1 25 123 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9785327bb78bfbe0a5c3f31e0116b09a.pdf 8c231f6668686263b84690e2defa8694 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with John Macon Loomis 7/22/61 with R. S. Wilson letter 7/18/61 with Carlos Haven 7/20/61 Illinois State Penitentiary Commissioner's Office. Joliet July 17th 1861 Hon: Richd: Yates Springfield Ills: Dear Gov: I have the pleasure of introducing to your favorable consideration Mr Robert A Gilmore of Chicago. A young man of sterling integrity, of first rate business habits, and of unexceptionable moral character. Mr Gilmore seeks an appointment in the Ill Volunteers. I have known him long and well and know that he will not aspire to a position that he is not fully competent to fill. H has been engaged in the service of the Rock Island Rail Road Co for several years to their entire satisfaction. If you can consistently comply his wishes, you will confer a personal favor upon me. Truly Yours & Ira A M Back <hr /> Application for position in Army. Robert A Gilmore 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 [Ira A. Back] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500538 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 John Macon Loomis 7/22/61 with R. S. Wilson letter 7/18/61 with Carlos Haven 7/20/61 Illinois State Penitentiary Commissioner's Office. Joliet July 17th 1861 Hon: Richd: Yates Springfield Ills: Dear Gov: I have the pleasure of introducing to your favorable consideration Mr Robert A Gilmore of Chicago. A young man of sterling integrity, of first rate business habits, and of unexceptionable moral character. Mr Gilmore seeks an appointment in the Ill Volunteers. I have known him long and well and know that he will not aspire to a position that he is not fully competent to fill. H has been engaged in the service of the Rock Island Rail Road Co for several years to their entire satisfaction. If you can consistently comply his wishes, you will confer a personal favor upon me. Truly Yours & Ira A M Back <hr /> Application for position in Army. Robert A Gilmore 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/1abe646308f8e6f1f1c2d644b2717ee7.pdf 6815d7eddd404a6a264b2dd8a333d5eb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp McClellan July 2 1861 To his Excellency Gov. Yates Dr Sir, I take pleasure in recommending Capt. Q. McNeil of our Regiment who by his Military talent and private worth I believe to be an officer worthy of promotion to your favorable notice. Any favor conferred upon Capt McNeil will be duly appreciated by Yours Respectfully A. B. Gorgas Lieut Col. 13 Reg't I V. <hr /> A. B. Gorgas Recommending Capt Quincy McNeil 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 A. B. Gorgas to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500500 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp McClellan July 2 1861 To his Excellency Gov. Yates Dr Sir, I take pleasure in recommending Capt. Q. McNeil of our Regiment who by his Military talent and private worth I believe to be an officer worthy of promotion to your favorable notice. Any favor conferred upon Capt McNeil will be duly appreciated by Yours Respectfully A. B. Gorgas Lieut Col. 13 Reg't I V. <hr /> A. B. Gorgas Recommending Capt Quincy McNeil 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/cfe2538106c0c4eef4040a319ff5d206.pdf 7082fa543e0c01e805206fd67bf4e7ae 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 A. B. Moore to Richard Yates 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 500574 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/390c80a76271af48699caebcb90f1aa9.pdf b7ea16582170a1c0b556cc6dbf1ca1f4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aurora Ill. July 26. 1861 Hon O. Lovejoy Dear Sir I have just learned that there is to be a vacancy in the Board of Medical Examiners of this State By the resignation of one of their number. And I take the liberty of soliciting your aid and influence in procuring the appointment for myself to fill the vacancy. The Governor appoints the board, and if you will write him in my behalf or take such course as in your judgment will be most likely to succeed I will be under lasting obligations to you. Hon. J. F. Farnsworth will do all he can for me Yours in haste Abner Hard [bottom of page cut off] <hr /> Hon R Yates Springfield Ill Dr Sir I would esteem it a personal favor if you would appoint Dr. Hard to the position he seeks O. Lovejoy Washington D.C. July 29/61 O. Lovejoy Recommending Abner Hard 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 Abner Hard to Owen Lovejoy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500581 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. Aurora Ill. July 26. 1861 Hon O. Lovejoy Dear Sir I have just learned that there is to be a vacancy in the Board of Medical Examiners of this State By the resignation of one of their number. And I take the liberty of soliciting your aid and influence in procuring the appointment for myself to fill the vacancy. The Governor appoints the board, and if you will write him in my behalf or take such course as in your judgment will be most likely to succeed I will be under lasting obligations to you. Hon. J. F. Farnsworth will do all he can for me Yours in haste Abner Hard [bottom of page cut off] <hr /> Hon R Yates Springfield Ill Dr Sir I would esteem it a personal favor if you would appoint Dr. Hard to the position he seeks O. Lovejoy Washington D.C. July 29/61 O. Lovejoy Recommending Abner Hard 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/dca4ceb435416dc4ac81b24a64fed4a8.pdf 4c640b83dc414e20cfb46de9399e40ee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The above applicant, Re. Mr Harris, a minister of the Gospel, we can most cheerfully recommend as a suitable person for a Chaplaincy in the Army of the U.S.A. __His Patriotism is ardent, incessant, with an increasing attachment to the Laws & Constitution of our beloved Country, and believe as we do, that our Independence must be maintained against Treason and armed Rebellion-___With his energy, ready eloquence, and devotion at Piety, we fell confident that this services in the Army would prove a blessing to all those within his influence. Dyer Ford B.C. Perkins J V Frazier M.D. Delos Crosley Henry Hoagland County Judge of Mercer County Ills I A Hoffman M.D. <hr /> Rev Mr Harriss. 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 B. C. Perkins and others to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500587 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. The above applicant, Re. Mr Harris, a minister of the Gospel, we can most cheerfully recommend as a suitable person for a Chaplaincy in the Army of the U.S.A. __His Patriotism is ardent, incessant, with an increasing attachment to the Laws & Constitution of our beloved Country, and believe as we do, that our Independence must be maintained against Treason and armed Rebellion-___With his energy, ready eloquence, and devotion at Piety, we fell confident that this services in the Army would prove a blessing to all those within his influence. Dyer Ford B.C. Perkins J V Frazier M.D. Delos Crosley Henry Hoagland County Judge of Mercer County Ills I A Hoffman M.D. <hr /> Rev Mr Harriss. 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/47528f9917b173af18d0db81363b52b9.pdf 8c4ab32f326c84025db99d63e21697ed Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis, Mo., July 25, 1861 Gov. Yates - Dear Sir: I am out of business, and find it impossible, just now, to get into remunerative employment. I had the positive promise of an appointment at Washington, but they have disappointed me. All the little property I had was sacrificed in sustaining the Alton Courier during the last Presidential Campaign, which leaves me in a very embarrassing condition, as I have a large family to support. Cannot you give me some appointment, either civil or military, until times grow easier, so that I can go into business again? I freely admit that my military education is rather limited, but I am more than willing to learn. If <hr /> you can place me in the army, I should prefer the Quarter-Master's Department; but I am willing and anxious to go anywhere, and do anything so only I can be useful to my country, and earn a support for my family. Please let me hear from you by return mail - address me at St. Louis, as I shall remain here until I get your answer - and, for God's sake, do the best for me that you can. Very Respectfully B. J. F. Hanna P.S. I can go up to Springfield any day if you would rather see me. B J F Hanna wants position answered 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 B. J. F. Hanna to Richard Yates 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 500571 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. St. Louis, Mo., July 25, 1861 Gov. Yates - Dear Sir: I am out of business, and find it impossible, just now, to get into remunerative employment. I had the positive promise of an appointment at Washington, but they have disappointed me. All the little property I had was sacrificed in sustaining the Alton Courier during the last Presidential Campaign, which leaves me in a very embarrassing condition, as I have a large family to support. Cannot you give me some appointment, either civil or military, until times grow easier, so that I can go into business again? I freely admit that my military education is rather limited, but I am more than willing to learn. If <hr /> you can place me in the army, I should prefer the Quarter-Master's Department; but I am willing and anxious to go anywhere, and do anything so only I can be useful to my country, and earn a support for my family. Please let me hear from you by return mail - address me at St. Louis, as I shall remain here until I get your answer - and, for God's sake, do the best for me that you can. Very Respectfully B. J. F. Hanna P.S. I can go up to Springfield any day if you would rather see me. B J F Hanna wants position answered 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/6206e49ef2351972d0d457825fd31373.pdf 00149cc50bbf7f7d3fa9c81393480799 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 C. [Knobelidorff] to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500526 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/64d2161b6593ad167f49fedc1bd3c07b.pdf 7cc78d2fe300d252d30a664df68b2ec6 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 C. B. Lagon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500569 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/3561567bac6cd29c885ef1b8b500f302.pdf ba7dbdd24d505cb74711d1213e951c52 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. Department of the Interior Washington To His Excellency Richard Yates Governor of the State of Illinois I Caleb B Smith, Secretary of the Interior, do hereby certify that in the discharge of the duty devolved on me by the provisions of an Act of Congress approved May 23rd 1850, entitled “An Act providing for the taking of the Seventh and subsequent Census of the United States, and to fix the number of the members of the House of Representatives, and provide for their future apportionment among the several States.” I have apportioned the Representatives for the Thirty Eighth Congress among the several States as provided for by said Act, in the manner decided by the 25th section thereof. And, I do hereby further certify that the State of Illinois is entitled to Thirteen (13) members in the House of Representatives for the <hr /> Thirty Eighth Congress, and until another apportionment shall be made according to law.. In testimony whereof, I have herewith subscribed my name and caused the Seal of the Department of the Interior to be affixed this 9th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty one. Caleb B Smith <hr /> C.B. Smith Sec of Interior as to Apportionment of members of Congress 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 C. B. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500515 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/749aff4b17acd4613ef5e8e8d113bba3.pdf 5d1911837203cdf811949b8ec8ab0c55 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State Normal University. Bloomington, Ill., July 12 1864 Dear Sir: Your letter reached me in the midst of my examination & got mislaid. Your son can board in my family, or in the family of some one of the Professors. I think we can take him. The next term begins the third week in September. Yours Truly C.E. Hovey. <hr /> C.E. Hovey as to son at school 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 C. E. Hovey to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500520 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 Normal University. Bloomington, Ill., July 12 1864 Dear Sir: Your letter reached me in the midst of my examination & got mislaid. Your son can board in my family, or in the family of some one of the Professors. I think we can take him. The next term begins the third week in September. Yours Truly C.E. Hovey. <hr /> C.E. Hovey as to son at school 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/576118e3d3b0469ba083a043c301478e.pdf f7839739f899cb60d283710ffd839fd9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Champaign Ill July 25th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates - Gov of the State of Illinois Dear Sir Being a descendant of the "Puritan Sires" - my granfather Maj. John Mills being in the battle of Bunker Hill of Revolution memory, I am anxious to do something to perpetuate the Goverment for which they fought and wish to serve in that Capacity - that I can do the most good - viz as Assistant Surgeon - And I would especially wish to be connected with the Reg to rendez vous at Kankakee two companies forming here <hr /> to go there - I would also say that I gave two weeks of gratuitous service to the 25th Reg Ill vol at St Louis Mo last year - You have my certificate from the Medical board. And I would like to be commissioned so that I could say that I was going and have additional influence in urging recruits - I refer to [Lawrence?] Welden - James B. McKinly - Judge David Davis &c Yours Truly C. H. Mills M.D. <hr /> C.H. Mills M.D. Champaign Ills July 25.62 Is a descendent of the "Puritans". His grand father was in battle of Bunker Hill. Is anxious to do something to perpetuate the government and desires appointment of Ass't Surgeon to the Reg't to rendezvous at Kankakee. Thinks if he had the Com's it would greater influence in recruiting. Permit iss'd Augt 1 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 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 C. H. Mills to Richard Yates 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 500577 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. Champaign Ill July 25th 1861 His Excellency Richard Yates - Gov of the State of Illinois Dear Sir Being a descendant of the "Puritan Sires" - my granfather Maj. John Mills being in the battle of Bunker Hill of Revolution memory, I am anxious to do something to perpetuate the Goverment for which they fought and wish to serve in that Capacity - that I can do the most good - viz as Assistant Surgeon - And I would especially wish to be connected with the Reg to rendez vous at Kankakee two companies forming here <hr /> to go there - I would also say that I gave two weeks of gratuitous service to the 25th Reg Ill vol at St Louis Mo last year - You have my certificate from the Medical board. And I would like to be commissioned so that I could say that I was going and have additional influence in urging recruits - I refer to [Lawrence?] Welden - James B. McKinly - Judge David Davis &c Yours Truly C. H. Mills M.D. <hr /> C.H. Mills M.D. Champaign Ills July 25.62 Is a descendent of the "Puritans". His grand father was in battle of Bunker Hill. Is anxious to do something to perpetuate the government and desires appointment of Ass't Surgeon to the Reg't to rendezvous at Kankakee. Thinks if he had the Com's it would greater influence in recruiting. Permit iss'd Augt 1 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/67c1892d686f666a7db48dbdc1e2f1f1.pdf bd1754ca7abec3d45461cf26427b2dd0 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 Carlos Haven to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500550 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/d271c1ef51a2b6093798d6e170ad4663.pdf 2f356198eea21a8b05ddbaada1a82815 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 Carlos Haven to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500560 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/8e37e54bd380f2405038767c6218b4f4.pdf 09314cac2bcfa2ea89bd88af95a651d2 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 Casper Beets and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500506 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/14c9f78cf047b7231bcae303de38cd02.pdf 4d45a03450e6aa429c2677a28f8660b3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Carmi White County Illinois July 1st 1861 Hon Jesse K. Dubois Dear Sir I address you as an old personal, as well as in former years, a political friend of my father's (James McDowell Mount Carmel Ills) asking you if in your power to procure for me a position in the Cavalry Regiment just being formed in this state for service during the present war. I enlisted in the Cavalry Company, from this county with the expectation and promise of being 2nd [Beret?] Lieutenant, but there being so such officer, I was going as a private, but to this my friends were so much opposed that I reluctantly abandoned it, only the day before it recieved marching orders. However if I can go in some official capacity, they will have no objection to my going, and I will achieve the object I most ardently desire, that of taking part and parcel in this fight. As regards my moral character qualifications &c I refer to the enclosed letter of Mr Whiting (a warm personal and political friend of yours) with whom I have been reading Law for about a year and a half. If time permitted I could also procure <hr /> testimonials of a similar character from citizens of Wabash County who have known me from infancy up, and with whom you are personally aquainted. If I can suceed in getting the aid of your attention and influence (without trespassing too much on your time) in procuring for me a commission as a Lieutenant in one of the companies, or a position of any kind in the Regiment or in any of the infantry Regiments, I care not what it is, so I can get to go to the war, I will ever remain gratefully and truly yours Charles E. McDowell 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 Charles E. McDowell to Jesse K. Dubois Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500496 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. Carmi White County Illinois July 1st 1861 Hon Jesse K. Dubois Dear Sir I address you as an old personal, as well as in former years, a political friend of my father's (James McDowell Mount Carmel Ills) asking you if in your power to procure for me a position in the Cavalry Regiment just being formed in this state for service during the present war. I enlisted in the Cavalry Company, from this county with the expectation and promise of being 2nd [Beret?] Lieutenant, but there being so such officer, I was going as a private, but to this my friends were so much opposed that I reluctantly abandoned it, only the day before it recieved marching orders. However if I can go in some official capacity, they will have no objection to my going, and I will achieve the object I most ardently desire, that of taking part and parcel in this fight. As regards my moral character qualifications &c I refer to the enclosed letter of Mr Whiting (a warm personal and political friend of yours) with whom I have been reading Law for about a year and a half. If time permitted I could also procure <hr /> testimonials of a similar character from citizens of Wabash County who have known me from infancy up, and with whom you are personally aquainted. If I can suceed in getting the aid of your attention and influence (without trespassing too much on your time) in procuring for me a commission as a Lieutenant in one of the companies, or a position of any kind in the Regiment or in any of the infantry Regiments, I care not what it is, so I can get to go to the war, I will ever remain gratefully and truly yours Charles E. McDowell 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/d79fc80e074e2091dd5e068257b16179.pdf 0bf81576338bb7476c533c87ef7b265c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. July 15th 1861 Elizabethtown Hardin County Illinois To Honl Richard Yates Govner of the State Ills Deer Sir I maid up a company Some time ago of one hundard men and reported to you according to the Special act of the legslator at the Spring term for the ten Ridgement Bill and Expected to Guit in the 9th Congresional Ridgement but was to late and I reported our Company at the Same time in readiness for any other call maid by the General Government or the State of Illinois. our company has kep up its organsiation and has been driling from two to three times a weak Ever Since with the Expectation if thair is an other call that we wood have a chance to Guit in I wish you to in form me at the most earleyest moment our chance if thair be an other Call to Guit our Company in Gave old Hardin a chance to Show our fidelaty to the union in this contest and we well never for Get you in times to come our Company is ready at any time to march you attention to the above will much oblige your most obedeant Charles. M. Ferrell Captain <hr /> Charles M Ferrell Hardin Co reported May 12 Ansd July 25 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 Charles M. Ferrell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500532 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 15th 1861 Elizabethtown Hardin County Illinois To Honl Richard Yates Govner of the State Ills Deer Sir I maid up a company Some time ago of one hundard men and reported to you according to the Special act of the legslator at the Spring term for the ten Ridgement Bill and Expected to Guit in the 9th Congresional Ridgement but was to late and I reported our Company at the Same time in readiness for any other call maid by the General Government or the State of Illinois. our company has kep up its organsiation and has been driling from two to three times a weak Ever Since with the Expectation if thair is an other call that we wood have a chance to Guit in I wish you to in form me at the most earleyest moment our chance if thair be an other Call to Guit our Company in Gave old Hardin a chance to Show our fidelaty to the union in this contest and we well never for Get you in times to come our Company is ready at any time to march you attention to the above will much oblige your most obedeant Charles. M. Ferrell Captain <hr /> Charles M Ferrell Hardin Co reported May 12 Ansd July 25 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/ca6f874b46ca2af07d875a4675844ab3.pdf 13665563e7110db954ac4c8820f0591d 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 Clark E. Curr to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500505 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/7acaf5c3a47a6dc4821bba5eac6e6feb.pdf ad0b9f806f8da252ade294f4dc7b3448 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 D. B. Alexander to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500522 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/1efeead1ebda270ba6a7546fcdf27f1c.pdf 2d27c60386a0987ca5bc0c88ddfdc8d7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Ill July 29th 1861 Dr E. R. Roe My Dear Sir I have been advised that Mr Hovey's regiment has been accepted by the Govr - This is very gratifying news - I understand that you would take the place of one of the field officers in the regiment - I sincerely hope this is true - Your course since the war commenced has been eminently patriotic & just - <hr /> such is the universal sentiment of this community - I wish I had the appointing power - I would consider that in appointing you as one of the field officers of the regiment I was appointing a gentleman eminently qualified & one who (I am persuaded) if enlisted in the service, would do honor to the country & credit <hr /> to his State - And I would appoint you too on account of your politics - It is no time now to think about party politics - The Democratic party has nobly responded to the call of the country in its time of need & the distribution of officers in the military ranks should be such as to keep down party strife & quiet party feelings <hr /> I may be permitted to say that it will afford me infinite pleasure to aid you in any way in my power - Yours most Truly - David Davis 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 David Davis to E. R. Roe 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 500593 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 Ill July 29th 1861 Dr E. R. Roe My Dear Sir I have been advised that Mr Hovey's regiment has been accepted by the Govr - This is very gratifying news - I understand that you would take the place of one of the field officers in the regiment - I sincerely hope this is true - Your course since the war commenced has been eminently patriotic & just - <hr /> such is the universal sentiment of this community - I wish I had the appointing power - I would consider that in appointing you as one of the field officers of the regiment I was appointing a gentleman eminently qualified & one who (I am persuaded) if enlisted in the service, would do honor to the country & credit <hr /> to his State - And I would appoint you too on account of your politics - It is no time now to think about party politics - The Democratic party has nobly responded to the call of the country in its time of need & the distribution of officers in the military ranks should be such as to keep down party strife & quiet party feelings <hr /> I may be permitted to say that it will afford me infinite pleasure to aid you in any way in my power - Yours most Truly - David Davis 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/91693e2186c36b7b4e841b600306e612.pdf 284c7fa277c50bf4e4494f6d97e33486 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Robinson Crawford County Ill July 25th 1861 Hon Richard Yates I should like to be of some Advantage to the Government in the present struggle and an idea suggested itself to my mind to day which I have thought proper to lay before you. I am well acquainted with all that region of country near the present location of the Confederate army and the country lying between Alexandria and Warrenton, I propose to visit that section gather all the information possible which may be of service to the Federal Government and report the same to Headquarters I am satisfied in my own mind that I can gather information which will be of great benefit to our commanding officers when the next attack is made and I am willing to take the risk on my own head of being detected by the confederates. As a matter of course it would not be known to but few here that I was acting in the capacity of "spy". I have hinted the matter only to S.D. [Merserve?] and James H Steel Esq of this place who like myself deeply deplore the result of the late battle. All that I require is the necessary funds to pay travelling expenses &c and am ready to start at a moments notice With respect I am yrs &c E.P. Martin Have no authority - if apply to Genl Freemont, he might give you place and I think your services would be valuable <hr /> E P Martin Application to be apptd "Spy" Answered and referred to Gen'l Fremont Aug 14 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 E. P. Martin to Richard Yates 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 500573 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. Robinson Crawford County Ill July 25th 1861 Hon Richard Yates I should like to be of some Advantage to the Government in the present struggle and an idea suggested itself to my mind to day which I have thought proper to lay before you. I am well acquainted with all that region of country near the present location of the Confederate army and the country lying between Alexandria and Warrenton, I propose to visit that section gather all the information possible which may be of service to the Federal Government and report the same to Headquarters I am satisfied in my own mind that I can gather information which will be of great benefit to our commanding officers when the next attack is made and I am willing to take the risk on my own head of being detected by the confederates. As a matter of course it would not be known to but few here that I was acting in the capacity of "spy". I have hinted the matter only to S.D. [Merserve?] and James H Steel Esq of this place who like myself deeply deplore the result of the late battle. All that I require is the necessary funds to pay travelling expenses &c and am ready to start at a moments notice With respect I am yrs &c E.P. Martin Have no authority - if apply to Genl Freemont, he might give you place and I think your services would be valuable <hr /> E P Martin Application to be apptd "Spy" Answered and referred to Gen'l Fremont Aug 14 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/72539abce9e12c8fb5ff062f56d63bc3.pdf 30d110a41d9c225fd0d5c30c9237fa8f 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 Edward P. Fisk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500525 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/0dda7bc71b3ec4e190ba16ae6b849be5.pdf 7c36b29d2c59a8a77ff03f76c6269803 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Nicholas Hotel, J. W. Sponsler, Proprietor Springfield, Ill., July 19th 1861 Gov Yates. Sir. I wish the appointment of Lieut Col. of an Infantry Regiment, if any more should be raised in this State, or that of Asst. Adjt. Genl. of some of the present formed Brigades - I ask this from the Knowledge I have of my ability to fill either of those positions with credit & honor both to the state & myself - I would refer you to the following gentleman - Capt. T. G. Pitcher U.S.A Col. J B Wyman: 13th Regt Ills Vol Col. H Dougherty: 22nd " " Maj. J. L. Loomis Adjt Genls office Miles S. Henry Sterling also General Pope is acquainted <hr /> with me by reputation & can vouch for my ability to fill either of those positions Yours Respctly F. A. Harrington, My address is Chicago. Care (John Mason Loomis) <hr /> F A Harrington Application for Lieutenancy App. for office Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 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 F. A. Hamington to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500546 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. St. Nicholas Hotel, J. W. Sponsler, Proprietor Springfield, Ill., July 19th 1861 Gov Yates. Sir. I wish the appointment of Lieut Col. of an Infantry Regiment, if any more should be raised in this State, or that of Asst. Adjt. Genl. of some of the present formed Brigades - I ask this from the Knowledge I have of my ability to fill either of those positions with credit & honor both to the state & myself - I would refer you to the following gentleman - Capt. T. G. Pitcher U.S.A Col. J B Wyman: 13th Regt Ills Vol Col. H Dougherty: 22nd " " Maj. J. L. Loomis Adjt Genls office Miles S. Henry Sterling also General Pope is acquainted <hr /> with me by reputation & can vouch for my ability to fill either of those positions Yours Respctly F. A. Harrington, My address is Chicago. Care (John Mason Loomis) <hr /> F A Harrington Application for Lieutenancy App. for office Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2a3176e93e6997a61680e8ee86c75561.pdf 839d8adb1608d56cea54c48a29d0d9ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Long July 7th /61. To His Excellency Gov Yates Dear Sir Your letter of the 26th came duly to hand. I have delayed answering it until now for the reason that you was not in Springfield. the Newspaper articles that appeared in the Democrat of this City (To which you refer) two weeks ago today, I am in no wise responsible for. I had not seen the article until after the receipt of your letter. I have not at any time held any conversation with Mr. Wentworth by which he could derive the basis for any article in the least disrespectful to you. On the receipt of your letter I took it with the Paper containing the article to my Friends for advice, particularly to Mr C. B. Farwell and Mr M. Castle (who happened to be in the City at the time) and they at once <hr /> pronounced it to be an underhanded blow to prevent my receiving the appointment of Major, because I have always been Wentworths political opponent and friendly to the other wing of the Republican party. The reason why I did not go to Mr Wentworth for a correction of the article was by the advice of my Friends not to do so for if I did the matter would be made worse. Mess Farwell and Castle promised me that they would take it upon themselves to explain the whole matter to you. Mr F expected to meet you in Washington and Mr Castle will also explain the whole matter to you on your return to Springfield. My friends on my return from Springfield were very anxious to know the result of my visit, My reply was the same to all and that I felt perfectly sure of the appointment of Major of the 19th Regiment and repeated to them your last words to me that also convinced them that my appointment was sure. I hope Sir that the explanation <hr /> of Mess Farwell and Castle (To whom I refer you) of this unfortunate matter and this letter will be satisfactory to you and also convincing proof that I was not the cause of the offensive article. I have always held you Sir in the highest esteem as a Gentleman and public officer for Sir you courtesies to me on all occasions has been such. With great respect I am your most obedient Servant F Harding Major 19th Regiment Ill Volunteers <hr /> Major F. Harding 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 F. Harding to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500511 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Long July 7th /61. To His Excellency Gov Yates Dear Sir Your letter of the 26th came duly to hand. I have delayed answering it until now for the reason that you was not in Springfield. the Newspaper articles that appeared in the Democrat of this City (To which you refer) two weeks ago today, I am in no wise responsible for. I had not seen the article until after the receipt of your letter. I have not at any time held any conversation with Mr. Wentworth by which he could derive the basis for any article in the least disrespectful to you. On the receipt of your letter I took it with the Paper containing the article to my Friends for advice, particularly to Mr C. B. Farwell and Mr M. Castle (who happened to be in the City at the time) and they at once <hr /> pronounced it to be an underhanded blow to prevent my receiving the appointment of Major, because I have always been Wentworths political opponent and friendly to the other wing of the Republican party. The reason why I did not go to Mr Wentworth for a correction of the article was by the advice of my Friends not to do so for if I did the matter would be made worse. Mess Farwell and Castle promised me that they would take it upon themselves to explain the whole matter to you. Mr F expected to meet you in Washington and Mr Castle will also explain the whole matter to you on your return to Springfield. My friends on my return from Springfield were very anxious to know the result of my visit, My reply was the same to all and that I felt perfectly sure of the appointment of Major of the 19th Regiment and repeated to them your last words to me that also convinced them that my appointment was sure. I hope Sir that the explanation <hr /> of Mess Farwell and Castle (To whom I refer you) of this unfortunate matter and this letter will be satisfactory to you and also convincing proof that I was not the cause of the offensive article. I have always held you Sir in the highest esteem as a Gentleman and public officer for Sir you courtesies to me on all occasions has been such. With great respect I am your most obedient Servant F Harding Major 19th Regiment Ill Volunteers <hr /> Major F. Harding 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/29e683030af0baf6964f0fb4d538cbc9.pdf 8b45626f1de2c7e65d9cd295f444073b 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 Frank M. Parkinson to Richard Yates, enclosure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500583 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/be350d1c6edee1987ecd490040818ec7.pdf f8210862b18a5d9a588e5980d78d6386 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Defiance. Artillery Department, Cairo, Ill., July 1st 1861. To his Exellency Gov. Richard Yates. - Sir Having the honor to be commander in chief of the artillery at Camp Defiance I take the liberty to excuse myself for not having been able to make my personal appearance before you in consequence of being overwhelmed with work at this post. Yet without having the honor of your aquaintance I take the liberty to introduce to you my countryman Mr. Hugo Holtam the bearer of these lines an experienced officer in the Hungarian Cavalry, and would beg you to aid him in his patriotic organization project for the benefit of the country I have Sir the honor to be your obedient servant - G. Waagner Col 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 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 G. Waagner to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 500499 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 eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Camp Defiance. Artillery Department, Cairo, Ill., July 1st 1861. To his Exellency Gov. Richard Yates. - Sir Having the honor to be commander in chief of the artillery at Camp Defiance I take the liberty to excuse myself for not having been able to make my personal appearance before you in consequence of being overwhelmed with work at this post. Yet without having the honor of your aquaintance I take the liberty to introduce to you my countryman Mr. Hugo Holtam the bearer of these lines an experienced officer in the Hungarian Cavalry, and would beg you to aid him in his patriotic organization project for the benefit of the country I have Sir the honor to be your obedient servant - G. Waagner Col 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