Hoping your Excellency may be able to do something for me I am very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt, Geo. Russell P.S. A line dropped in the P.O. care of Mrs. E. Kreigh will reach me. <hr /> Russell G Springfield Dec 31 63 Has lately effected his escape from the rebel lines - cannot enter the service as a private, his family are now near Chattanooga, wishes the Governor to assist him to obtain some position in the Army. Col L. Better drop a line to come & see you at Office Letter to Mr Russell requesting him to call at office. Jan 12/64 Loomis Recd Ex Office Jany 5 64 <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield 186 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/ecacda2504847bf8f37a890b156b0528.pdf 8abefd0186fc57ba1216b129faa63f5a 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Receipt of T. S. Little to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507353 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/ca0e473a7dc7ea7eef2f426dd77a701a.pdf 343584b1282b87939f8c2bb3e0bd9dae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Canton Dec 31st/63 To His Excellency Richd Yates Gov State of Illinois Dear Sir Permit me to introduce to your favorable acquaintance my friend the bearer hereof, James T Slack of this place. Mr S desires the position of Engineer on a Gen Boat. I know him to be a first Class Engineer & Machinist, understanding perfectly the construction & operating of Engines. He is a staunch friend of the party & has rendered effectual service thereto on the stump, in this County, & is one among your many political admirers. Any assistance you may render him, or attention you may show him, will be gratefully remembered by him & duly appreciated by your friend & Humble Servt A C Babcock P S. State of the weather prevents Pitt & I accepting your kind invitation to be with you tomorrow. Regards to Mrs Yates & family A.C.B <hr /> Babcock A C. Canton Dec 31 1863. Introducing James T Slack, who wishes a position as Engineer on a Gun Boat. Gave Mr Slack letter, recommendatory, as to loyalty integrity fitness &c &c Jany 9' 64 addressed to Capt. Pennock. Commdg Naval Station Cairo Illinois Loomis ADC Executive Office Jany 11, 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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. C. Babcock to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507352 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. Canton Dec 31st/63 To His Excellency Richd Yates Gov State of Illinois Dear Sir Permit me to introduce to your favorable acquaintance my friend the bearer hereof, James T Slack of this place. Mr S desires the position of Engineer on a Gen Boat. I know him to be a first Class Engineer & Machinist, understanding perfectly the construction & operating of Engines. He is a staunch friend of the party & has rendered effectual service thereto on the stump, in this County, & is one among your many political admirers. Any assistance you may render him, or attention you may show him, will be gratefully remembered by him & duly appreciated by your friend & Humble Servt A C Babcock P S. State of the weather prevents Pitt & I accepting your kind invitation to be with you tomorrow. Regards to Mrs Yates & family A.C.B <hr /> Babcock A C. Canton Dec 31 1863. Introducing James T Slack, who wishes a position as Engineer on a Gun Boat. Gave Mr Slack letter, recommendatory, as to loyalty integrity fitness &c &c Jany 9' 64 addressed to Capt. Pennock. Commdg Naval Station Cairo Illinois Loomis ADC Executive Office Jany 11, 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/d2ca86c8daaaddf86fc412fc7de87597.pdf 912bd25bc2af05ee03321f563e4e067f 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Special Requisition regarding Clothing, Rations, and Cooking Supplies for 1st Illinois Colored Volunteers Regiment Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507351 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/cc41e35ee579f16add5804c1a380e218.pdf 054259109df5319983aa9ebdf0d4f737 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. Beckwith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507350 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/515bd1298dba814e2dc286e6ecdff8e0.pdf 64af3482f555e414194621090582fcaa 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Samuel Munhall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507349 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/f9fdce18e6b6d909236444b75f970cd3.pdf e5f4ba4f7f9e66bd4a3a61e8e659154c 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. Dec the 30th 65 Louisville ky Gov Yates Sir I have the honor of addressing you by letter to let you know about the Ills soldiers here in this city there is about 150 or 200 here that was over looked when the order was here for to be transfered to IllNow Govnor we have fouht just as hard as any of the Ill boys and been away from home just as long we desire to be transferd to our own state <hr /> while we get well of our wounds and sickness All of which is submitted to your notice yours most respectfuly Ills Soldiers Louisville Ky <hr /> Illinois Soldiers Louisville Ky Dec 30 1863 There are 150 or 200 soldiers in hospitals, that were not transferred when order issued. [illegible] to be transferred to Illinois. [illegible] to me today agt within reg- went to look after immediately- also with the writer 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Illinois Soldiers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507348 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/a68a9e9bc35f4a4145cabbe642c01416.pdf 18e079848f6674038d426cd9b9f94e7a 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 6 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 S. Phillips to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507347 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/487a4b96511ddec529f4312bf61f0125.pdf 65c41572d50b9cfb754b4aa6d2921070 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Ward Burlingame letter 12/17/63 Illinois State Hospital for the Insane, Jacksonville. Dec 30th 1863. His Excellency Richard Yates, Hon Sir. Your letter of the 28th inst. enclosing the communication of the Governor of Kansas, respecting the admission of patients from that State to this Institution, is received. In reply, I am obliged to say that, as this instillation is quite inadequate, in point of capacity, to admit all the applicants from this State, it would be inexpedient to admit patients from any other State. Very respectfully, Your Obt. Servt. And. McFarland. Sup't. &c. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Andrew McFarland to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507346 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 Ward Burlingame letter 12/17/63 Illinois State Hospital for the Insane, Jacksonville. Dec 30th 1863. His Excellency Richard Yates, Hon Sir. Your letter of the 28th inst. enclosing the communication of the Governor of Kansas, respecting the admission of patients from that State to this Institution, is received. In reply, I am obliged to say that, as this instillation is quite inadequate, in point of capacity, to admit all the applicants from this State, it would be inexpedient to admit patients from any other State. Very respectfully, Your Obt. Servt. And. McFarland. Sup't. &c. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7c4659695b98fc4cd399587de0105249.pdf 2cb44ece79074c4e102e35cd8e7f323e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola, Ills. Dec. 30th 1863 To his Excellency R. Yates Springfield Ilinois Dear sir. in a note addressed you las week, I promised under certain contingencies to appear before you by today; but unfortunately I have not been able to reach Springfield, as yet. I was called 60 miles, to see a gentleman who is seriously ill. I hope I may be permited to write you again. The very dangerous element of secesh in our county - (Effingham) which I, with many other good men, have been battling faithfully, has been the only cause that I can offer as an excuse for not joining the army long since: but for the last few months the difficulties have [seeming?] subsided. Now Sir, believing that nothing but my patriotism could induce me to leave an agreeable home & family, I pray you to give me an assistant Surgeon's commission having past a satisfactory examination. Should you wish to know that I am a union man, I will forward you four of my speeches I delivered and had published. Very truly your Obediant servant Owen Wright Mason Ill. <hr /> Wright Owen Tuscola Dec 30 1863. Wishes to be appointed Asst Surgeon in the army Send him permit to be examined & write Executive Office Jany 7 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Owen Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507345 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. Tuscola, Ills. Dec. 30th 1863 To his Excellency R. Yates Springfield Ilinois Dear sir. in a note addressed you las week, I promised under certain contingencies to appear before you by today; but unfortunately I have not been able to reach Springfield, as yet. I was called 60 miles, to see a gentleman who is seriously ill. I hope I may be permited to write you again. The very dangerous element of secesh in our county - (Effingham) which I, with many other good men, have been battling faithfully, has been the only cause that I can offer as an excuse for not joining the army long since: but for the last few months the difficulties have [seeming?] subsided. Now Sir, believing that nothing but my patriotism could induce me to leave an agreeable home & family, I pray you to give me an assistant Surgeon's commission having past a satisfactory examination. Should you wish to know that I am a union man, I will forward you four of my speeches I delivered and had published. Very truly your Obediant servant Owen Wright Mason Ill. <hr /> Wright Owen Tuscola Dec 30 1863. Wishes to be appointed Asst Surgeon in the army Send him permit to be examined & write Executive Office Jany 7 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/266d46e3edf85fb1aaa831f22cb35d84.pdf ada2e1c7376f6a90485a02dd775bfdda Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Honl. Richard Yates Dear Sir Many of our citizens are of the opinion that our regiment, the 93d., could be ordered home, say to Chicago, to recruit, our quota of volunteers could be raised in short order. This regiment, although one of the latest in the field, shows a roll of losses that older regiments might well feel proud of. In their short service they have been at Jackson, Champion's Hill, Vicksburgh and Chattanooga; and they have a list of battle casualties, brilliant and melancholy; 300 men and more, killed wounded and missing in about one year. A heavy total of deaths in hospital and sick discharges added, reduces their effective force to some few few over 200 men - Mr Lovejoy, has written home that the Secretary of War has issued an order for the return of the regiment to Illinois as soon as the Commanding General deems it prudent for the interests of the service &c Now if it strikes you favorably and you think that you could by a hint or a request to <hr /> said Commanding General assist him in coming to such conclusion or expedite the operation of such conclusion if he be already thereto inclined, we would like to have you so exert your influence We are fully aware that there are many requests for your influence in such matters and we would not trespass upon you in this behalf, unless it were that we think that the very severe treatment our regiment has received at the hands of the enemy merits your consideration and that we think, nay we are convinced, that their presence would give a strong impetus to recruiting in Bureau County. Respectfully Yours Stephen G Paddock Princeton Decr. 30 1863 <hr /> Paddock S G. Princeton Dec 30 63. Wishes the Governor to use his influence to have the 93rd Regt ordered home. Thinks they could soon fill their quota if this regt could be permitted to recruit in that County. Write strong letter Requesting return & write him Executive Office Jany 8 1864 Write strong letter requesting return & write him 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Stephen G. Paddock to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507344 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. Honl. Richard Yates Dear Sir Many of our citizens are of the opinion that our regiment, the 93d., could be ordered home, say to Chicago, to recruit, our quota of volunteers could be raised in short order. This regiment, although one of the latest in the field, shows a roll of losses that older regiments might well feel proud of. In their short service they have been at Jackson, Champion's Hill, Vicksburgh and Chattanooga; and they have a list of battle casualties, brilliant and melancholy; 300 men and more, killed wounded and missing in about one year. A heavy total of deaths in hospital and sick discharges added, reduces their effective force to some few few over 200 men - Mr Lovejoy, has written home that the Secretary of War has issued an order for the return of the regiment to Illinois as soon as the Commanding General deems it prudent for the interests of the service &c Now if it strikes you favorably and you think that you could by a hint or a request to <hr /> said Commanding General assist him in coming to such conclusion or expedite the operation of such conclusion if he be already thereto inclined, we would like to have you so exert your influence We are fully aware that there are many requests for your influence in such matters and we would not trespass upon you in this behalf, unless it were that we think that the very severe treatment our regiment has received at the hands of the enemy merits your consideration and that we think, nay we are convinced, that their presence would give a strong impetus to recruiting in Bureau County. Respectfully Yours Stephen G Paddock Princeton Decr. 30 1863 <hr /> Paddock S G. Princeton Dec 30 63. Wishes the Governor to use his influence to have the 93rd Regt ordered home. Thinks they could soon fill their quota if this regt could be permitted to recruit in that County. Write strong letter Requesting return & write him Executive Office Jany 8 1864 Write strong letter requesting return & write him 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/16a3e15172b1d0fa5b331c26ea706dd5.pdf 9712ed50a5251fe35a987322ceceabdd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Dec 30 1863. To Maj. Gen S. A. Hurlburt, Commanding &c. Memphis, Tenn. Or to any Officer of the U. S. Army. Doctor James Welsh of Montgommery Co. Ills. desires to visit the army, & hospitals with a view to looking after the sick or wounded from his and the adjoining counties. He is in every respect a worthy man, loyal to the Government - respected by his neighbors. Any facilities you may give him will be most highly appreciated by Yours truly Richd. Yates Governor <hr /> SVR Department of the Interior Sep 5 1872 Pension Office. 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Richard Yates to S. A. Hurlburt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507343 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. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Dec 30 1863. To Maj. Gen S. A. Hurlburt, Commanding &c. Memphis, Tenn. Or to any Officer of the U. S. Army. Doctor James Welsh of Montgommery Co. Ills. desires to visit the army, & hospitals with a view to looking after the sick or wounded from his and the adjoining counties. He is in every respect a worthy man, loyal to the Government - respected by his neighbors. Any facilities you may give him will be most highly appreciated by Yours truly Richd. Yates Governor <hr /> SVR Department of the Interior Sep 5 1872 Pension Office. 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/a46259c0825d75d6913810e9fa7286fd.pdf e64a239c8589a3bf2476ffeec8585738 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vermont. Dec 29th/63. Hon. Richard Yates Sir. I address you to know if more nurses are needed in the hospitals and if there are, to offer myself as one. I am twenty four years of age . My brother has fallen in this struggle, and I may not take his place in the ranks; but if you will permit me, I may by care and attendance upon sick and wounded to restore to the ranks, or to their friends; some ones brother, son or husband. I do not <hr /> know that I am addressing the proper person upon this subject; but will you please make my application known to the proper offices. Respectfully Laura E. Kirkpatrick. Vermont. Fulton Co. Illinois <hr /> Kirkpatrick Laura E. Vermont Dec 29 1863. Wishes to know if any nurses are needed in hospitals If so she wishes a situation her brother was killed, & she hopes to be able to take care of some of the sick and wounded. Good pluck Write her good letter & enclose Photograph Executive Office Jany 14 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Laura E. Kirkpatrick to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507342 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. Vermont. Dec 29th/63. Hon. Richard Yates Sir. I address you to know if more nurses are needed in the hospitals and if there are, to offer myself as one. I am twenty four years of age . My brother has fallen in this struggle, and I may not take his place in the ranks; but if you will permit me, I may by care and attendance upon sick and wounded to restore to the ranks, or to their friends; some ones brother, son or husband. I do not <hr /> know that I am addressing the proper person upon this subject; but will you please make my application known to the proper offices. Respectfully Laura E. Kirkpatrick. Vermont. Fulton Co. Illinois <hr /> Kirkpatrick Laura E. Vermont Dec 29 1863. Wishes to know if any nurses are needed in hospitals If so she wishes a situation her brother was killed, & she hopes to be able to take care of some of the sick and wounded. Good pluck Write her good letter & enclose Photograph Executive Office Jany 14 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/4719dcc0a2cfa847f1fbc267c5173baa.pdf c7f77f6fdf123f77e48c290ab858798c 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Edwin Lusk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507341 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/f356aa61c0137e544359dd803e687d7c.pdf 4c3dcceff716d0a5523af8e421145f8e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ottawa Dec 29th 1863 Dear Gov, I must trouble you again for a letter of recomend for Benj L Phelps, one of our oldest & best citizens who is anxious to take a trip down the Mississippi. A letter to Gen Hurlburt or to some other good man or to both is desirable if convenient. I hate to trouble you but when a good man asks it of me I cannot refuse, as you know I Am as Ever Truly Yours W. Bushnell <hr /> 13. Bushnell W Ottawa Dec 29 1863 Wishes a letter for Benj L Phelps to visit the army Write good strong letter & send to Bushnell Wrote Letter to Genl Hurlbut sent to Bushnell Jany 4 64 Jno M Snyder 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 W. Bushnell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507340 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. Ottawa Dec 29th 1863 Dear Gov, I must trouble you again for a letter of recomend for Benj L Phelps, one of our oldest & best citizens who is anxious to take a trip down the Mississippi. A letter to Gen Hurlburt or to some other good man or to both is desirable if convenient. I hate to trouble you but when a good man asks it of me I cannot refuse, as you know I Am as Ever Truly Yours W. Bushnell <hr /> 13. Bushnell W Ottawa Dec 29 1863 Wishes a letter for Benj L Phelps to visit the army Write good strong letter & send to Bushnell Wrote Letter to Genl Hurlbut sent to Bushnell Jany 4 64 Jno M Snyder 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/7f025c74e5581a86d64eb5c337a4667b.pdf 1bed78cbf99184e335291c74c94f53ab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Avon Ill Dec 29/63 Gov Yates Dear Sir I am requested by a lady to write this letter to you it is an act of kindness she asks of you her Husband left her to go and fight the battles of his Countrey he has gone he has been through battles and has faught like a brave man he has never asked for a furlough to come home nor has he made the Government any expence that any soldier can avoid he is now sick at Murfreesboro and has written home for his wife to rais means and send for him <hr /> she is poor and cannot raise the money to pay the expence of so long a journey She is poor but she still has the same love for her Husband as any one has that are worth their thousands she is anxious to get him home she is not able to go herself she is just getting up from a fit of sickness so I have Vollenteerd to go after him I write to you in her behalf for a free pass over the railroads and on the rivers to get there and back waiting for an answer I remain yours truly Chas. Legg The soldiers name is Jasper Juper <hr /> Ansd Feby 6 63 Charles Legg Avon Writes in behalf of a lady who's Husband is very sick at Murfreesboro - they are quite poor. have no money. He wishes a pass to go after him and bring him home State cannot furnish transportation - send his letter to Gen Wright 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Charles Legg to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507339 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. Avon Ill Dec 29/63 Gov Yates Dear Sir I am requested by a lady to write this letter to you it is an act of kindness she asks of you her Husband left her to go and fight the battles of his Countrey he has gone he has been through battles and has faught like a brave man he has never asked for a furlough to come home nor has he made the Government any expence that any soldier can avoid he is now sick at Murfreesboro and has written home for his wife to rais means and send for him <hr /> she is poor and cannot raise the money to pay the expence of so long a journey She is poor but she still has the same love for her Husband as any one has that are worth their thousands she is anxious to get him home she is not able to go herself she is just getting up from a fit of sickness so I have Vollenteerd to go after him I write to you in her behalf for a free pass over the railroads and on the rivers to get there and back waiting for an answer I remain yours truly Chas. Legg The soldiers name is Jasper Juper <hr /> Ansd Feby 6 63 Charles Legg Avon Writes in behalf of a lady who's Husband is very sick at Murfreesboro - they are quite poor. have no money. He wishes a pass to go after him and bring him home State cannot furnish transportation - send his letter to Gen Wright 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/7efdd39654f604087043da1dfe7befbf.pdf dacb8c3439b5392c1f43e562312b6af9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Onarga Ills. Dec 29th 1863. Hon. Richard Yates Governor Dear Sir I write you in behalf of my Son Thomas L. Wilson who was a private in Co. F. 25th Ills. Volunteers and who was wounded and captured in the battle of Chickamauga. He is now with several other prisoners of the 25th at Annapolis Maryland, paroled. He with many others much desire to return home but they cannot do so unless they are recalled by the Governor of the State. Gov. Morton of Indiana has recalled all the Indiana troops captured at the same time and no reason is perceived why your Excellency should not do the same thing. Some of the boys including young Wilson are now in hospital and after undergoing the misery of confinement in Libby prison <hr /> it would seem to be their right to be allowed to return home and recruit until such time as they may be paroled when they can rejoin their regiment. Trusting that your Excellency will deem this matter of sufficient importance to give it immediate attention I remain Yours with Respect W. M. Wilson <hr /> Willson Wm M Onargo Ills Dec 29. 1863. Wishes his son who is now at Annapolis transferred to his own state. Write for transfer & him you have written Executive Office Jany 5 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 W. M. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507338 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. Onarga Ills. Dec 29th 1863. Hon. Richard Yates Governor Dear Sir I write you in behalf of my Son Thomas L. Wilson who was a private in Co. F. 25th Ills. Volunteers and who was wounded and captured in the battle of Chickamauga. He is now with several other prisoners of the 25th at Annapolis Maryland, paroled. He with many others much desire to return home but they cannot do so unless they are recalled by the Governor of the State. Gov. Morton of Indiana has recalled all the Indiana troops captured at the same time and no reason is perceived why your Excellency should not do the same thing. Some of the boys including young Wilson are now in hospital and after undergoing the misery of confinement in Libby prison <hr /> it would seem to be their right to be allowed to return home and recruit until such time as they may be paroled when they can rejoin their regiment. Trusting that your Excellency will deem this matter of sufficient importance to give it immediate attention I remain Yours with Respect W. M. Wilson <hr /> Willson Wm M Onargo Ills Dec 29. 1863. Wishes his son who is now at Annapolis transferred to his own state. Write for transfer & him you have written Executive Office Jany 5 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/27748d669ea9f99ea6feed1a3baeb8c2.pdf 1a44c867444d3db27fa491a1f51b68a8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With A.C. Harding letter 12/14/63 Clarksville Tenn Decr 28th, 63 Gov Yates Dear Sir Inclosed you will find a letter written by Gen A C Harding, which I intended to deliver in person, I went from Chicago to Springfield on the same train with you last Wednesday night, I expected to have an interview with you, but was told that I could not before a certain time, my time was limited and I could not remain. The Generals letter will explain the object of my call. If you feel warranted to do so I would like to get a letter from you to Gov Johnson of Tenn, and on to the examining board at Nashville. I am near fifty years of age, was never sick a day of my life, and can now stand the Service equal to any man in my Regt. I have been an unyielding friend of the Colored race for twenty five years past and at the commencement of this war I advocated the policy of arming every able bodied Negro that was willing to fight for his own Liberty and the Liberty his country. Now that the Government has adopted this policy I would like to get a command not merely for promotion but also that I may have an opportunity to labor for their morel wellfare, and I pledge you the honor of a Christian that I will labor to make them good soldiers of our Country <hr /> I do not claim that I have don anything but my duty in the mighty strugel for Liberty but I have the satisfaction of a good concience that I have don that much, I have a Son that Shares in the glories of the 45th Ills and one in the Chicago Mercantile Battery, Yours Truly Hugh. M. Robb 1st Lieut Co D 83d Ill Voll Inft <hr /> Robb Hugh M 1st Lt Co D 83d Regt. Clarksville Dec 28, 63. Wishes a position in a Colored Regt. Letter to Gov Johnson of Tenn also letter to Ex Board at Nashville - Encloses letter from Col Harding. Send him the letters asked Executive Office 7 Jany 64 <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield 186 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Hugh M. Robb to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507337 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 A.C. Harding letter 12/14/63 Clarksville Tenn Decr 28th, 63 Gov Yates Dear Sir Inclosed you will find a letter written by Gen A C Harding, which I intended to deliver in person, I went from Chicago to Springfield on the same train with you last Wednesday night, I expected to have an interview with you, but was told that I could not before a certain time, my time was limited and I could not remain. The Generals letter will explain the object of my call. If you feel warranted to do so I would like to get a letter from you to Gov Johnson of Tenn, and on to the examining board at Nashville. I am near fifty years of age, was never sick a day of my life, and can now stand the Service equal to any man in my Regt. I have been an unyielding friend of the Colored race for twenty five years past and at the commencement of this war I advocated the policy of arming every able bodied Negro that was willing to fight for his own Liberty and the Liberty his country. Now that the Government has adopted this policy I would like to get a command not merely for promotion but also that I may have an opportunity to labor for their morel wellfare, and I pledge you the honor of a Christian that I will labor to make them good soldiers of our Country <hr /> I do not claim that I have don anything but my duty in the mighty strugel for Liberty but I have the satisfaction of a good concience that I have don that much, I have a Son that Shares in the glories of the 45th Ills and one in the Chicago Mercantile Battery, Yours Truly Hugh. M. Robb 1st Lieut Co D 83d Ill Voll Inft <hr /> Robb Hugh M 1st Lt Co D 83d Regt. Clarksville Dec 28, 63. Wishes a position in a Colored Regt. Letter to Gov Johnson of Tenn also letter to Ex Board at Nashville - Encloses letter from Col Harding. Send him the letters asked Executive Office 7 Jany 64 <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield 186 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/c29b1530a3f176e05ff9789c5f721dc6.pdf e24998c431305649e77fdad393e9d6b1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Dec. 28th 1863 Hon A.C. Fuller Adjutant General Sir, In accordance with the enclosed order from hi Excellency Governor Yates, you will please make out Commissions for Edwin B. Goodrich as Captain Ills Vols (Complimentary) Frederick W. King " 1st Lieut. " " (") Respectfully, S. Hirshbach Priv. Secy <hr /> Executive Order December 28, 1863 Issue complimentary commission to Edwin B. Goodrich as Captain and Frederick W King as 1st Lieut Ills Vols.\ Commissions issued Dec 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Simon Hirshbach to Allen C. Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507336 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 Dec. 28th 1863 Hon A.C. Fuller Adjutant General Sir, In accordance with the enclosed order from hi Excellency Governor Yates, you will please make out Commissions for Edwin B. Goodrich as Captain Ills Vols (Complimentary) Frederick W. King " 1st Lieut. " " (") Respectfully, S. Hirshbach Priv. Secy <hr /> Executive Order December 28, 1863 Issue complimentary commission to Edwin B. Goodrich as Captain and Frederick W King as 1st Lieut Ills Vols.\ Commissions issued Dec 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/4b67428088ec00379ec6cb9b9976ac08.pdf d48edd445f30c1a431febee65d96e5ed 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Simon Hirshbach to Sarah Mason Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507335 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/d0d4afbc27080539090bfff277be4a0c.pdf da96f85c37685e0dcb352da72024dd96 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 7 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. D. Rodgers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507334 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/82bd6ebfba54f5d783733f88505f3026.pdf bbda8f884da389109f9aa33e590664ce Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sparta Ills Dec 28, 63 Mr Yates Sir I have been wanting to rite to you for some time to know whether I could get on the Steamer you Detached as hospital Boat for the benefit of the sick and wounded Ills Soldiers I would not ask this but I am not fite for Camp life as I have a hard cough whitch I allways had and thinking that I could do some good for the benifit of our Brave Boys I wish no more than a privat gets wich is Board Cloths and $13 per month please answer and let me know what you think about it Yores Truly Wm. B. Taylor Jr Sparta Randolph Co Ills <hr /> Taylor Wm. B. Sparta Dec 28 1863. Wishes to be employed on some Hospital Steamer is not fit for field service. Answered - No hospital boat in Employment of the State and no appointments to make or position which could be given him. Regrets &c &c Jan 14' 64 Loomis ADC Executive Office Dec 31, 63 Answer 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 William B. Taylor to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507333 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. Sparta Ills Dec 28, 63 Mr Yates Sir I have been wanting to rite to you for some time to know whether I could get on the Steamer you Detached as hospital Boat for the benefit of the sick and wounded Ills Soldiers I would not ask this but I am not fite for Camp life as I have a hard cough whitch I allways had and thinking that I could do some good for the benifit of our Brave Boys I wish no more than a privat gets wich is Board Cloths and $13 per month please answer and let me know what you think about it Yores Truly Wm. B. Taylor Jr Sparta Randolph Co Ills <hr /> Taylor Wm. B. Sparta Dec 28 1863. Wishes to be employed on some Hospital Steamer is not fit for field service. Answered - No hospital boat in Employment of the State and no appointments to make or position which could be given him. Regrets &c &c Jan 14' 64 Loomis ADC Executive Office Dec 31, 63 Answer 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/cf0a6bece96aaf09e64aeadd90643c84.pdf c3acc49d3005f096e89e8fce6d61378d 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 S. Phillips to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507332 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/eed606bb3a9ba553c3fb5f3c14eedd33.pdf f5214d547710c44b4337c6ce5d1bb0af Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Milwaukee Dec 28th/63 To his Excellency Gov Yates Dear Sir My Husband Col John Mason Loomis you will recollect as Colonel of the 26th Illinois Inft and for a year past has been the ranking Colonel of the State. For more than two years he has been in Command of a Brigade. He has been in twelve battles the last Chattanooga in the assault upon Missionary Ridge; where he lost 450 of his Brigade his horse being shot under him during the engagement. He has on <hr /> several occasions received from his Commanding General the highest Commendation. His friends feel that his services should be rewarded by promotion. This you can secure to him, and I take the liberty having had the pleasure of your acquaintance at Memphis last Spring of Calling your attention to my husband's services. asking your recommendation to the President for his promotion. My Husband would not ask it, for he believes in receiving promotion by exploits in the field, and feeling that he is not indebted to the favor of any man, but in times like these I fear that merit may be overlooked, and I therefore take the liberty of <hr /> addressing you entirely without his knowledge. I am Governor Your obt servant Mrs John Mason Loomis <hr /> Loomis Mrs John M Milwaukee Dec 28 63. Her husband is the ranking Col of the State has been in a number of battles. Wishes Governor to recommend him for promotion - Write strong letter to be forwarded to her 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 14, Folder 05 (December 21-31, 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 Mrs. John Mason Loomis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-12-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507331 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. Milwaukee Dec 28th/63 To his Excellency Gov Yates Dear Sir My Husband Col John Mason Loomis you will recollect as Colonel of the 26th Illinois Inft and for a year past has been the ranking Colonel of the State. For more than two years he has been in Command of a Brigade. He has been in twelve battles the last Chattanooga in the assault upon Missionary Ridge; where he lost 450 of his Brigade his horse being shot under him during the engagement. He has on <hr /> several occasions received from his Commanding General the highest Commendation. His friends feel that his services should be rewarded by promotion. This you can secure to him, and I take the liberty having had the pleasure of your acquaintance at Memphis last Spring of Calling your attention to my husband's services. asking your recommendation to the President for his promotion. My Husband would not ask it, for he believes in receiving promotion by exploits in the field, and feeling that he is not indebted to the favor of any man, but in times like these I fear that merit may be overlooked, and I therefore take the liberty of <hr /> addressing you entirely without his knowledge. I am Governor Your obt servant Mrs John Mason Loomis <hr /> Loomis Mrs John M Milwaukee Dec 28 63. Her husband is the ranking Col of the State has been in a number of battles. Wishes Governor to recommend him for promotion - Write strong letter to be forwarded to her 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