1 25 50 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0bd3a2abef33cf243a0bcea5ca2a62a3.pdf 533c7a51f4ad07ad32feb4aa66caddf8 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 [Abner Yates] to Dick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507459 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/f3ea981c4ecdc11b442ca0647decb8ba.pdf 7dd36154b13664e5c605d6454a8fc086 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Head Quarters, State of Illinois, Adjutant General's Office. Springfield, Jany 19th 1864. Col James B. Fry Provost Marshal General Washington. Colonel; I have the honor respectfully to recommend that in case a change should be made in the Office of the Assistant Provost Marshal of the Eleventh Congressional District of this State that William Hunter, late Lieutenant Colonel of the 32nd Regiment Ills Volunteers, be appointed as such assistant Provost Marshal. I remain, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt. Through Lieut Col James Oakes, A.A. Provost Marshal General of Illinois. <hr /> Gov Yates To Col James B Fry P M G Recommends William Hunter Late Lieut Col 32nd Ill Vol Inf to be made Asst Provost Marshal 11th Dist Illinois. 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 [Allen C. Fuller] to James B. Fry Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507455 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. General Head Quarters, State of Illinois, Adjutant General's Office. Springfield, Jany 19th 1864. Col James B. Fry Provost Marshal General Washington. Colonel; I have the honor respectfully to recommend that in case a change should be made in the Office of the Assistant Provost Marshal of the Eleventh Congressional District of this State that William Hunter, late Lieutenant Colonel of the 32nd Regiment Ills Volunteers, be appointed as such assistant Provost Marshal. I remain, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt. Through Lieut Col James Oakes, A.A. Provost Marshal General of Illinois. <hr /> Gov Yates To Col James B Fry P M G Recommends William Hunter Late Lieut Col 32nd Ill Vol Inf to be made Asst Provost Marshal 11th Dist Illinois. 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/0ea975838478153bd300b4f7afbb5443.pdf 3575800aa05da3ed4863f36631ee8b64 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 A. C. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507452 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/bc8037afc34ca992b6c460773b7cdad5.pdf ac00a2273a2ccbcd1bba3289530a7ea1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, 15 Jan. 1864 Hon'ble Richard Yates Dear Governor This note will be handed to you by B. A. Ulrich Esq. of Chicago. He desires a German Consulship; and I have taken much interest in helping him to obtain it. His prospects are good. He will state you the facts. He would like a letter from you. You are already aware that he studied Civil law, and the German language in Germany. You are also aware that by means of German speeches, and German publications, he rendered great services in the late Campaign in Illinois. Like me he has desired your election as United States Senator. <hr /> In delivering sixty addresses in the late campaign in Illinois, I never omitted to throw in a word in favor of your election, as a matter of not only State, but of National importance, and I do now sincerely rejoice that you are now placed in that high place, where you can crowd the [illegible] traitor into thorough, radical, treason punishing measures. Notwithstanding a few places paid us liberally, yet so many paid little or nothing, that I paid out more money, while delivering these sixty addresses, than was paid to me. And yet so glorious is the success, especially when crowned by the diction of so noble a patriot as U.S. <hr /> Senator, that I now feel a thousand times repaid for all the wear and tear of these labors. You will by the enclosed that I have accepted invitations to [five? fine?] lessons in Elocution and Shakespeare to Classes of ladies and gentlemen, and also private lessons, to lawyers, clergymen &c in Chicago. I remain, Dear Governor, Very truly Yours, A. McCoy <hr /> McCoy Prof. A. S Chicago Jan 15/65 Recommending Barton A Ulrich for appointment to consulship in Germany. 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 A. McCoy to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507436 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, 15 Jan. 1864 Hon'ble Richard Yates Dear Governor This note will be handed to you by B. A. Ulrich Esq. of Chicago. He desires a German Consulship; and I have taken much interest in helping him to obtain it. His prospects are good. He will state you the facts. He would like a letter from you. You are already aware that he studied Civil law, and the German language in Germany. You are also aware that by means of German speeches, and German publications, he rendered great services in the late Campaign in Illinois. Like me he has desired your election as United States Senator. <hr /> In delivering sixty addresses in the late campaign in Illinois, I never omitted to throw in a word in favor of your election, as a matter of not only State, but of National importance, and I do now sincerely rejoice that you are now placed in that high place, where you can crowd the [illegible] traitor into thorough, radical, treason punishing measures. Notwithstanding a few places paid us liberally, yet so many paid little or nothing, that I paid out more money, while delivering these sixty addresses, than was paid to me. And yet so glorious is the success, especially when crowned by the diction of so noble a patriot as U.S. <hr /> Senator, that I now feel a thousand times repaid for all the wear and tear of these labors. You will by the enclosed that I have accepted invitations to [five? fine?] lessons in Elocution and Shakespeare to Classes of ladies and gentlemen, and also private lessons, to lawyers, clergymen &c in Chicago. I remain, Dear Governor, Very truly Yours, A. McCoy <hr /> McCoy Prof. A. S Chicago Jan 15/65 Recommending Barton A Ulrich for appointment to consulship in Germany. 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/d6b0bd7eaa5d676145273dcf220f76f9.pdf 0b06fa741ce4411eebba6493df8c6c1c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Edwardsville Ills Jany 15 1864 Sir Having voted the "Union ticket the last two elections, and this county having gone "Democratic" has thrown me out of a good situation in the Circuit Clerks office of this County, and being poor have to make a living for myself & wife, has caused me to apply through Mr. Trumbull for a situation in the Government service. I would prefer either a mail agency or Government Agent on some lower Mississippi boat, and would be much gratified if you would write to President Lincoln and Mr Trumbull upon the subject I have written to Mr. Trumbull upon the subject, and also enclosed to him a letter from Judge Gillispie, who is now in Springfield, and if you wish, you can see him and confer <hr /> with him upon the subject. Please let me hear from you upon the subject at your earliest convenience, if it is not too much trouble Yours respectfully Alfred J Lusk Hon Richd Yates Springfield <hr /> Lusk Alfred Edwardsville Jany 15/65 Wants to obtain a situation in Government service on a lower Mississippi boat or as mail agent, and wants you to write to the President in his behalf. 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Alfred J. Lusk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507434 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. Edwardsville Ills Jany 15 1864 Sir Having voted the "Union ticket the last two elections, and this county having gone "Democratic" has thrown me out of a good situation in the Circuit Clerks office of this County, and being poor have to make a living for myself & wife, has caused me to apply through Mr. Trumbull for a situation in the Government service. I would prefer either a mail agency or Government Agent on some lower Mississippi boat, and would be much gratified if you would write to President Lincoln and Mr Trumbull upon the subject I have written to Mr. Trumbull upon the subject, and also enclosed to him a letter from Judge Gillispie, who is now in Springfield, and if you wish, you can see him and confer <hr /> with him upon the subject. Please let me hear from you upon the subject at your earliest convenience, if it is not too much trouble Yours respectfully Alfred J Lusk Hon Richd Yates Springfield <hr /> Lusk Alfred Edwardsville Jany 15/65 Wants to obtain a situation in Government service on a lower Mississippi boat or as mail agent, and wants you to write to the President in his behalf. 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/3efd8bc540a28a58de45c69e22745288.pdf a48c07e113ae495fc53b19f30ea6200a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Trivoli Jan 17th 1864. To the Hon. Richard Yates. Sir. Captain Frank Hitchcock of the 86th Reg Co D. Ill. Vol. sent to my address through the State allotment Agent $250 the 14th of Nov. which was to have been forwarded to Peoria, by express from Springfield. Ill. but through some delinquency has failed to reach me - and not knowing any one to address, but your Excellency to assist me. I have presumed to ask the favor of you for which I shall be grateful. Respectfully yours - Mrs Alice L. Hitchcock - P.S. I do not know whether it was directed to Mrs Frank or Mrs Alice Hitchcock - as he did not state particularly. Please direct to Trivoli, Peoria Co. <hr /> Hitchcock Alice L Trivoli Ills Jany 17 64 Her husband Captain H. of 86th Regt sent $250.00 through Allott Commission to be sent by express to her at Peoria. She has not received the money. Write her immediately inquiring name of Comm - - & tell her that the matter shall be investigated Write both Commissioners Executive Office Jany 21 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Alice L. Hitchcock to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507444 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. Trivoli Jan 17th 1864. To the Hon. Richard Yates. Sir. Captain Frank Hitchcock of the 86th Reg Co D. Ill. Vol. sent to my address through the State allotment Agent $250 the 14th of Nov. which was to have been forwarded to Peoria, by express from Springfield. Ill. but through some delinquency has failed to reach me - and not knowing any one to address, but your Excellency to assist me. I have presumed to ask the favor of you for which I shall be grateful. Respectfully yours - Mrs Alice L. Hitchcock - P.S. I do not know whether it was directed to Mrs Frank or Mrs Alice Hitchcock - as he did not state particularly. Please direct to Trivoli, Peoria Co. <hr /> Hitchcock Alice L Trivoli Ills Jany 17 64 Her husband Captain H. of 86th Regt sent $250.00 through Allott Commission to be sent by express to her at Peoria. She has not received the money. Write her immediately inquiring name of Comm - - & tell her that the matter shall be investigated Write both Commissioners Executive Office Jany 21 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/380987bc707ef2927488dda633255b4f.pdf 3dea04f7b52f6143127d1ab1279978e9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Head-Quarters, State of Illinois, Adjutant General's Office. Sanitary Department. Springfield, January. 11, 1864. His Excellency Governor Yates Sir Respectfully replying to your note of the 8 inst. I have the honor to submit, in obedience to your request the Statements hereunto annexed, of the list of Agents now in the service of the Illinois State Sanitary Commission, the place where located, the monthly compensation, and the home residence of each. Also the names of those whose commissions have recently been revoked. Your Obedient Servant Allen C Fuller Adjutant General. <hr /> List of Agents in the employ of the Illinois State Sanitary Commission January 8, 1864 Names Where located Compensation Home residence Milton E. Worral U. S. Allotment Comd. & San. Agent. Chattanooga Tenn. Expenses Quincy Ills Jervis F. Weeks Medical Examr. & San. field Agent. Chattanooga Tenn. $100 per mo. Peru " Edwd I. Eno San. & Relief Agent. Nashville Tenn $50.00 " " Jacksonville " John C. McCoy " " " Louisville Ky $50.00 " " " " " C. T. Chase Receiving & Distributing, Cairo, Ills $83.33 " Chicago " T. P. Robb do do Memphis Tenn. $83.33 " do " Names of Agents whose Commissions have recently been revoked E. C. Sackett Vicksburg Miss. visiting & relief $50.00 Beardstown Ills. Wm. L. Sargent Chattanooga, & home field $50.00 Jacksonville " A. B. Moreau Saint Louis, Receiving & For'ding. Expenses. Saint Louis Mo. <hr /> Fuller A C. AG Office Jany 11 64 Statement of Agents now employed by State Sanitary Commission. Executive Office 13 Jany 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Allen C. Fuller to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507414 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. General Head-Quarters, State of Illinois, Adjutant General's Office. Sanitary Department. Springfield, January. 11, 1864. His Excellency Governor Yates Sir Respectfully replying to your note of the 8 inst. I have the honor to submit, in obedience to your request the Statements hereunto annexed, of the list of Agents now in the service of the Illinois State Sanitary Commission, the place where located, the monthly compensation, and the home residence of each. Also the names of those whose commissions have recently been revoked. Your Obedient Servant Allen C Fuller Adjutant General. <hr /> List of Agents in the employ of the Illinois State Sanitary Commission January 8, 1864 Names Where located Compensation Home residence Milton E. Worral U. S. Allotment Comd. & San. Agent. Chattanooga Tenn. Expenses Quincy Ills Jervis F. Weeks Medical Examr. & San. field Agent. Chattanooga Tenn. $100 per mo. Peru " Edwd I. Eno San. & Relief Agent. Nashville Tenn $50.00 " " Jacksonville " John C. McCoy " " " Louisville Ky $50.00 " " " " " C. T. Chase Receiving & Distributing, Cairo, Ills $83.33 " Chicago " T. P. Robb do do Memphis Tenn. $83.33 " do " Names of Agents whose Commissions have recently been revoked E. C. Sackett Vicksburg Miss. visiting & relief $50.00 Beardstown Ills. Wm. L. Sargent Chattanooga, & home field $50.00 Jacksonville " A. B. Moreau Saint Louis, Receiving & For'ding. Expenses. Saint Louis Mo. <hr /> Fuller A C. AG Office Jany 11 64 Statement of Agents now employed by State Sanitary Commission. Executive Office 13 Jany 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/6c5185c27f6e21dfcd987c580972d2df.pdf ada9b886b2c2f0296e65c4f36f0041d7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Litchfield Jany. 18th 1864 To his Excellency Gov. R. Yates Dr. Sir I have two sons in the 80th Regt Ill. Vols. From one I learn that there is an effort making in the regiment to have the vacancy of the Cols position filled by one of the officers that are now with the Regiment. It may be none of my business, but such vacancy being filled whilst the Lt. Co., Major and the greater part of the line officers are suffering in Libby prison. I think it an act of great injustice to say the least. I beleive it is said to be understood that whoever gets the appointment shall resign immedeately on the release of the officers that are in Libby. But it dont seeme right to me that Lt. Col. Rodgers should be cheated out of nearly a years salary as Col simply because he through no fault of his is a prisoner and some Skulking Officer who knows nothing of hardships past present and prospective <hr /> endured and to be endured by the officers and men composing the ill Starred expedition of Col. Straights. Should have the Col place There is no doubt that on the release of the Officers, but what Lt. Col. Rodgers will be the choice of the Regiment for Colonel. Pardon this plain letter as I know Col. Rodgers was mainely instrumental in getting up the Regiment and I understand that he and Major Bates are worth more to the Regiment than all the other Officers. Having great confidence that you will do what is just in the premises, I remain Yours Truly Andrew Miller P.S. I was enrolling Officer for this County in 1862 and as yet have received no pay. My Deputies are dunning me nearly every day and as I need it very much will you please inform me whether the money is ready or not A. M. <hr /> Miller Andrew Litchfield Jany 1864. Learns that a captain is to be appointed Col of 80h Regt. while the Lieut Col & Major are prisoners of war now at Richmond, Thinks it very unfair &c &c Ansd as directed - Jany 25th 64. Hirshbach Answer due consideration will be give to his letter & send to Adjt. Genl. Aly The Capt - must not be apptd over absent officers Executive Office Jany 21, 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Andrew Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507446 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. Litchfield Jany. 18th 1864 To his Excellency Gov. R. Yates Dr. Sir I have two sons in the 80th Regt Ill. Vols. From one I learn that there is an effort making in the regiment to have the vacancy of the Cols position filled by one of the officers that are now with the Regiment. It may be none of my business, but such vacancy being filled whilst the Lt. Co., Major and the greater part of the line officers are suffering in Libby prison. I think it an act of great injustice to say the least. I beleive it is said to be understood that whoever gets the appointment shall resign immedeately on the release of the officers that are in Libby. But it dont seeme right to me that Lt. Col. Rodgers should be cheated out of nearly a years salary as Col simply because he through no fault of his is a prisoner and some Skulking Officer who knows nothing of hardships past present and prospective <hr /> endured and to be endured by the officers and men composing the ill Starred expedition of Col. Straights. Should have the Col place There is no doubt that on the release of the Officers, but what Lt. Col. Rodgers will be the choice of the Regiment for Colonel. Pardon this plain letter as I know Col. Rodgers was mainely instrumental in getting up the Regiment and I understand that he and Major Bates are worth more to the Regiment than all the other Officers. Having great confidence that you will do what is just in the premises, I remain Yours Truly Andrew Miller P.S. I was enrolling Officer for this County in 1862 and as yet have received no pay. My Deputies are dunning me nearly every day and as I need it very much will you please inform me whether the money is ready or not A. M. <hr /> Miller Andrew Litchfield Jany 1864. Learns that a captain is to be appointed Col of 80h Regt. while the Lieut Col & Major are prisoners of war now at Richmond, Thinks it very unfair &c &c Ansd as directed - Jany 25th 64. Hirshbach Answer due consideration will be give to his letter & send to Adjt. Genl. Aly The Capt - must not be apptd over absent officers Executive Office Jany 21, 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/4da1a5d067581c9aded5fb2b7dca89bf.pdf caec59f6c040e4354bef93a6c759525e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with And. McFarland 1/28/64 Executive Department, Kansas. Office of Auditor of State. Topeka, Jany 19th 1864. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir On the Part of the state of Kansas, I am desirous to ascertain whether or not this state can make arangements with you for the care and keeping in your verry valuable Insane Asylum the Insane of our state. (five or Six in number) Our State is as yet only thinly Settled and that unfortunate class of our inhabitants the Insane are but few. It will not justify us in building at Present an asylum for them Provided we can get them cared for elsewhare <hr /> having once resided in your state for five or six years (at Jacksonville) and knowing something of your well regulated institutions I have thus on the Part of the state been induced to make this aplication If it is Posable for you to receive into your asylum our Insane you will communicate to Me the same setting forth the terms &c &c. An early answer will be duly appreciated I My Dear sir your Most obediant servant Asa Hairgrove Auditor of state of Kan <hr /> Write Dr McFarland for an answer to this--stating that he has answered heretofore but would like to have his answer to enclose to writer hereof Richd Yates Send reply Hairgrove Asa Auditor of Kansas Topeka Jany 19 64. Wishes to know if a limited number of Insane could be admitted in Ills Hospital. Enclosed herewith answer of Dr McFarland Superintendent of which a copy was furnished by him to Mr Hargrove Acknowledged recpt Feby. 4th 1864. Executive Office Feby 2 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Asa Hairgrove to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507453 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 And. McFarland 1/28/64 Executive Department, Kansas. Office of Auditor of State. Topeka, Jany 19th 1864. His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dear Sir On the Part of the state of Kansas, I am desirous to ascertain whether or not this state can make arangements with you for the care and keeping in your verry valuable Insane Asylum the Insane of our state. (five or Six in number) Our State is as yet only thinly Settled and that unfortunate class of our inhabitants the Insane are but few. It will not justify us in building at Present an asylum for them Provided we can get them cared for elsewhare <hr /> having once resided in your state for five or six years (at Jacksonville) and knowing something of your well regulated institutions I have thus on the Part of the state been induced to make this aplication If it is Posable for you to receive into your asylum our Insane you will communicate to Me the same setting forth the terms &c &c. An early answer will be duly appreciated I My Dear sir your Most obediant servant Asa Hairgrove Auditor of state of Kan <hr /> Write Dr McFarland for an answer to this--stating that he has answered heretofore but would like to have his answer to enclose to writer hereof Richd Yates Send reply Hairgrove Asa Auditor of Kansas Topeka Jany 19 64. Wishes to know if a limited number of Insane could be admitted in Ills Hospital. Enclosed herewith answer of Dr McFarland Superintendent of which a copy was furnished by him to Mr Hargrove Acknowledged recpt Feby. 4th 1864. Executive Office Feby 2 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/19e18d86d22e927d76769fea40dd8392.pdf 519f62aaa6b10268959275d483c7892c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Archibald H. Welsh letter 1/4/63 Chicago Jan 15th 64 Dear Governer I take the liberty to enclose you letter which I received several days ago from my esteemed friend Mr Welch It speaks for its self - He wants you to commission William B Gale now a private in the Board of Trade Battery of this city - Some time ago Gen Farnsworth offered him a position in his Cavelry regiment now being raised in Kane County either as Capt or Lieutenant if you would commission him Mr Welch told me where in Chicago that he ---- had letters from Gen Farnsworth to that affect I understood him to say the letters had been forwarded to you at Springfield - Mr Gale has been highly recommended for promotion by his Capt (Capt Stokes) these recommendations I understand have also been forwarded to you. I know Mr Gale personoly - he was formely a salesman in the well known Dry Good House of Cooley Farwell Co of this City - prompted by Patriotism he left a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per year & -{illegible] future prospects to serve his country as a private ---- If you can commission him in Fransworths Regiment I wish you would do so - he would accept a Commission as lieutenant or Capt in army one on the Cold Regiments now being raised - I stake my Honor & personal reputation as to the [illegible] of the [illegible] here made by myself and also by my friend Welch - I will esteem it a great personal favor to my self if you will take time to consider this case and let me know the result - if you can commission him please do so and ---- forward the same to me You will notice my friend Welch offers to pay me for my trouble - even from your limited acquaintance with me I hardly think it [nessry?] to say under no circumstances would I except any thing I shall wait for an early reply Your obt Sevant C C Parks Write Parks a very full letter explaining difficulties &c & hand me back letters to be refd to Adjt Genl <hr /> Parks C.C. Chicago Jany 15 1864 Encloses letter received from Mr Welch- wishes a commission for Wm B Glale of "Board Trade Battery," he has been highly recommended for promotion. Write Parks a very full letter explaining difficulties &c & hand me back letters to be refd to [illegible] Genl ----- Answered Feb 6th 1864 explaining rule governing promotions - (Order 43 AGO) If Farnsworth would recommend and it would be satisfactory to [Company?] of his new Cav. Regt - Govr. would commission - Would be glad to make appt of Gale to please both Parks & Welch but that the well established rule would not now permit it in his own or any Co in another regiment in the field Loomis Executive Office Jany 19 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 5 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. C. Parks to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507440 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 Archibald H. Welsh letter 1/4/63 Chicago Jan 15th 64 Dear Governer I take the liberty to enclose you letter which I received several days ago from my esteemed friend Mr Welch It speaks for its self - He wants you to commission William B Gale now a private in the Board of Trade Battery of this city - Some time ago Gen Farnsworth offered him a position in his Cavelry regiment now being raised in Kane County either as Capt or Lieutenant if you would commission him Mr Welch told me where in Chicago that he ---- had letters from Gen Farnsworth to that affect I understood him to say the letters had been forwarded to you at Springfield - Mr Gale has been highly recommended for promotion by his Capt (Capt Stokes) these recommendations I understand have also been forwarded to you. I know Mr Gale personoly - he was formely a salesman in the well known Dry Good House of Cooley Farwell Co of this City - prompted by Patriotism he left a salary of fifteen hundred dollars per year & -{illegible] future prospects to serve his country as a private ---- If you can commission him in Fransworths Regiment I wish you would do so - he would accept a Commission as lieutenant or Capt in army one on the Cold Regiments now being raised - I stake my Honor & personal reputation as to the [illegible] of the [illegible] here made by myself and also by my friend Welch - I will esteem it a great personal favor to my self if you will take time to consider this case and let me know the result - if you can commission him please do so and ---- forward the same to me You will notice my friend Welch offers to pay me for my trouble - even from your limited acquaintance with me I hardly think it [nessry?] to say under no circumstances would I except any thing I shall wait for an early reply Your obt Sevant C C Parks Write Parks a very full letter explaining difficulties &c & hand me back letters to be refd to Adjt Genl <hr /> Parks C.C. Chicago Jany 15 1864 Encloses letter received from Mr Welch- wishes a commission for Wm B Glale of "Board Trade Battery," he has been highly recommended for promotion. Write Parks a very full letter explaining difficulties &c & hand me back letters to be refd to [illegible] Genl ----- Answered Feb 6th 1864 explaining rule governing promotions - (Order 43 AGO) If Farnsworth would recommend and it would be satisfactory to [Company?] of his new Cav. Regt - Govr. would commission - Would be glad to make appt of Gale to please both Parks & Welch but that the well established rule would not now permit it in his own or any Co in another regiment in the field Loomis Executive Office Jany 19 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/bf9d618ec536afc291f8ace17c10bb4d.pdf 29ac4eb157852e93f0d19a4e178bb311 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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. Cook to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507437 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/158a1ca1ce9b3b18cfff0ea271ada2d1.pdf d3c6ef3305e2725100f6a0d1d6000962 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Counties of Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Washington and Clinton. Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 12th District, Illinois. Alton, Madison Co., Jany 11th 1864 O H Miner Esq Dr Sir Permit me to trouble you again. I have just made arrangements to go south to rent a plantation partly on account of my health which is not good and partly because I am induced to believe there is money in the operation and it has occurred to me that a recommendation as to Loyalty Honesty and other qualifications might be of service to me from the Gov or other state officials, and not having time to visit Springfield I take the liberty to trouble you to obtain for me such [illegible] as you may think I need or are worthy of. I would further say that I am personally acquainted <hr /> with Mr Field the President of the Commission for renting abandoned plantations, and last year he was very anxious to have me join him, down there and take a plantation but my circumstances were such then that I could not do so, and I see that new men are now appointed by the Treasury Department which may invoke the removal of the present Commission and it is to provide for this emergency that I ask for recommendations from our State officials If you feel disposed to render me any assistance in this direction it will be duly appreciated by Yours Fraternally D C Martin <hr /> Martin. D. C. Colln Office. Interl. Revenue. Alton. Ills Jany 13. 1864. Writes to O H Miner, to obtain for him a letter of recommendation to the Commsr. of abandoned Plantations. Respectfully referred to his Excellency Gov Yates with request for letter for Mr M whom I know to be a loyal & honest man. O. H. Miner Letter for Mr D C Martin to Comrs. Ab. Plantatns handed to Mr Miner Jan 14' 64. Loomis ADC Executive Office Jan 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. C. Martin to O. H. Miner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507415 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. Counties of Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Washington and Clinton. Collector's Office, United States Internal Revenue, 12th District, Illinois. Alton, Madison Co., Jany 11th 1864 O H Miner Esq Dr Sir Permit me to trouble you again. I have just made arrangements to go south to rent a plantation partly on account of my health which is not good and partly because I am induced to believe there is money in the operation and it has occurred to me that a recommendation as to Loyalty Honesty and other qualifications might be of service to me from the Gov or other state officials, and not having time to visit Springfield I take the liberty to trouble you to obtain for me such [illegible] as you may think I need or are worthy of. I would further say that I am personally acquainted <hr /> with Mr Field the President of the Commission for renting abandoned plantations, and last year he was very anxious to have me join him, down there and take a plantation but my circumstances were such then that I could not do so, and I see that new men are now appointed by the Treasury Department which may invoke the removal of the present Commission and it is to provide for this emergency that I ask for recommendations from our State officials If you feel disposed to render me any assistance in this direction it will be duly appreciated by Yours Fraternally D C Martin <hr /> Martin. D. C. Colln Office. Interl. Revenue. Alton. Ills Jany 13. 1864. Writes to O H Miner, to obtain for him a letter of recommendation to the Commsr. of abandoned Plantations. Respectfully referred to his Excellency Gov Yates with request for letter for Mr M whom I know to be a loyal & honest man. O. H. Miner Letter for Mr D C Martin to Comrs. Ab. Plantatns handed to Mr Miner Jan 14' 64. Loomis ADC Executive Office Jan 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/b3ccae44b533758ebc3b0d65780a1b23.pdf 8d6b2a88af8cf9739524f5e382affaa2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with J. M. Riley letter 1/16/64 Head Quarters Co. I. 8th Reg. I. C. Lawson Genl Hospital St. Louis Mo Jan 11/64 I respectfully endorse the above, and beleive Sergt. Flick qualified. Worthy and deserving of the promotion herein asked for. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Lawrence Cahill 1st Lt Comdg. Co I 8th Rg. I. 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Endorsement of Lawrence Cahill to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507419 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 J. M. Riley letter 1/16/64 Head Quarters Co. I. 8th Reg. I. C. Lawson Genl Hospital St. Louis Mo Jan 11/64 I respectfully endorse the above, and beleive Sergt. Flick qualified. Worthy and deserving of the promotion herein asked for. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Lawrence Cahill 1st Lt Comdg. Co I 8th Rg. I. 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/863fad214ebcab7b40b84c1ee67ed9ee.pdf 746c65a6b51779e9b908813b5d099609 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Francis A. Hoffmann Collections & Exchange, Fire Insurance. Consul for Several German States. Chicago Jan. 18 1864 My very dear Governor: It gives me the greatest pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your letter. I will reply at length in a few days and will now only express my gratitude and delight. Col. Salomon goes to Springfield on business connected with his Regt. I am particularly desirous that Col. S. should have all the Kind assistance which you can possibly render him to accomplish the object of his visit. I take a particular interest not only in the 82d but particularly in Col S. personally, he is a brave and efficient officer and has much political influence in this city, and beg most urgently to recommend him to your consideration. - More anon. Your friend Francis A Hoffmann <hr /> Hon. Francis A. Hoffmann Chicago Jany 18 - 64 Introducing Lt Col Salomon & requesting that application be made to have him detailed on Recruiting service for 82nd Regt. Made application Jany 26. 64 by telegraph. Retd Jany 22. Granted Hirschbach Executive Office Jany 23 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Francis A. Hoffman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507451 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. Francis A. Hoffmann Collections & Exchange, Fire Insurance. Consul for Several German States. Chicago Jan. 18 1864 My very dear Governor: It gives me the greatest pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your letter. I will reply at length in a few days and will now only express my gratitude and delight. Col. Salomon goes to Springfield on business connected with his Regt. I am particularly desirous that Col. S. should have all the Kind assistance which you can possibly render him to accomplish the object of his visit. I take a particular interest not only in the 82d but particularly in Col S. personally, he is a brave and efficient officer and has much political influence in this city, and beg most urgently to recommend him to your consideration. - More anon. Your friend Francis A Hoffmann <hr /> Hon. Francis A. Hoffmann Chicago Jany 18 - 64 Introducing Lt Col Salomon & requesting that application be made to have him detailed on Recruiting service for 82nd Regt. Made application Jany 26. 64 by telegraph. Retd Jany 22. Granted Hirschbach Executive Office Jany 23 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/72ec8c641384080396d4bf1adfad6316.pdf 46712b0c743df47003d09e312bcde8ab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chattanooga, Tenn. Jan 13th. 64. R. Yates Sir there being considerable misunderstanding in reguard to the expiration of our time, I thought I would write you a fiew lines in reguard to it. Some say we go out in June, some say July, others say August &c. &c. now dear Sir, if you will take the trouble to write just a fiew lines & tell me when our time expires, you will confer a great favor not only upon me, but manny others. Ever Your Humble Servt. Serg. Francis Cleaveland, Direct Francis Cleaveland. Co B. Convalescent Camp Sheridans Division. 4th A. C. Chattanooga Tenn. the number of the regt is the 27th Ills. our co is E. <hr /> Cleaveland Frances Chattanooga Jany 13 1864 Wishes to know when the term of enlistment of 27th Regt will expire. Ascertain & answer soon Executive Office Jany 23 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Francis Cleaveland to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507424 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, Tenn. Jan 13th. 64. R. Yates Sir there being considerable misunderstanding in reguard to the expiration of our time, I thought I would write you a fiew lines in reguard to it. Some say we go out in June, some say July, others say August &c. &c. now dear Sir, if you will take the trouble to write just a fiew lines & tell me when our time expires, you will confer a great favor not only upon me, but manny others. Ever Your Humble Servt. Serg. Francis Cleaveland, Direct Francis Cleaveland. Co B. Convalescent Camp Sheridans Division. 4th A. C. Chattanooga Tenn. the number of the regt is the 27th Ills. our co is E. <hr /> Cleaveland Frances Chattanooga Jany 13 1864 Wishes to know when the term of enlistment of 27th Regt will expire. Ascertain & answer soon Executive Office Jany 23 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/9d39dd6557b8ba1ade3f7d57f2ffc601.pdf d2be0c4c4294b02459caeea4cf9df0fc 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 A. Willeford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507461 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/630d316b1cb4b9872e9f71b503f5de19.pdf 5ddeb6f44acc795449ffa321d10387b5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp 9th Ills. Cavalry Colliersville Tenn Jan 15th/64 Hon. Richard Yates. Sir A question of considerable doubt and of importance has been greatly agitated and discussed among those men who enlisted in this regiment the first of August 1862 and upon which we respectfully ask your opion. We enlisted with the understanding to serve the unexpired term of the regiment and to be mustered out at the expiration of the term of the regiment, but this was not entered on the muster roll. the muster roll upon which our names appear reads for three years or during the war, to this, we called the attention of the recruting officers, to which he replied that made no difference. that he was recruting under a Special order to fill the deficency of the regt. we never had an occasion before this to investigate the matter & upon which seems to be a great diversity of opion as to whether we are legitimately bound for the three years. Is it possible <hr /> to have the terms upon which we enlisted entered on the rolls, provided we obtain an affidavit from the recruting officer embracing all the facts pertaining to our enlistment? Your most obedient Servant Geo. B. Crawford. private Co "M" 9th Ills. Cav <hr /> Crawford Geo B. Colliersville Tenn Jany 15 64. Wishes to know when the term of enlistment of the 9th Cavalry, will expire They were enlisted for 3 years or during the war. Answer carefully Executive Office Jany 28 1864 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 B. Crawford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507438 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. Camp 9th Ills. Cavalry Colliersville Tenn Jan 15th/64 Hon. Richard Yates. Sir A question of considerable doubt and of importance has been greatly agitated and discussed among those men who enlisted in this regiment the first of August 1862 and upon which we respectfully ask your opion. We enlisted with the understanding to serve the unexpired term of the regiment and to be mustered out at the expiration of the term of the regiment, but this was not entered on the muster roll. the muster roll upon which our names appear reads for three years or during the war, to this, we called the attention of the recruting officers, to which he replied that made no difference. that he was recruting under a Special order to fill the deficency of the regt. we never had an occasion before this to investigate the matter & upon which seems to be a great diversity of opion as to whether we are legitimately bound for the three years. Is it possible <hr /> to have the terms upon which we enlisted entered on the rolls, provided we obtain an affidavit from the recruting officer embracing all the facts pertaining to our enlistment? Your most obedient Servant Geo. B. Crawford. private Co "M" 9th Ills. Cav <hr /> Crawford Geo B. Colliersville Tenn Jany 15 64. Wishes to know when the term of enlistment of the 9th Cavalry, will expire They were enlisted for 3 years or during the war. Answer carefully Executive Office Jany 28 1864 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/b6a2ca456e3b90bca0fd4f62a181f807.pdf f77025c8381abd6207abc0c4106d629f 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Gillum Hopper to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507428 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/4ed81f8bef131c73f7cd011db8b4c043.pdf 3f94b2d6e74dd14b36f57a4a796711c2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Canton Jan 20th 1864 To Gov Yates Dear Sir As a soldier in the field in the service of my Country I adress you upon a subject that has a deep interest to me but may not interest you mutch, I wish to ask of you a favor, I belong to the 88th Regt of Ills Vol Inft now in front of Chattanooga seven miles about the 5th of this month I made an application for a leave of absence to visit my family which I have be seperated from four years with the exception of one week. My wife being sick & not expected to live it was granted twenty days from Nashville I started & made the best time that I could <hr /> But owing to detainage on the way by snow & loss getting off of the track it took me eight days getting home I found my wife verry sick & I would ask you to give me an extention of my leave of absence for ten days if you can consistently by so doing you will confer upon me a great favor for which I will be verry thankful pliese answer by return mail or by the soldier that I sent this by with this I close hoping to hear from you soon Accept of my compliments & best wishes Henry, S, Latourrette Capt Comd Co G 88th Reg Ills Vol Inft <hr /> Lattenette Henry S Capt Co G 88th Regt. Canton Jany 20 1864 He is on furlough his family very sick Wishes an extension of his furlough Apply for extension & answer Executive Office Jany 23 1864 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Henry S. Latonrrette to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507460 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 Jan 20th 1864 To Gov Yates Dear Sir As a soldier in the field in the service of my Country I adress you upon a subject that has a deep interest to me but may not interest you mutch, I wish to ask of you a favor, I belong to the 88th Regt of Ills Vol Inft now in front of Chattanooga seven miles about the 5th of this month I made an application for a leave of absence to visit my family which I have be seperated from four years with the exception of one week. My wife being sick & not expected to live it was granted twenty days from Nashville I started & made the best time that I could <hr /> But owing to detainage on the way by snow & loss getting off of the track it took me eight days getting home I found my wife verry sick & I would ask you to give me an extention of my leave of absence for ten days if you can consistently by so doing you will confer upon me a great favor for which I will be verry thankful pliese answer by return mail or by the soldier that I sent this by with this I close hoping to hear from you soon Accept of my compliments & best wishes Henry, S, Latourrette Capt Comd Co G 88th Reg Ills Vol Inft <hr /> Lattenette Henry S Capt Co G 88th Regt. Canton Jany 20 1864 He is on furlough his family very sick Wishes an extension of his furlough Apply for extension & answer Executive Office Jany 23 1864 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/27b57b624960bf236f1610fd016e3f54.pdf 8407377076aa2331ace3ddbd53eb2234 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island January 18th 1864 Dear Governor: Your kind letter informing me of the applications for the post of Sutler in Rock Island and tendering your kind offices in the matter, adds much to the weight of obligation I am already under to you. The position of Sutler is now held by Mr Albert C Dart, of this city, under appointment of Col Rusch late commandant of Col Johnson the present commandant of the Barracks, and which appointment is as I suppose, now on file in the War Department for the indorsement of the Secretary. Mr Dart is one of the very best and most reliable business men, and active working republicans in our city, and is iminently deserving of the place. His application was based on the request of the leading business men of the city, and his discharge of the duties of the position has met the unqualified acceptance of the officers in charge and all others concerned. For his sake I should be highly gratified to have his appointment approved and his commission issued. <hr /> Besides, let me add confidentially, that I have a personal interest, which would be very materially promoted by his permanent appointment to the place. Consequently, the exercise of your influence in his behalf, in such manner as in your judgment will most effectively serve to obtain his appointment and commission, at an early day, will very greatly oblige me, And this I would make free to ask of you as an especial personal favor. The uncertainty that now rests upon the matter interferes very considerably with the business arrangements of Mr Dart and myself for the future. It would be a real pleasure to me to avail myself of your kind invitation to visit you at Springfield and I shall seek an opportunity to do so. At present my court is in session here, and will occupy me for a fortnight or so. After that I know not what may "turn up" Remember me to Mrs Y. and believe me as Ever Your friend Ira O. Wilkinson <hr /> Wilkinson Ira O. Rock Island Jany 8 64. Recommending Albert C Dart for appointment of Sutler at Rock Island. Write strong letter to President---recommending Dart. Executive office Jany 21 64 File Private 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Ira O. Wilkinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507448 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. Rock Island January 18th 1864 Dear Governor: Your kind letter informing me of the applications for the post of Sutler in Rock Island and tendering your kind offices in the matter, adds much to the weight of obligation I am already under to you. The position of Sutler is now held by Mr Albert C Dart, of this city, under appointment of Col Rusch late commandant of Col Johnson the present commandant of the Barracks, and which appointment is as I suppose, now on file in the War Department for the indorsement of the Secretary. Mr Dart is one of the very best and most reliable business men, and active working republicans in our city, and is iminently deserving of the place. His application was based on the request of the leading business men of the city, and his discharge of the duties of the position has met the unqualified acceptance of the officers in charge and all others concerned. For his sake I should be highly gratified to have his appointment approved and his commission issued. <hr /> Besides, let me add confidentially, that I have a personal interest, which would be very materially promoted by his permanent appointment to the place. Consequently, the exercise of your influence in his behalf, in such manner as in your judgment will most effectively serve to obtain his appointment and commission, at an early day, will very greatly oblige me, And this I would make free to ask of you as an especial personal favor. The uncertainty that now rests upon the matter interferes very considerably with the business arrangements of Mr Dart and myself for the future. It would be a real pleasure to me to avail myself of your kind invitation to visit you at Springfield and I shall seek an opportunity to do so. At present my court is in session here, and will occupy me for a fortnight or so. After that I know not what may "turn up" Remember me to Mrs Y. and believe me as Ever Your friend Ira O. Wilkinson <hr /> Wilkinson Ira O. Rock Island Jany 8 64. Recommending Albert C Dart for appointment of Sutler at Rock Island. Write strong letter to President---recommending Dart. Executive office Jany 21 64 File Private 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/32081ce9797a6475ad12952fe2cdf5ca.pdf 9c9bdf6b5ef5a3b494e2307c364c7bc2 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 Isaac S. West to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507442 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/595a971c0aad6d1cc5e29aaa249e7782.pdf 1effe05e02ce18f8b2549ad1faf74cab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Eureka Woodford Cty Ills Jan 11 1864 His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir In the event of the President calling for a 100,000 or any number of men to wipe out Richmond, and relieve our suffering boys, now prisoners of war in that second nest treason. I wish you to give me authority to get up a company of fighting men. I can do it. I will be most happy to do so. While I remain Respectfully J. G. Lamper, M. D. Eureka, Ills Hon. R. Yates, Gov Springfield Ills Refer to <hr /> Lamper J G. Eureka Jany 11 64 Wishes authority to get up a company of fighting men to take to Richmond in case the President calls for men for that purpose. Executive Office 13 1864 Answer Will give him a show. 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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. G. Lamper to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507417 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. Eureka Woodford Cty Ills Jan 11 1864 His Excellency Gov Yates Springfield Ills Dear Sir In the event of the President calling for a 100,000 or any number of men to wipe out Richmond, and relieve our suffering boys, now prisoners of war in that second nest treason. I wish you to give me authority to get up a company of fighting men. I can do it. I will be most happy to do so. While I remain Respectfully J. G. Lamper, M. D. Eureka, Ills Hon. R. Yates, Gov Springfield Ills Refer to <hr /> Lamper J G. Eureka Jany 11 64 Wishes authority to get up a company of fighting men to take to Richmond in case the President calls for men for that purpose. Executive Office 13 1864 Answer Will give him a show. 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/bb29c4a15412e681579ee88585ad95f4.pdf 2164f2cfb27f43ecc888d71f42e24385 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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 J. L. Crane to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507458 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/f2f67a08a142cd05aa21c8a733d21587.pdf 53200a3b83f5f1f6f22aefcdd76cc186 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. H of R Jany 11th 64. Gov Yates Please look at the enclosed & if such certificate is needed I will feel much obliged if you will furnish it to me for Mr. Gay. Mr. Gay is certainly loyal & has two brothers in the army. Respectfully Yours J. M. Holyoke <hr /> Holyoke Hon J. M House of Repr. Jany 11th 1865. Recommending Mr Gay. 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) 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. M. Holyoke to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507418 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. H of R Jany 11th 64. Gov Yates Please look at the enclosed & if such certificate is needed I will feel much obliged if you will furnish it to me for Mr. Gay. Mr. Gay is certainly loyal & has two brothers in the army. Respectfully Yours J. M. Holyoke <hr /> Holyoke Hon J. M House of Repr. Jany 11th 1865. Recommending Mr Gay. 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/3ed89abdee10a15f2477e27ad62d8ba2.pdf f4fcd58054a02dbffc4e750c0c809f87 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with Lawrence Cahill letter 1/11/64 Head Quarters Co I. "8th" Reg I. C Lawson Genl Hospital St Louis Mo Jan 16h 1864 To His Excellency Richard Yates Govenor of Illinois. Govenor I respectfully beg leave to State that I have been authorized by C. I. 8th Reg I. C to forward to your excellency this petition, And to speak for them. This Company has 75 men on its roll, but three of those have never reported to the Company, Thus the actual strength of the Company is but 72, And three of this Number are on a furlough, which leaves 69 present every one has signed this petition, and we know those who are on furlough would Sign it if they were here. We respectfully state that we enlisted as Volunteers, with the right and privilege of Choosing our own officers. And we feel that this is still our right, or it should be our right, Our wounds have disabled us from field service. This certainly should not disfranshise us of choosing our own officers again. And we are loth to beleive that the goverment for which we have fought and bled will take from us this privilege. And compel us to accept such officers as may be put over us regardless of how little experience or Judgement they may have, A large portion of us are Illinoians, the rest are <hr /> from different states. But as one man we earnestly, yet most respectfully appeal to your excellency and ask you to forward this pettion to his excellency President Lincoln, and use your influence in urging in our behalf the appointment of Sergt Flick to the position of Second Lieut of this Company. Beleiving it to be our right as Volunteers to have our choice of at least one officer, and that your excellency will so consider it. We cheerfully leave it in your hands, confidant if there is any help for the Widows Son, that our rights through you will be granted us, and thereby justice would be done to Sergt Flick, and the best interest of this Company promoted. I am Sir Very Respcty Your Obdt Servant J M. Riley Co I. 8th Reg I. C <hr /> Riley I M. Co I 8th Regt I. C. Saint Louis Jany 16 1864. Encloses petition from 69 members of company recommending George W Flick for 2 Lieut. Apply for them & write them fully Executive Office Jany 21 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 08 (January 11-20, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. M. Riley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-01-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507441 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 Lawrence Cahill letter 1/11/64 Head Quarters Co I. "8th" Reg I. C Lawson Genl Hospital St Louis Mo Jan 16h 1864 To His Excellency Richard Yates Govenor of Illinois. Govenor I respectfully beg leave to State that I have been authorized by C. I. 8th Reg I. C to forward to your excellency this petition, And to speak for them. This Company has 75 men on its roll, but three of those have never reported to the Company, Thus the actual strength of the Company is but 72, And three of this Number are on a furlough, which leaves 69 present every one has signed this petition, and we know those who are on furlough would Sign it if they were here. We respectfully state that we enlisted as Volunteers, with the right and privilege of Choosing our own officers. And we feel that this is still our right, or it should be our right, Our wounds have disabled us from field service. This certainly should not disfranshise us of choosing our own officers again. And we are loth to beleive that the goverment for which we have fought and bled will take from us this privilege. And compel us to accept such officers as may be put over us regardless of how little experience or Judgement they may have, A large portion of us are Illinoians, the rest are <hr /> from different states. But as one man we earnestly, yet most respectfully appeal to your excellency and ask you to forward this pettion to his excellency President Lincoln, and use your influence in urging in our behalf the appointment of Sergt Flick to the position of Second Lieut of this Company. Beleiving it to be our right as Volunteers to have our choice of at least one officer, and that your excellency will so consider it. We cheerfully leave it in your hands, confidant if there is any help for the Widows Son, that our rights through you will be granted us, and thereby justice would be done to Sergt Flick, and the best interest of this Company promoted. I am Sir Very Respcty Your Obdt Servant J M. Riley Co I. 8th Reg I. C <hr /> Riley I M. Co I 8th Regt I. C. Saint Louis Jany 16 1864. Encloses petition from 69 members of company recommending George W Flick for 2 Lieut. Apply for them & write them fully Executive Office Jany 21 64 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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