1 25 39 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/da5c1c432fa9f7574101d8f3e29598ba.pdf aa46e82a6ef212c8c6589b98fabd9c36 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With O.H. Browning letter 1/31/64 With N.B. Buford letter 2/11/64 With G. Clay Smith " 2/4/64 Chicago Feby 12th 1864 Gov Yates My very Dear Sir Allow me to introduce to your acquaintance Mr Temple Buford of Rock Island Son of our mutual friend Brig Genl N.B. Buford, who comes to your city on military business. Any aid & assistance you will give him will not be forgotten by his respected father nor myself I am as ever very truly your friend & obligen Servant John W. Chickering 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 J. Chickering to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508557 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 O.H. Browning letter 1/31/64 With N.B. Buford letter 2/11/64 With G. Clay Smith " 2/4/64 Chicago Feby 12th 1864 Gov Yates My very Dear Sir Allow me to introduce to your acquaintance Mr Temple Buford of Rock Island Son of our mutual friend Brig Genl N.B. Buford, who comes to your city on military business. Any aid & assistance you will give him will not be forgotten by his respected father nor myself I am as ever very truly your friend & obligen Servant John W. Chickering 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/0b4fab3b029d74e6fa0a7c67a953f1cd.pdf 0aefda012676e67b05f77f4f79c546db 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 Addison Goodell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508571 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/1f9747e7bb21f311ba00548dd6be8894.pdf 36a63fae8b6a3ed5043f739aa58c2d65 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 Albion Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508549 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/c179d15459ed53e025e9b05f17074377.pdf ce8ef6a56ed1514d23f73ce44a1ea635 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508580 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/b05e58d799df86a22b8ba3f222c86e84.pdf f315de1e712f1c602f930f0e9a886b6b 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 Anton Berling to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508579 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/695470e1f2a1a508bcfee36fe12f0571.pdf 86d4bbea0af503d152f81dd09ff616f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola Feb 11th 1864 Gov Yates Dr Sir I have just learned that Capt Feltman Provost Marshal of 7th District has tendered his resignation I should be glad to receive the appointment I write to solicit your aid. I suppose the appointment would be made through proper channels. If you can and it would not be asking too much will you be so kind as to intercede for me with Col Oakes. I am too unwell to come to Springfield at present will perhaps be able to come by Saturday. I should not trouble you knowing the many applications you have for assistance, but I very much need a position, and I think I can bring enough influence to bear <hr /> <pre>With your influence to warrant me in making the effort you can learn better than any one if the resignation has been tendered I hope you will be so disposed as to assist me in this matter and should I succeed I can perhaps be of infinite service to you hereafter to be Candid it is as much or more a matter of Dollars and Cents as anything else this is the reason I am so urgent in my supplications Knowing you are well acquainted with my situation All my life almost I can speak with more freedom - </pre> Yours Respectfully Berj F. Ford <hr /> Ford. Benj F. Tuscola Ills Feb. 11 1864 Asks the Appt. of Prost Marshall of 7th District vacant by resignation of Cap [Fithian?] Executive Office Feby 17 64 Ans File 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 Bery F. Ford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508550 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tuscola Feb 11th 1864 Gov Yates Dr Sir I have just learned that Capt Feltman Provost Marshal of 7th District has tendered his resignation I should be glad to receive the appointment I write to solicit your aid. I suppose the appointment would be made through proper channels. If you can and it would not be asking too much will you be so kind as to intercede for me with Col Oakes. I am too unwell to come to Springfield at present will perhaps be able to come by Saturday. I should not trouble you knowing the many applications you have for assistance, but I very much need a position, and I think I can bring enough influence to bear <hr /> <pre>With your influence to warrant me in making the effort you can learn better than any one if the resignation has been tendered I hope you will be so disposed as to assist me in this matter and should I succeed I can perhaps be of infinite service to you hereafter to be Candid it is as much or more a matter of Dollars and Cents as anything else this is the reason I am so urgent in my supplications Knowing you are well acquainted with my situation All my life almost I can speak with more freedom - </pre> Yours Respectfully Berj F. Ford <hr /> Ford. Benj F. Tuscola Ills Feb. 11 1864 Asks the Appt. of Prost Marshall of 7th District vacant by resignation of Cap [Fithian?] Executive Office Feby 17 64 Ans File 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/b2914a01a2a54d910b7821785fa8a7d9.pdf f9d24e977dff397708d72292eb733830 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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. Moore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508554 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/8206602981bba8c29f081b7e68998452.pdf b539354304a015bb236f6d117f27991e 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 D. L. Harris to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508573 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/805a08174858873a4f0867c3705786fb.pdf c09144572e9b4056dce14114a516e017 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 E. B. Martindale to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508577 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/2c7c7df2f97d382dbde525f0e651a117.pdf 5b8713fc70739a59b6ab24d23c422f52 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 Edgar to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508564 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/10dcb995735ea230329ab6a4689d2194.pdf cdf072cc6bf571bddc6d0aab9bf87be5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Feb 12th 1864 Hon Richard Yates My dear sir I reached here in safety, found letters stating that all were well at home- and before going up to Kenosha sent off all your letters. I have heard from Bloomington and Galesburg, and have fixed the day for both places. I am to lecture in Bloomington on Monday next. After that my first engagement is for Friday, at Jacksonville. They cannot get the house before the <hr /> 19th - So unless they want a second lecture in Bloomington, I shall have Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for a visit in Springfield Do you think your town will bear another lecture? If so, suppose the Soldiers Aid Society take me for Wednesday the 17th. The subject of Lecture to be "The Men and Women of Twenty Years Hence" I offered Saturday the 20th to Quincy, but as Galesburg wants the 23rd instead of the 22nd, I shall have Saturday, Tuesday and Monday to spend in Quincy So if they want a second lecture they can have it. I stupidly forgot to take <hr /> down the names of the gentlemen to whom you wrote in my behalf. Perhaps you will be kind enough to drop a line to one of them, offering a second lecture - in case they wish any from me. I am ashamed to trouble you any more about my little business affairs. My present address is care of S.C. Griggs S9, 41 Lake St Chicago. Love to Mrs Yates and Katy. I hope darling little Dicky is better.-- God bless you. Ever your friend - Grace G. <hr /> "Grace Greenwood" Chicago Feby 12th 1864. 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 Grace G. Greenwood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508560 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 Feb 12th 1864 Hon Richard Yates My dear sir I reached here in safety, found letters stating that all were well at home- and before going up to Kenosha sent off all your letters. I have heard from Bloomington and Galesburg, and have fixed the day for both places. I am to lecture in Bloomington on Monday next. After that my first engagement is for Friday, at Jacksonville. They cannot get the house before the <hr /> 19th - So unless they want a second lecture in Bloomington, I shall have Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for a visit in Springfield Do you think your town will bear another lecture? If so, suppose the Soldiers Aid Society take me for Wednesday the 17th. The subject of Lecture to be "The Men and Women of Twenty Years Hence" I offered Saturday the 20th to Quincy, but as Galesburg wants the 23rd instead of the 22nd, I shall have Saturday, Tuesday and Monday to spend in Quincy So if they want a second lecture they can have it. I stupidly forgot to take <hr /> down the names of the gentlemen to whom you wrote in my behalf. Perhaps you will be kind enough to drop a line to one of them, offering a second lecture - in case they wish any from me. I am ashamed to trouble you any more about my little business affairs. My present address is care of S.C. Griggs S9, 41 Lake St Chicago. Love to Mrs Yates and Katy. I hope darling little Dicky is better.-- God bless you. Ever your friend - Grace G. <hr /> "Grace Greenwood" Chicago Feby 12th 1864. 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/e08dc8c39568d4963db4d510b487d482.pdf d331ac656d5e2acb0e3e0db96a77bc9e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. White Side Tenn February 17th 1862 His Excellency Governor Richard Yates. Springfield, Ills. Dear Sir! It is not only in my personal interest, but in the interest of the brave men of Illinois under my Command that I adress You these lines. The most sacred treasury a soldier has, is his military honor, an unjust attack upon it is a crime in the eyes of all true men. The solder's honor is a sacred trust in the hands of Superior Officers and this trust should not be violated recklessly or maliciously or to satisfy evil passions. I presume you have read the official report of Major General J. Hooker, concerning the night attack at Wauhatchie, Octbr 28 / 29 1863. In that report are contained strictures on the conduct of a part of the troops of the most revolting character. The report has been published in different newspapers. Whether this was done with the permission of the War Dept., I do not know; if without, the worse the deed. By a mere accident, I came in possession of the Cincinnati Comercial of the 5th of January, and for the first time, saw this report. My Surprise, <hr /> my indignation is not to be described. In a long and eventful life, I met for the first time with such an attack upon my honor. No name is mentioned in the report, no Brigade is specified, but as my Brigade was the first that joined Genl Geary at Wauhatchie, the report could not be understood otherwise, than aiming at 3d Brigade. The surprise of my Commanders, Majr Genl Schurz and Majr Gen Howard, equalled mine. I immediately applied for a court of Inquiry. My application was forwarded to Head Qrt Dept of the Cumberland, accompanied by a letter of Majr Genl Hooker, in which he says, " that he does not know for what reason I connect myself and my Brigade, with the report of the engagement of Wauhatchie, showing himself by this declarations that he heaped dishonor and slander on troops by confounding them with others, mixing up place, time, circumstances, and concocting a false and untrue report for the purpose of ruining man's reputation. The Court was granted, the witnesses are heard, the result of the Court of Inquiry is not doubtful. Majr. Gel Schurz (at whom the blow was aimed, and by mistake fell on myself also) and myself, are fully exonerated by the evidence given, and by a number of witnesses, amongst them, the own aid-de-Camps of Majr Gen Hooker, it <hr /> is shown, that the honor of men and soldiers has been attacked in the most (to use the mildest term) unaccountable and reckless manner. The events of that night, fixed beyond controversy by witnesses, run as follows: The Camp of Brig: Genl Geary's Division of 12th A. Corps, was at Wauhatchie; about 3 miles from it was the Camp of the 11th Corps, no other troops filled the space between Geary and the 11th Corps. The debouchees from Lookout point were open, the enemy broke forward through those defiles for a surprise by a Midnight attack. My Brigade consisted of the 68th NYk, 75th Pennsa, half of the 80th Ills, the other half and the 82nd Ills being detached to guard the Gap near Shell mound, a distance of nearly 20 miles. The 75th Pa arrived late in the night, having been detached to guard the pontoon train, and for this reason I had not yet fallen asleep, when I heard a firing in the direction of Wauhatchie. The Brigade was ordered to fall in, as it was clear to me that the enemy had meant a Surprise and the Brigade was ready to march before orders were received. Ten Minutes past One O'clock, Majr Genl Hooker, ordered Majr Genl Schurz to take the nearest Brigade at hand And push through to Geary; the other Brigades of III Div to follow up the road. Majr Genl Schurz ordered 1st Brigade under Brig: Genl Tyndale forward. <hr /> and led it himself, the two others to follow on the road. This was done promptly, or as Majr Gen Hooker says himself "splendidly." As the whole Corps was marching at once, there was a crowding of the marching troops in the Valley but no delay. So we marched on. After having marched a certain distance, the firing in front at Geary's becoming weaker. On a sudden the Brigade in front, II Brig, halted. I ordered my Adjt Gens forward, to ascertain the cause. Second Brig: had received orders to halt, "we have received no such Orders, was my answer, and I shall push on" so it was done, passing 2nd Brig:, I marched forward. Where is Cols Hecker? inquired a voice. Here! was my reply, and Major Howard of Majr Genl Howard's Staff, arrives with the following Order: Colonel, You march forward to the Crossroad, halt there, and form line of battle, front toward the hills (on our left). As the enemy had occupied the hills and fired at us, the reason of this order was clear to everybody's mind. The order was executed immediately, and Majr Howard left me with the words: Here is Genl Hooker himself. He adressed me: "What troops are these?" 3d Brigade 3d Div x1 Corps, Sir! and informed him of the Order brought by Major Howard. Where is Genl Schurz? was his question. In front, Sir! One of his aids has just been <hr /> carried along, wounded; then he asked me about the whereabouts, of our other troops, and as 2nd Brigade had formed in an open field, on my left I pointed it out to him, with the finger, showing him the ground where Colonel Kryzanowsky, the Commander, was. He ordered me then to instruct my men to be ready to change front to the right, toward Wauhatchie, if necessary, and he left me when a volley from the hills came on us, with the words, "You stay here, Colonel." All right Sir, was my reply. The fire at Geary had died away, and had ceased a little after Genl Hooker had left me and took position in front of 2nd Brigade 3rd Division. The Orders and instructions given by the Commander in Chief, himself, were clear and positive. The enemy had the hills to our left, there was danger, that the enemy would push between our troops and Brown's ferry, threatening the rear of Chattanooga; this is what Genl Hooker, States himself before the Court of inquiry. Major Genl Schurz marching forward with first brigade over Marshy and brushy terrain got entangled in a swamp and brushes, This caused a few minutes delay and then he received the Orders to take the hill near Lookout point Gap and hold that position. <hr /> Second and 3d Brigades were halted by Majr Genl Hooker's Orders, and under his own eyes. Quite a time had elapsed when Majr Genls Schurz who had taken and held the hill, came back to Genl Hooker, who adressed him quite angry: "Why did you not push through to Geary." Majr Genl Schurz answered that he was by his (Hooker's) own orders, ordered to take and hold the hill near the gap. Majr Gen Hooker seemed to ignore his own order, and on the question of Genl Schurz, "Can I have now my two Brigades, and an affirmative answer, with the words: now, push through to Geary; Gen Schurz took us forward. Arrived the hill just taken, where the firing continued, whilst it had long ceased in front, towards Wauhatchie. I was ordered to bring one regiment (75h Pa) into the gap, this was done immediately, and then received for the first time the orders to march through to Geary, at all hazards, and reinforced by the 141st NYk [illegible] was executed immediately, this without delay, and without meeting any obstacles, accompanied by Capt. Stinson of Majr Genl Howard's Staff, and in 15 minutes I had formed the junction with Genl Geary. During the whole night I had met no swamp, no obstacle. The fire at Geary's was over long ago. It ended as above stated a few minutes <hr /> after I had received Majr Genl Hooker's own instructions; and you may after this true statement of the events, proved by the witnesses, judge of my indignation, when reading the report. All my superior Officers, all my companions of arms must and will be witnesses and bear testimony, that in my whole military career, I never failed in doing my duty fully, to the best of my abilities, and no man stands high enough to attack my honor, recklessly or willfully. The soldiers of Illinois, stand high and esteemed for their courage and valor and devotion to their country and its liberties. An attack, an undeserved, unjust, untrue, false attack upon their honor and manliness is an insult to them and to the state they belong to. I apply to you, Sir, as the Chief Magistrate of Illinois, the Chief Commander of the Militia of our Noble State, to you the patriot and friend of the Illinois soldiers, for satisfaction against an abuse of power, toward inferior Officers unheard of, in the annuals of military history. Whilst on one hand it is prohibited by articles of war and General Orders, to defend yourself against official falsehoods in the press, and when doing so, you are exposed to be cashiered, the Superior Officer, has the power to insult <hr /> the entirely defenceless inferior and to deprive him of his most sacred good, his honor, publicly, a power surpassing oriental despotism. How is it possible to serve with joyful heart and mind, when even in the raging of the battle, you know that your reputation and moral existence is at stake & at the mercy of superiors & you have not always witnesses at hand to set all your actions in such a broad daylight as to stand the most minutious scrutiny. I adress myself to you, who has shown me always so much kindness, given so much evidence of friendly feelings, and request you to examine the proceedings of the Court of Inquiry held Jany 29th to febry 15th 1864, and to procure me satisfaction against such an insult. I have the honor to sign, most respectfully Your Obedt. Servant. Fr Hecker Col Comd'g Brig: <hr /> Hecker. Col. Whiteside. Tenn. Feb 17. 1864. Complains of the unjust Strictures continued in the official report of Majr Genl Hooker, concerning the Night attack on Wauhatchie Oct 28/29 1863. and appeals to Gov for redress --- Describes the engagemt on that occasion -- (R) I desire Col Hirshback & Loomis to read carefully & see what is best to be done. Executive Office Feby 27 64 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 9 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 Hecker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508585 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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Title A name given to the resource Henry Yates to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508586 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/7073b46e05c433587a6cdd7d08cbc4eb.pdf 16a6858b538645c5398a86615820567f 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/. 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Ballard to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508556 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/c549abb52afb954090d80c5cbb452e86.pdf 08b3077dd2082bbe6e8b33d5635ba93d 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 J. D. Cooper to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508565 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/7daef986ae592ff584875454cef0cc34.pdf ab7ec13faab01c57d0ecea3b21e47721 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/. 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Snyder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508559 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/badfd428f636195d8d997df86f1619dd.pdf 7082f6f1d5f08e4edc4f947c01d62d32 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/. 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Holbrook to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508567 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/06e83b6c8bb2d0716d0d6c6ffb987fa3.pdf 77ce4b6bb25ab466d3281e586469a6a0 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/. 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Hallan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508569 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/06b0774b822aa4880237de7f4f0ebf5c.pdf 925785064fe6e509e4a62f863e30a9e1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (Private) Lincoln, Illinois February 13th, 1864 His Excellency Governor Yates Dear Sir: Though a stranger to you, personally, yet in common with a large majority of the Union party in this (Logan) county, nothing would give me greater pleasure than to hear of your Excellency being elected to the United State Senate by the next Legislature. With proper exertion I have no doubt, that we will have a good working majority in that body, and it is important in this county, at least, that we should “run” a true friend of yours! Such a man is David T. Suttler, Esq., of this place. He is a young gentleman of decided ability in the legal profession – is popular and would make a good canvass <hr /> I think he would secure several Democratic votes. Anything you can do to help him would be to your advantage. I write this note without any solicitation whatever, and being merely prompted to do so by my own personal feelings and the sincere wish to see your Excellency elevated to the position that you so justly merit. Yours truly J.M. Prior Editor “Herald.” <hr /> Prior J M Lincoln Ills Feby 1864 Wishes Governor to use his influence for nomination of David Sutler for Representative &c &c File Return Executive Office Feby 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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(Private) Lincoln, Illinois February 13th, 1864 His Excellency Governor Yates Dear Sir: Though a stranger to you, personally, yet in common with a large majority of the Union party in this (Logan) county, nothing would give me greater pleasure than to hear of your Excellency being elected to the United State Senate by the next Legislature. With proper exertion I have no doubt, that we will have a good working majority in that body, and it is important in this county, at least, that we should “run” a true friend of yours! Such a man is David T. Suttler, Esq., of this place. He is a young gentleman of decided ability in the legal profession – is popular and would make a good canvass <hr /> I think he would secure several Democratic votes. Anything you can do to help him would be to your advantage. I write this note without any solicitation whatever, and being merely prompted to do so by my own personal feelings and the sincere wish to see your Excellency elevated to the position that you so justly merit. Yours truly J.M. Prior Editor “Herald.” <hr /> Prior J M Lincoln Ills Feby 1864 Wishes Governor to use his influence for nomination of David Sutler for Representative &c &c File Return Executive Office Feby 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/c55d2049dab4928d2f8f62c2087c8ae5.pdf 0040990bc591e9e8231e77235262a503 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource James Clerihan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508576 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/95e8b1dbf3d973bdd1a54255c30c4d6e.pdf 142ff29a7786ff0d7f7c7ed3bc6d4200 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 John Brough to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508582 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/f05188a4d1f3d4ae3d5dde7bfecee9c4.pdf d63b79c2a7e4e69e41e1dfd7eea9a192 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 John Mickle to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508566 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/839ec5ee183aac733e4583ff545477f2.pdf 34b6f8f306e15caea917dca856c8686a 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 John P. Runkle to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508575 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/040379282b6b9b3e0c614d70f032e864.pdf 421e1f9d5c249aa02784020d986aaa7d 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 15, Folder 03 (February 11-17, 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 John Tillson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508572 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