1 25 123 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/79ee7b523c3b79f120c20aead786f100.pdf fdbf2576bf85202f9e4c0ea17c60199f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. J. W. Shaffer Strictly Private St Louis July 30 1861 Dear Gov. I have for some time been thinking the matter over in regard to the position I have taken under Pope and I have serious apprehensions that it may not prove pleasant One thing I must do that is sustain myself at Home and I believe I can do that better in some other position I wish you would not make any appointment for Lieut Col in Smiths Regiment but appoint the Col & Maj and say to all that ask about it that the place is promised and will be made known in proper time. Smith can get the Regiment together <hr /> and drill it for awhile and in the mean time I will discharge my present duties & thoroughly prepare my self to discharge the duties of Lieut Col. this matter I wish you to think over and if you feel that you can do what I ask let me know but say nothing to any other mortal. As I am arranging for some tall [opperations?] in our corner and I want you to help me all you can consistently. I know from what I have learned of Popes disposition that he & I will not get along, for by God no man living can ride rough shod over me and I understand he is <hr /> in the habit of doing that with everybody that is under him. I will do my duty but I must receive Gentlemanly treatment from my superior officer or there will be a fuss certain, this matter I have thought over seriously for some time and I am satisfied that a position of that kind would be better for me in every respect and as far as [discharge?] the duties are concerned I know I can do that by proper application. As I said befor if you can do this for me keep it quiet untill the Regiment are all got together which <hr /> I suppose will take a month in the mean time I will see Gen Smith I feel sure would be glad of the arrangement and if he should ask why you did not make the appointment you could tell him confidentially but let no one about the State House know anything about it In Haste your friend J. W. Shaffer the mail is closed and I will trust this with conductor JWS 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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. W. Shaffer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500618 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. J. W. Shaffer Strictly Private St Louis July 30 1861 Dear Gov. I have for some time been thinking the matter over in regard to the position I have taken under Pope and I have serious apprehensions that it may not prove pleasant One thing I must do that is sustain myself at Home and I believe I can do that better in some other position I wish you would not make any appointment for Lieut Col in Smiths Regiment but appoint the Col & Maj and say to all that ask about it that the place is promised and will be made known in proper time. Smith can get the Regiment together <hr /> and drill it for awhile and in the mean time I will discharge my present duties & thoroughly prepare my self to discharge the duties of Lieut Col. this matter I wish you to think over and if you feel that you can do what I ask let me know but say nothing to any other mortal. As I am arranging for some tall [opperations?] in our corner and I want you to help me all you can consistently. I know from what I have learned of Popes disposition that he & I will not get along, for by God no man living can ride rough shod over me and I understand he is <hr /> in the habit of doing that with everybody that is under him. I will do my duty but I must receive Gentlemanly treatment from my superior officer or there will be a fuss certain, this matter I have thought over seriously for some time and I am satisfied that a position of that kind would be better for me in every respect and as far as [discharge?] the duties are concerned I know I can do that by proper application. As I said befor if you can do this for me keep it quiet untill the Regiment are all got together which <hr /> I suppose will take a month in the mean time I will see Gen Smith I feel sure would be glad of the arrangement and if he should ask why you did not make the appointment you could tell him confidentially but let no one about the State House know anything about it In Haste your friend J. W. Shaffer the mail is closed and I will trust this with conductor JWS 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/d66d025ab064abb1db5a1d62af32faf6.pdf f617aa38e88d3c80990022f73361e9ca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. July 1861? Long Prairie Wayne Co Ills Mr Richard Yates Govener We have a company of 75 men and will have more and we wish to know if we can draw armes and form a home guard company in this County and be subject to your call in this State only if we can form such company you will pleas give us the terms and how long we will be bound for Yours Truly John. Harvey Capt John F. Day 1st Lieutenant Joseph. B. Scudamore 2nd Lieu <hr /> Wayne Co Militia July 31st 1861 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Harvey to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500617 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. July 1861? Long Prairie Wayne Co Ills Mr Richard Yates Govener We have a company of 75 men and will have more and we wish to know if we can draw armes and form a home guard company in this County and be subject to your call in this State only if we can form such company you will pleas give us the terms and how long we will be bound for Yours Truly John. Harvey Capt John F. Day 1st Lieutenant Joseph. B. Scudamore 2nd Lieu <hr /> Wayne Co Militia July 31st 1861 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/07724d0fe37d7256c3b338746e8afceb.pdf 62c51d90800eef74386bc01c90e65970 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 1861 Hon. S. Cameron As directed by you I have accepted another Regiment of 12 Companies of Cavalry. They are ready to march. Shall I rendezvous them for being mustered into service? Ten additional companies are also offered. Will you accept them? Two of the four Artillery Companies raised by the State have not yet been mustered into the service. Can they be mustered in? Richard Yates Governor <hr /> The Govr. [To?] [by?] July [25?] Secy. War.---Dispatch acceptance of another regt. & more companies. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to Simon Cameron Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-[25] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500616 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 1861 Hon. S. Cameron As directed by you I have accepted another Regiment of 12 Companies of Cavalry. They are ready to march. Shall I rendezvous them for being mustered into service? Ten additional companies are also offered. Will you accept them? Two of the four Artillery Companies raised by the State have not yet been mustered into the service. Can they be mustered in? Richard Yates Governor <hr /> The Govr. [To?] [by?] July [25?] Secy. War.---Dispatch acceptance of another regt. & more companies. 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/16199aae2e1060ad7ddb15ead3424d42.pdf 5925c39b718a1b938766f9bca5f8bdb2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, July 31st, 1861. Dear Sir: I leave for Cairo to-night, and as I am aware you must have many pressing demands upon your time, I have thought I might consult your convenience by saying what I have to say in writing, rather than pressing for a private interview. You are aware that I have recently returned from the South where I spent some two years. I lay no claim to "martyrdom" there, for I was permitted peaceably to remain as long as I wished, and when I was ready I came away. I might have remained perhaps (though that is doubtful even) if I had been willing to suppress my honest convictions of right and duty, and join in a crusade against the government <hr /> to which I have ever recognized my allegiance; and so far as pecuniary profit is concerned, I might have done much better there than here. But such an alternative never presented itself. You know that changes of residence from the South to the North cannot be made now without heavy sacrifice; and though I was more fortunate than most in this respect, my case was no exception to the general rule. Yet I determined to make the sacrifice at the time I did, and should have done so even if it had cost me my last cent. I believe I have never been an applicant for office of any kind, either Civil or military, State or National. I don't wish to be regarded in that light now. I cannot, however, forget that I have a small family to maintain, & that my means of support are limited, well-nigh exhausted. The country <hr /> and the State require the services of many men in various capacities. I do not doubt that you have applications enough not only to fill every place within your gift, but every place for which you could suggest a name in the State or General Government. I merely wish to say, if there is any post for which you deem me qualified, and in which I may be able at once to do something for my country in the time of its need and peril, and secure a respectable support for myself and family I shall be greatly obliged if you can conscientiously assist me in securing it. You are as well prepared to judge of my qualifications as anyone. I do not ask a sinecure, I wish to be in some position where I can make myself useful, where I can render an equivalent for whatever I may receive. For the last two weeks I have <hr /> been engaged in the office of the Commissary of the Brigade at Cairo, and by request I return there. Yet I cannot but look upon the position as temporary, and the remuneration by no means decided in amount. It would be much more pleasant to have some employment either here where I could be near my family, or at some other place where I could feel that there is some degree of permanence. With a pleasing recollection of past kindnesses, I am, Very Truly, Yours, Paul Selby. Paul Selby, July 31 - 61 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Paul Selly to [Richard Yates] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500615 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, July 31st, 1861. Dear Sir: I leave for Cairo to-night, and as I am aware you must have many pressing demands upon your time, I have thought I might consult your convenience by saying what I have to say in writing, rather than pressing for a private interview. You are aware that I have recently returned from the South where I spent some two years. I lay no claim to "martyrdom" there, for I was permitted peaceably to remain as long as I wished, and when I was ready I came away. I might have remained perhaps (though that is doubtful even) if I had been willing to suppress my honest convictions of right and duty, and join in a crusade against the government <hr /> to which I have ever recognized my allegiance; and so far as pecuniary profit is concerned, I might have done much better there than here. But such an alternative never presented itself. You know that changes of residence from the South to the North cannot be made now without heavy sacrifice; and though I was more fortunate than most in this respect, my case was no exception to the general rule. Yet I determined to make the sacrifice at the time I did, and should have done so even if it had cost me my last cent. I believe I have never been an applicant for office of any kind, either Civil or military, State or National. I don't wish to be regarded in that light now. I cannot, however, forget that I have a small family to maintain, & that my means of support are limited, well-nigh exhausted. The country <hr /> and the State require the services of many men in various capacities. I do not doubt that you have applications enough not only to fill every place within your gift, but every place for which you could suggest a name in the State or General Government. I merely wish to say, if there is any post for which you deem me qualified, and in which I may be able at once to do something for my country in the time of its need and peril, and secure a respectable support for myself and family I shall be greatly obliged if you can conscientiously assist me in securing it. You are as well prepared to judge of my qualifications as anyone. I do not ask a sinecure, I wish to be in some position where I can make myself useful, where I can render an equivalent for whatever I may receive. For the last two weeks I have <hr /> been engaged in the office of the Commissary of the Brigade at Cairo, and by request I return there. Yet I cannot but look upon the position as temporary, and the remuneration by no means decided in amount. It would be much more pleasant to have some employment either here where I could be near my family, or at some other place where I could feel that there is some degree of permanence. With a pleasing recollection of past kindnesses, I am, Very Truly, Yours, Paul Selby. Paul Selby, July 31 - 61 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/c87d6a336533ebb4e37fa71c2b9047ab.pdf 1010287457ff98b26916906f3542166a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth Ill July 31st 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dr Sir Yours of the 27th inst is at hand If you will give the letter to Col Marshall, and mail direct to him. I will be much obliged. All our Union men are more anxious than ever to go to the defence of our country. Should you at any time need more men than are tendered - any proper proportion can be had at once from this county. Several companies are organized in the county. I shall be very glad to assist the executive at any time in anything I can do. I am so unfortunate <hr /> as not to be able to go into service where it would require foot service and I do not think I am at all qualified for a Field officer But any exertion that I can make toward organizing companies or fitting them out I shall at all times be ready to do Should you at any time need my assistance in any way where I can be useful. Command me I am exceedingly gratified with the action of the State of Illinois too much cannot be done by her and I feel that all will be done that can be. Yours &c Philo E. Reed <hr /> Philo E. Reed. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Philo E. Reed to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500614 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. Monmouth Ill July 31st 1861 Hon Richard Yates Governor of Illinois Dr Sir Yours of the 27th inst is at hand If you will give the letter to Col Marshall, and mail direct to him. I will be much obliged. All our Union men are more anxious than ever to go to the defence of our country. Should you at any time need more men than are tendered - any proper proportion can be had at once from this county. Several companies are organized in the county. I shall be very glad to assist the executive at any time in anything I can do. I am so unfortunate <hr /> as not to be able to go into service where it would require foot service and I do not think I am at all qualified for a Field officer But any exertion that I can make toward organizing companies or fitting them out I shall at all times be ready to do Should you at any time need my assistance in any way where I can be useful. Command me I am exceedingly gratified with the action of the State of Illinois too much cannot be done by her and I feel that all will be done that can be. Yours &c Philo E. Reed <hr /> Philo E. Reed. 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/d7885544a601489a3af7351757a60dec.pdf da8b448edc1eb3d4e82e718c87e2b89d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. July 31 1861? Excellence! Permit one to introduce to you Doctor John Cary of Peoria, whom I took the liberty of recommending for appointment and Commission in my Regiment as Assistant Surgeon. I am confident Sir that Dr Cary is worth of your consideration being a member of the Profession well esteemed in this City both by Physicians and Citizens I am your Excellence your most Obedient Servant John N. Nigley <hr /> 6. Cav Dr John N. Niglas Introduces Dr Cary, and desires his appointment as Ass't Surgeon. Recruit pend July 31 M 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 [R. Rigley] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500613 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. July 31 1861? Excellence! Permit one to introduce to you Doctor John Cary of Peoria, whom I took the liberty of recommending for appointment and Commission in my Regiment as Assistant Surgeon. I am confident Sir that Dr Cary is worth of your consideration being a member of the Profession well esteemed in this City both by Physicians and Citizens I am your Excellence your most Obedient Servant John N. Nigley <hr /> 6. Cav Dr John N. Niglas Introduces Dr Cary, and desires his appointment as Ass't Surgeon. Recruit pend July 31 M 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/444efa9fe2d51c8cbfa5d64ac6bcf7f9.pdf 75648f5539d6d6867c891aeb7491a0b4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State House July 31, 1861 Gov. Yates, Dr Sir. Herewith I send you a letter from a respectable citizen of Pike County. I think it is entitled to consideration, and as one of the state officers elected with you, upon the same ticket, I claim the right to be heard, in the formation of any new regiments that may be tendered to the General government by your excellency. Respectfully Yours, O. M. Hatch <hr /> O. M. Hatch claiming right. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Ozias M. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500612 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State House July 31, 1861 Gov. Yates, Dr Sir. Herewith I send you a letter from a respectable citizen of Pike County. I think it is entitled to consideration, and as one of the state officers elected with you, upon the same ticket, I claim the right to be heard, in the formation of any new regiments that may be tendered to the General government by your excellency. Respectfully Yours, O. M. Hatch <hr /> O. M. Hatch claiming right. 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/41ff35b2ae8b57dd414d32ee0d22d67c.pdf fd65cec19d18d85e50416865098f39de 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Petition of A. B. Nicholson and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500611 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/8a6e17bcfcfe197ecb23a99af42e5f84.pdf 27ff48a08d046c1c3b5f3044ff74f3a7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington July 31 /61 Dear Sir Will you be kind enough to send me an order [illegible the illegible] for the amt of indemnity for Swamp land which is Six thousand one hundred and sixty eight dollars ($6168) for Clarke County. I have got the claim allowed and ordered to be paid in Treasure notes. I desire the order for I may get this mater attended to while I am here for if I should fail to get it through before I leave it will be neglected. Clarke is the County I reside in. Mr Howard [Huclon?] is the agent for the Co. If it is necessary for him he will come to Springfield as soon as I get him. Your obt Servt J.C. Robinson To His Excelency R Yates Springfield Ills <hr /> Hon J.C. Robinson Hon J.C. Robinson 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Robinson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500610 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. Washington July 31 /61 Dear Sir Will you be kind enough to send me an order [illegible the illegible] for the amt of indemnity for Swamp land which is Six thousand one hundred and sixty eight dollars ($6168) for Clarke County. I have got the claim allowed and ordered to be paid in Treasure notes. I desire the order for I may get this mater attended to while I am here for if I should fail to get it through before I leave it will be neglected. Clarke is the County I reside in. Mr Howard [Huclon?] is the agent for the Co. If it is necessary for him he will come to Springfield as soon as I get him. Your obt Servt J.C. Robinson To His Excelency R Yates Springfield Ills <hr /> Hon J.C. Robinson Hon J.C. Robinson 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/8b9c5b9a7ff8f9960409996a2a98c76a.pdf 8b906f43112c33f79641be7b4457cdda Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Urbana Ills July 31 1861 His Exlency Gov Yates Dr Sir My orders were to move direct to St Louis as soon as companies were ready Enclosed is a list of the companies of my Regiment, and their several locations at the present time. I have als noted oposite, the days on which I have ordered the companys to leave for St Louis. The Master Rolls will be made out complete and Staff filled up and returned by next Monday at farthest. Mr Ford will deliver this letter and confer with you fully about the interests of our Regiment. His appointment is well received by the command Yours Truly W N Coler <hr /> W N Coler July 31 - 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. N. Cevler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500609 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. Urbana Ills July 31 1861 His Exlency Gov Yates Dr Sir My orders were to move direct to St Louis as soon as companies were ready Enclosed is a list of the companies of my Regiment, and their several locations at the present time. I have als noted oposite, the days on which I have ordered the companys to leave for St Louis. The Master Rolls will be made out complete and Staff filled up and returned by next Monday at farthest. Mr Ford will deliver this letter and confer with you fully about the interests of our Regiment. His appointment is well received by the command Yours Truly W N Coler <hr /> W N Coler July 31 - 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/3f5dfba30e3177ff6f49d282254b5c1a.pdf 0c80f73b5be9a750ba2e8bc1e5502d3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, July 31st 1861. His Excellency, Richard Yates Govenor of Illinois, &c. Dear Sir, I had proposed seeing you this morning, but finding your time so fully occupied have felt it would be a kindness not to trouble you. would therefore say that if in making your various appointments, you have a place for a prompt, thorough and efficient business man, I believe I could discharge the duties of such position to your entire satisfaction In regard to my business capacity and qualafications, would beg leave to refer you to Hon J. S. Rumsey, J. H. Dunham Esq. J. V. Farwell Esq. and other prominent business men of Chicago. Am also happy to refer you to Col. S. M. Willson of your staff. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Henry Howland <hr /> Henry Howland Asking appointment. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Henry Howland to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500608 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield, July 31st 1861. His Excellency, Richard Yates Govenor of Illinois, &c. Dear Sir, I had proposed seeing you this morning, but finding your time so fully occupied have felt it would be a kindness not to trouble you. would therefore say that if in making your various appointments, you have a place for a prompt, thorough and efficient business man, I believe I could discharge the duties of such position to your entire satisfaction In regard to my business capacity and qualafications, would beg leave to refer you to Hon J. S. Rumsey, J. H. Dunham Esq. J. V. Farwell Esq. and other prominent business men of Chicago. Am also happy to refer you to Col. S. M. Willson of your staff. Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant Henry Howland <hr /> Henry Howland Asking appointment. 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/1780ff9ce799bce2800bbfd634a46d22.pdf 3ffe0ebe368257bc1fea1cb5245bdce7 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, July 31 1861. General Order No 122 John Belser is hereby appointed Second Assistant Adjutant General with rank as Major from June 21st 1861, and as such will be respected & obeyed. By order of the Commander in Chief Thomas S Mather Adjutant General <hr /> General Order No 122 Appointing John Belser 2d A. A. G. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Order to Appoint John Belser as Second Assistant Adjutant General Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-61 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500607 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, July 31 1861. General Order No 122 John Belser is hereby appointed Second Assistant Adjutant General with rank as Major from June 21st 1861, and as such will be respected & obeyed. By order of the Commander in Chief Thomas S Mather Adjutant General <hr /> General Order No 122 Appointing John Belser 2d A. A. G. 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/2adcdc98356c190f1e2add25830a3805.pdf a9734c0db0006c2d016799ba1eaf40ca Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington July 31"1861. Honl Richd Yates Dear Sir My Friend Capt. Niccolls the [illegible] of this place has been urged by his Many Friends to raise a Cavelry Company to go into immediate service as one of the Regements recently accepted by the Genl Govt. I know of no one more acceptable to be entrusted with the [illegible] as Commanding of a Company <hr /> than Captain Niccolls. He will explain particulars to you - From a long acquaintance with him, I can say that any statements he may make you can rely on Very respectfully yours K H Fell 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 K. H. Fell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500606 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. Bloomington July 31"1861. Honl Richd Yates Dear Sir My Friend Capt. Niccolls the [illegible] of this place has been urged by his Many Friends to raise a Cavelry Company to go into immediate service as one of the Regements recently accepted by the Genl Govt. I know of no one more acceptable to be entrusted with the [illegible] as Commanding of a Company <hr /> than Captain Niccolls. He will explain particulars to you - From a long acquaintance with him, I can say that any statements he may make you can rely on Very respectfully yours K H Fell 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/e83fa6dc9cdab0e5d2bad44fe2068eb6.pdf a290cfe8c09285c0c5e2996611b0ca17 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of the Jacksonville Journal, Jacksonville, Ill., July 31st 1861 Gov. R. Yates Dear Sir: I am at home today after a visit of several days at LaSalle, and take the first opportunity to write you of a desire which I have for some time ardently cherished, but have not hinted because I have known there was no opening. My whole thought and heart is in the war, and I would like to go with a regiment as chaplain. I know that the Colonels have the appointment of these officials, but some of my friends suggest to me that your endorsement or <hr /> suggestion would go a great ways. If I know my own heart I am not prompted by any other motives than a desire to serve my country and make myself useful to the troops in a truly benevolent capacity. I do not thus trespass upon your attention unmindful of the delicate nature of the task. If you could do anything to further my desire, I should remember it gratefully and reciprocate the service in every way possible. Yours truly Wm H. Collins P.S. I can furnish any testimonials which may be desired. W. H. Collins Application for Chaplain Ansd 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William H. Collins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500605 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. Office of the Jacksonville Journal, Jacksonville, Ill., July 31st 1861 Gov. R. Yates Dear Sir: I am at home today after a visit of several days at LaSalle, and take the first opportunity to write you of a desire which I have for some time ardently cherished, but have not hinted because I have known there was no opening. My whole thought and heart is in the war, and I would like to go with a regiment as chaplain. I know that the Colonels have the appointment of these officials, but some of my friends suggest to me that your endorsement or <hr /> suggestion would go a great ways. If I know my own heart I am not prompted by any other motives than a desire to serve my country and make myself useful to the troops in a truly benevolent capacity. I do not thus trespass upon your attention unmindful of the delicate nature of the task. If you could do anything to further my desire, I should remember it gratefully and reciprocate the service in every way possible. Yours truly Wm H. Collins P.S. I can furnish any testimonials which may be desired. W. H. Collins Application for Chaplain Ansd 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/7beaa6375a6c31a5bbbbba1170f9627f.pdf 6a7f1459b3e0ed44cb3f35c44234e70e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington July 30 1861 Hon Richard Yates, Dear Sir, E.N. Kirk Esq of Sterling has called on me on his way to Springfield stating that he has been chosen Colonel of a Regiment to be raised in his judicial district and is intending to apply to you to have his Reg. rec'd He also states that he knows you but slightly & has asked of me a letter, I say nothing of him from a personal desire that he should be received what I state is from a knowledge of Mr Kirk and a desire to give efficiency to the service. Mr Kirk enjoys the Confidence of all who know him in his section of the State <hr /> He is a man of Character Coolness and determination It is Earnest Conviction that he would make an Excellent commander & that the good of the service requires his acceptance Yours Truly Leonard Swett <hr /> Leonard Swett Recommending E. N. Kirk as Colonel. (23) 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Leonard Swett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500604 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. Bloomington July 30 1861 Hon Richard Yates, Dear Sir, E.N. Kirk Esq of Sterling has called on me on his way to Springfield stating that he has been chosen Colonel of a Regiment to be raised in his judicial district and is intending to apply to you to have his Reg. rec'd He also states that he knows you but slightly & has asked of me a letter, I say nothing of him from a personal desire that he should be received what I state is from a knowledge of Mr Kirk and a desire to give efficiency to the service. Mr Kirk enjoys the Confidence of all who know him in his section of the State <hr /> He is a man of Character Coolness and determination It is Earnest Conviction that he would make an Excellent commander & that the good of the service requires his acceptance Yours Truly Leonard Swett <hr /> Leonard Swett Recommending E. N. Kirk as Colonel. (23) 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/a5a18a5af63162ef5c2d3a00cf14f8b9.pdf f35a8ebdc6797f21e7b0bd58d4f53e0f 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 S. York to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500603 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/05b2eded02fc9f7c5da6f132c7d0574e.pdf 927cbfaeb8a2bc96da96dfd37272c004 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Evans and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500602 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/d460151aa5eacc04ebb9b2e52b036170.pdf e8ba4d201c3e838d168f7b0238007b9f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago July 29. 1861 Hon. Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Springfield Dear Sir: Julius White Esq. of this City with several other influential friends in this City and vicinity is actively engaged in organizing a first class Regiment for service during the war. From what I know of the men engaged in the movement I confident the Regiment will be in all respects one which will do honor to our State and I hope you will be so situated that they can be accepted and mustered at once into service Now is a time when our Country needs men and good men and without intending any disparagement to the Regiments already in the field I can assure you from personal knowledge that so far as I have any right to an opinion of military men or matters this proposed organization will contain the best elements which yet been turned out for the defense of our country. Yours Truly H.W. Blodgett <hr /> Chicago Ill. Judge H. W. Blodgett. July 29th 61. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 H. W. Blodgett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500601 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 July 29. 1861 Hon. Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois Springfield Dear Sir: Julius White Esq. of this City with several other influential friends in this City and vicinity is actively engaged in organizing a first class Regiment for service during the war. From what I know of the men engaged in the movement I confident the Regiment will be in all respects one which will do honor to our State and I hope you will be so situated that they can be accepted and mustered at once into service Now is a time when our Country needs men and good men and without intending any disparagement to the Regiments already in the field I can assure you from personal knowledge that so far as I have any right to an opinion of military men or matters this proposed organization will contain the best elements which yet been turned out for the defense of our country. Yours Truly H.W. Blodgett <hr /> Chicago Ill. Judge H. W. Blodgett. July 29th 61. 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/58cf02815dc081ecbfc07b59c9394d71.pdf 6001b9c4379f197a39a6fe57747061c5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington 29 July 1861. Hon Richd Yates DrSir Enclosed find a few names, with whom you are acquainted reccommending our Townsman, Dr E. R. Roe to an appointment in the Hovey Regiment. We could get every man in our Town to sign it but we thought to send only a few leading men whom you personally know. The soul and spirit with which Dr. Roe has entered into this contest has endeared him to all true patriots in this portion of the country. The energy and skill he manifests <hr /> in military drill, as exhibited in naming his company "Home Guards" point him out as an efficient and energetic military man. It would give very great satisfaction to our people here to see him appointed a field officer of the Hovey Regiment. As you are well acquainted with the Doctor's ability and energy, may we not hope it will be consistent with your feelings to appoint him? Yours truly J. H. Wilkizer 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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. H. Wilkizer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500600 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. Bloomington 29 July 1861. Hon Richd Yates DrSir Enclosed find a few names, with whom you are acquainted reccommending our Townsman, Dr E. R. Roe to an appointment in the Hovey Regiment. We could get every man in our Town to sign it but we thought to send only a few leading men whom you personally know. The soul and spirit with which Dr. Roe has entered into this contest has endeared him to all true patriots in this portion of the country. The energy and skill he manifests <hr /> in military drill, as exhibited in naming his company "Home Guards" point him out as an efficient and energetic military man. It would give very great satisfaction to our people here to see him appointed a field officer of the Hovey Regiment. As you are well acquainted with the Doctor's ability and energy, may we not hope it will be consistent with your feelings to appoint him? Yours truly J. H. Wilkizer 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/d7bbdb5c1499e0ecdd623bb406d8d680.pdf c9f56292f1a7dd162f886eb416536f10 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Caledonia Pulaski Co Ills July 29th 1861 Hon R Yates Gov Sate of Illinois Dear Sir Beleiving that is the duty of every good Union man to aid in the Present war I have therefor commenced Raising a company to serve during the war I can have my company full in a few Days will you please inform me wether you will receive them if so where shall I report to and with other proper Instructions I feell myself fully prepared to take charge haveing served as a first Luitenant in Co B 2nd Regt of Illinois Volenteers in Mexico for refernce I can refer you to Brigr Gen Prentiss Hon Don Morrison Hon R Richardson and many others hopeing to hear from you I am Very Respectfully your obediant Servant John W. Rigby <hr /> Caledonia Pulaski tender Co John W. Rigby July 31, 1861. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 W. Rigby to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500599 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. Caledonia Pulaski Co Ills July 29th 1861 Hon R Yates Gov Sate of Illinois Dear Sir Beleiving that is the duty of every good Union man to aid in the Present war I have therefor commenced Raising a company to serve during the war I can have my company full in a few Days will you please inform me wether you will receive them if so where shall I report to and with other proper Instructions I feell myself fully prepared to take charge haveing served as a first Luitenant in Co B 2nd Regt of Illinois Volenteers in Mexico for refernce I can refer you to Brigr Gen Prentiss Hon Don Morrison Hon R Richardson and many others hopeing to hear from you I am Very Respectfully your obediant Servant John W. Rigby <hr /> Caledonia Pulaski tender Co John W. Rigby July 31, 1861. 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/454de177bd5063499223c52a265e56a6.pdf 77ff6bc1f5d72e24af18e4ed4eeab68a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. William Walker Luther Dearborn Walker & Dearborn Attorneys at Law. Collections made in the Counties of Tazewell, Mason, Cass, Menard and Fulton Culver, Page & Hoyne, Stationers Chicago. Havana, Mason Co., Ill. July 29 1861 To His Excellency Hon Richard Yates Governer of Illinois Dear Sir Capt R. S. Moore has a full company of Infantry now waiting your orders to March, he is very anxious to get marching orders as his company is among the first reported, and I earnestly request you that he may not be passed but may be among the first called into active service. I have no hesitation in recomending Capt Moore and his company to your favorable consideration and hope you will do the best you can for him. please answer this letter and very much oblige Yours Very Truly W Walker <hr /> Company Mason Co See Apl. 25 1861. July 29 Eato R S Moore 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500598 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. William Walker Luther Dearborn Walker & Dearborn Attorneys at Law. Collections made in the Counties of Tazewell, Mason, Cass, Menard and Fulton Culver, Page & Hoyne, Stationers Chicago. Havana, Mason Co., Ill. July 29 1861 To His Excellency Hon Richard Yates Governer of Illinois Dear Sir Capt R. S. Moore has a full company of Infantry now waiting your orders to March, he is very anxious to get marching orders as his company is among the first reported, and I earnestly request you that he may not be passed but may be among the first called into active service. I have no hesitation in recomending Capt Moore and his company to your favorable consideration and hope you will do the best you can for him. please answer this letter and very much oblige Yours Very Truly W Walker <hr /> Company Mason Co See Apl. 25 1861. July 29 Eato R S Moore 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/83590ffd6138d32521fb22e0750798dc.pdf 68ade9f17d8b78c19dff066b5756fa6b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago July 29th 1861. Hon: Richd Yates Gov: of Illinois Dear Sir I am just from Washington, where I was sent by the City of Rock Island to advocate the establishment of a Material Armory at Rock Island. At Washington, on the 23rd, I presented the enclosed papers to the Sec: of War, S.P. Chase. Sec: of the Treasury, is my personal friend who made his endorsement in the papers, marked No 1. I was accompanied to the Sec: of War's Office by officers of the army, my old friends, former companions. He said he would give me a commission, if it was in his power, to offer me one suitable to my position; and after consultation, recommended <hr />me to apply to you for the command of one of the new Regiments to be raised in Illinois, or for a vacancy, if one should occur, in one already raised. My friends & relative, Hon O. H. Browning gave me the enclosed letter to you. I would have tried to have entered the service sooner, but for the calamity of our Banks which involved me in troubles that I am just getting retired from I go to Rock Island to day, where I will hope to have an early [answer?]. I will visit you at Springfield, if you suggest it. I am, very respectfully Your Obt. Svt. N.B. Buford 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Napoleon B. Buford to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500597 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 July 29th 1861. Hon: Richd Yates Gov: of Illinois Dear Sir I am just from Washington, where I was sent by the City of Rock Island to advocate the establishment of a Material Armory at Rock Island. At Washington, on the 23rd, I presented the enclosed papers to the Sec: of War, S.P. Chase. Sec: of the Treasury, is my personal friend who made his endorsement in the papers, marked No 1. I was accompanied to the Sec: of War's Office by officers of the army, my old friends, former companions. He said he would give me a commission, if it was in his power, to offer me one suitable to my position; and after consultation, recommended <hr />me to apply to you for the command of one of the new Regiments to be raised in Illinois, or for a vacancy, if one should occur, in one already raised. My friends & relative, Hon O. H. Browning gave me the enclosed letter to you. I would have tried to have entered the service sooner, but for the calamity of our Banks which involved me in troubles that I am just getting retired from I go to Rock Island to day, where I will hope to have an early [answer?]. I will visit you at Springfield, if you suggest it. I am, very respectfully Your Obt. Svt. N.B. Buford 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/3949766f87db060383f131665dfafe7a.pdf 6c57d3bce4224653840e131147156fe2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago. July 29. 1861. Hon: Wm Butler Dear sir. I, this day, send to the Gov: of Illinois, some papers for Sec: of Tres: S.P. Chase: the Sec: of War; & our senators & representatives at Washington I request him to give me the command of a Regiment. I would have tried to enter the service, [illegible] but for pressing engagements which are now, mostly settled. I received a military education at West Point, I held a commission in the Artillery for eight years. I shall be glad if you will tell the Governor, what you think of my qualifications. Your friend N.B. Buford <hr /> Lucretia P Wood N.B. Buford July 29th 1861. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 Napoleon B. Buford to William Butler Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500596 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. July 29. 1861. Hon: Wm Butler Dear sir. I, this day, send to the Gov: of Illinois, some papers for Sec: of Tres: S.P. Chase: the Sec: of War; & our senators & representatives at Washington I request him to give me the command of a Regiment. I would have tried to enter the service, [illegible] but for pressing engagements which are now, mostly settled. I received a military education at West Point, I held a commission in the Artillery for eight years. I shall be glad if you will tell the Governor, what you think of my qualifications. Your friend N.B. Buford <hr /> Lucretia P Wood N.B. Buford July 29th 1861. 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/5448722ec3016b73df373ac5e4810f13.pdf bb69b2a30bfbf1cb0013ebac1947fd9b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Ills. July 29/61. To His Excellency Gov. Yates. Mr. Chas. E. Hovey has, as we understand a contemplated Regiment accepted. Dr. E. R. Roe has been from the beginning acting with Mr. Hovey and will raise a company for the regiment. Dr. Roe desires to be one of the field officers. If an Election in the regiment is allowed, he asks no aid, but will abide the voice of the Regiment. If the officers are appointed we ask on Dr. Roe's behalf that he receive at your hand's an appointment as one of the field officers Dr. Roe has been the leader of the Democracy in this County, and was the first one of his party here to come out squarely to the <hr /> support of the government Dr. Roe has for some three months been Captain of our Home guard. And has been almost constantly drilling his Company. He makes an Excellent officer, and understands the drill well. We therefore cheerfully recommend him to you for appointment as a field officer in the regiment, if the matter is left in your hands. Very respectfully Yours. John M. Scott. A Linaby J. H. Wickiger William W. Orne Wm McCullough Honas Swett Geo. W. Stepp <hr /> Dr. E. R. Roe. Recommendations from Judge Davis et al. 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 John W. Scott and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500595 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. Bloomington Ills. July 29/61. To His Excellency Gov. Yates. Mr. Chas. E. Hovey has, as we understand a contemplated Regiment accepted. Dr. E. R. Roe has been from the beginning acting with Mr. Hovey and will raise a company for the regiment. Dr. Roe desires to be one of the field officers. If an Election in the regiment is allowed, he asks no aid, but will abide the voice of the Regiment. If the officers are appointed we ask on Dr. Roe's behalf that he receive at your hand's an appointment as one of the field officers Dr. Roe has been the leader of the Democracy in this County, and was the first one of his party here to come out squarely to the <hr /> support of the government Dr. Roe has for some three months been Captain of our Home guard. And has been almost constantly drilling his Company. He makes an Excellent officer, and understands the drill well. We therefore cheerfully recommend him to you for appointment as a field officer in the regiment, if the matter is left in your hands. Very respectfully Yours. John M. Scott. A Linaby J. H. Wickiger William W. Orne Wm McCullough Honas Swett Geo. W. Stepp <hr /> Dr. E. R. Roe. Recommendations from Judge Davis et al. 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/6a3f2a51a0ed02b23c6226ce1675e7e5.pdf 1438f5ce304666ff1e8e162536335353 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Golconda Pope Co Ill July 29/61 Gov. Yates Springfield Ill. Dear Sir I beg leave to respectfully represent to your Excelency, the destitute condition of this Town and vacinity, and the perilous situation that we occupy in consequence of the Beligerent attitude assumed by our neighbours in Northern Kentucky, they are all the time recruiting and raising companies for the aid of the South, and we know not what day or night we may be attacked by them in this portion of the State where nothing but the Ohio River intervenes between us and the rebbels. it would be very easy for them to bring a company of their volunteers over here before the started them South, and burn and destroy our Town, and Kill off its defenseless citizens, which the have threatened to do. We have a home guard organized, and there has been a company of volunteers raised here whos services will be tendered your Honour this week, and if they are accepted, and ordered away we will be in a still more defenceless condition. To render our situation more critical a few of our citizens having southern sympathies have left this side of the river and are now in Ky <hr /> making speeches and other ways inflaming the people of that State against us. denouncing us as abolitionists and that a man coming from that side of the River would be liable to be mobed and maltreated on acct of his political opinions, and that they were obliged to leave, and when they sent for their property, it was forcibly taken off the Ferry boat and confiscated these kind of misrepresentations are being made for the purpose of inciting an armed mob to come upon us We therefore respectfully ask your Honour if you can, to send, us in haste one hundred guns and one [ps?] cannon. I will give you ample security that they will be returned when called for. For the truth of my statement, and loyalty to the government, I refer to Col J C Sloan surveyor of the post of Cairo. And to Gen Prentis commandant at the same place, and Jno Olney at or near Cairo We applied for guns at Cairo but was informed that they could not supply us with sentiments of esteem I am your obt servant John Gilbert Dept surveyor at Golconda P. S. Since the above was written I understand the company spoken of above, have been received and assigned to Col Reardons command <hr /> Jno Gilbert Secession at Golconda ansd 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 3, Folder 03 (July 1-31, 1861) 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 John Gilbert to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500594 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. Golconda Pope Co Ill July 29/61 Gov. Yates Springfield Ill. Dear Sir I beg leave to respectfully represent to your Excelency, the destitute condition of this Town and vacinity, and the perilous situation that we occupy in consequence of the Beligerent attitude assumed by our neighbours in Northern Kentucky, they are all the time recruiting and raising companies for the aid of the South, and we know not what day or night we may be attacked by them in this portion of the State where nothing but the Ohio River intervenes between us and the rebbels. it would be very easy for them to bring a company of their volunteers over here before the started them South, and burn and destroy our Town, and Kill off its defenseless citizens, which the have threatened to do. We have a home guard organized, and there has been a company of volunteers raised here whos services will be tendered your Honour this week, and if they are accepted, and ordered away we will be in a still more defenceless condition. To render our situation more critical a few of our citizens having southern sympathies have left this side of the river and are now in Ky <hr /> making speeches and other ways inflaming the people of that State against us. denouncing us as abolitionists and that a man coming from that side of the River would be liable to be mobed and maltreated on acct of his political opinions, and that they were obliged to leave, and when they sent for their property, it was forcibly taken off the Ferry boat and confiscated these kind of misrepresentations are being made for the purpose of inciting an armed mob to come upon us We therefore respectfully ask your Honour if you can, to send, us in haste one hundred guns and one [ps?] cannon. I will give you ample security that they will be returned when called for. For the truth of my statement, and loyalty to the government, I refer to Col J C Sloan surveyor of the post of Cairo. And to Gen Prentis commandant at the same place, and Jno Olney at or near Cairo We applied for guns at Cairo but was informed that they could not supply us with sentiments of esteem I am your obt servant John Gilbert Dept surveyor at Golconda P. S. Since the above was written I understand the company spoken of above, have been received and assigned to Col Reardons command <hr /> Jno Gilbert Secession at Golconda ansd 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