1 25 50 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/823e62577b2e53b512da35ec4c2bbbe4.pdf 202c928e38cb372b3e01c90e0773026d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Jan 4th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir It was my intention to have been in Springfield at the opening of the Legeslature and done what I could for your Election but a succession of Council Meetings with a view of Revising our City Charter has prevented my leaving Home. but be assured that the Representative hailing from Chicago who dares Cast his vote against you for United States Senator is a Dead Cock in the Pit Yours Respectfully A. D. Titsworth <hr /> Titsworth A.D. Chicago Jan 4/64 Should have come down & done what he could for you but important business prevented it. 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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. D. Titsworth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513987 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 Jan 4th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir It was my intention to have been in Springfield at the opening of the Legeslature and done what I could for your Election but a succession of Council Meetings with a view of Revising our City Charter has prevented my leaving Home. but be assured that the Representative hailing from Chicago who dares Cast his vote against you for United States Senator is a Dead Cock in the Pit Yours Respectfully A. D. Titsworth <hr /> Titsworth A.D. Chicago Jan 4/64 Should have come down & done what he could for you but important business prevented it. 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/68dc5d108e9bb42ef107268f017aac5b.pdf bffa1727afd0ba78d02e3600e2de5630 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County Sr And now comes Washington Bushnell, who being first duly sworn according to law on oath with depose and Say that this affiant is one of the State Senators in and for said State, that during Wednesday the fourth (4th) day of January in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty-five (1865) this affiant was approached by two diferent persons in the in the interests of E. B. Washburn on diferent times upon the question of United States Senator, that one of said persons asked me, "What do you want Bushnell. help us & we will help you" My reply was "I have pledged my Support to Rich Yates upon this question, and Shall never retract it." that a paper was Exhibited by the other person purporting to be a release of Perkins Bass and Rob J Fergersol to any place which I might desire, and the remark made, "I have it here Bushnell in Black and White." This affiant does not now remember what reply this affiant made to Said remark, but very Soon after, the said person presented <hr /> a Slip of paper upon which as near as this affiant can now recolect were the following words & figures to wit. "$5000 in addition if you do what we think you can" that the reply of this, affiant has as near as this affiant can now remember, "It is in vain, my mind is unalterably fixed" This Affiant further Says in justice to certain parties, which official does not wish to name, that the name of no person was mentioned as being the author of said propositions. That this affidavit is made with Extreme reluctance on my part and only upon Strong and urgent Solicitations of personal friends And further this affiant Says not W. Bushnell Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 7th day of January A. D. 1865. Wm A Turney Clk Supreme Court 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Affadavit of Washington Bushnell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514000 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. State of Illinois Sangamon County Sr And now comes Washington Bushnell, who being first duly sworn according to law on oath with depose and Say that this affiant is one of the State Senators in and for said State, that during Wednesday the fourth (4th) day of January in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty-five (1865) this affiant was approached by two diferent persons in the in the interests of E. B. Washburn on diferent times upon the question of United States Senator, that one of said persons asked me, "What do you want Bushnell. help us & we will help you" My reply was "I have pledged my Support to Rich Yates upon this question, and Shall never retract it." that a paper was Exhibited by the other person purporting to be a release of Perkins Bass and Rob J Fergersol to any place which I might desire, and the remark made, "I have it here Bushnell in Black and White." This affiant does not now remember what reply this affiant made to Said remark, but very Soon after, the said person presented <hr /> a Slip of paper upon which as near as this affiant can now recolect were the following words & figures to wit. "$5000 in addition if you do what we think you can" that the reply of this, affiant has as near as this affiant can now remember, "It is in vain, my mind is unalterably fixed" This Affiant further Says in justice to certain parties, which official does not wish to name, that the name of no person was mentioned as being the author of said propositions. That this affidavit is made with Extreme reluctance on my part and only upon Strong and urgent Solicitations of personal friends And further this affiant Says not W. Bushnell Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 7th day of January A. D. 1865. Wm A Turney Clk Supreme Court 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/e58519d3ede49e25bef1201ec592906e.pdf befcd0ce71dbff983bf3d1dea10fd38e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County SS And now comes Washington Bushnell who being first duly sworn according to law on oath doth depose and say that this affiant is one of the State Senators in and for said State. That during Wednesday the 4th day January in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and Sixty-five (1865) this affiant was approached by two different persons on different times upon the question of United States Senator; that one of said persons asked me "What do you want Bushnell? help us, and we will help you" My reply was, "I have pledged my support to Richd Yates upon this question and shall never retract it"; that a paper was Exhibited by the other person purporting to be release of several persons to any place which I might desire, and the remark made. "I have it here Bushnell in black and white." This affiant does not now remember what reply this affiant made to said remark, but very soon after, the said person presented a slip of paper upon which as near as this affiant can now recollect, were the following words and figures to wit "$5000 in addition, if you do what we think you can"; that the reply of this affiant was, as near as this affiant can now remember, "It is in vain. my mind is unalterably fixed" This (over) <hr /> Affiant further says in justice to certain parties, which affiant does not wish to name, that the name of no person was mentioned as being the Author of said proposition; that this Affidavit is made with extreme reluctance on my part, and only upon strong and urgent solicitations of personal friends, and further this affiant saith not. (Signed) W Bushnell Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th Day of January AD1865. <pre>(signed) Wm A Turney </pre> Clerk Supreme Court. <hr /> Affidavit of W Bushnell 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Affadavit of Washington Bushnell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511720 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Sangamon County SS And now comes Washington Bushnell who being first duly sworn according to law on oath doth depose and say that this affiant is one of the State Senators in and for said State. That during Wednesday the 4th day January in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and Sixty-five (1865) this affiant was approached by two different persons on different times upon the question of United States Senator; that one of said persons asked me "What do you want Bushnell? help us, and we will help you" My reply was, "I have pledged my support to Richd Yates upon this question and shall never retract it"; that a paper was Exhibited by the other person purporting to be release of several persons to any place which I might desire, and the remark made. "I have it here Bushnell in black and white." This affiant does not now remember what reply this affiant made to said remark, but very soon after, the said person presented a slip of paper upon which as near as this affiant can now recollect, were the following words and figures to wit "$5000 in addition, if you do what we think you can"; that the reply of this affiant was, as near as this affiant can now remember, "It is in vain. my mind is unalterably fixed" This (over) <hr /> Affiant further says in justice to certain parties, which affiant does not wish to name, that the name of no person was mentioned as being the Author of said proposition; that this Affidavit is made with extreme reluctance on my part, and only upon strong and urgent solicitations of personal friends, and further this affiant saith not. (Signed) W Bushnell Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th Day of January AD1865. <pre>(signed) Wm A Turney </pre> Clerk Supreme Court. <hr /> Affidavit of W Bushnell 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/90bed40fda9b69f9e2d7a1085a6ae4ba.pdf f2d006bd3416730354d138a9fc029f6e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [with James M. Hamilton letter 12/22/65 with Alonzo Barnes letter 1/2/65] Prairie City McDonough Co Ill Jan 2nd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Washington D C Dear Sir Some two months since, I resigned the Office of Postmaster in this place, and reccommend a Mr Halterman as successor, which I think would have given satisfaction to the community, but Mr H. has since sold his property and is going to Missouri, (of which I have notifide the Department) - Mr M. L. Knight is making an effort to get the appointment, and by the earnest solicitation of the leading business men of the place, (and others) I have withdrawn my resignation - by what the people say to me, I am satisfide that nine tenth of the patrons of the Office would be very much opposed to Mr Knight having the Office. I represent this to you, by request of a number of our business men - a Mr H. R. Turpin, - who would give no better satisfaction, - also wants the Office - in noticing this small matter, you will confer a favor upon many of your personal friends, as they will show by a petition if desired - Our M. C. you know is a Cop yours very Respectfully, Alonzo Barnes P M <hr /> Alonzo Barnes. P M Prairie City Ill Resigned sometime ago in favor of Halterman. He is going Mo and Barnes withdrew his resignation. Says 9/10 of the people wish him to retain it and are opposed to M L Knight who is also an applicant for the place. Turpin & Knight are incompetent to fill the office correctly. 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Alonzo Barnes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513978 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 James M. Hamilton letter 12/22/65 with Alonzo Barnes letter 1/2/65] Prairie City McDonough Co Ill Jan 2nd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Washington D C Dear Sir Some two months since, I resigned the Office of Postmaster in this place, and reccommend a Mr Halterman as successor, which I think would have given satisfaction to the community, but Mr H. has since sold his property and is going to Missouri, (of which I have notifide the Department) - Mr M. L. Knight is making an effort to get the appointment, and by the earnest solicitation of the leading business men of the place, (and others) I have withdrawn my resignation - by what the people say to me, I am satisfide that nine tenth of the patrons of the Office would be very much opposed to Mr Knight having the Office. I represent this to you, by request of a number of our business men - a Mr H. R. Turpin, - who would give no better satisfaction, - also wants the Office - in noticing this small matter, you will confer a favor upon many of your personal friends, as they will show by a petition if desired - Our M. C. you know is a Cop yours very Respectfully, Alonzo Barnes P M <hr /> Alonzo Barnes. P M Prairie City Ill Resigned sometime ago in favor of Halterman. He is going Mo and Barnes withdrew his resignation. Says 9/10 of the people wish him to retain it and are opposed to M L Knight who is also an applicant for the place. Turpin & Knight are incompetent to fill the office correctly. 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/65f34ec8979cf9d09348ada020bada34.pdf 01340e789e1a086fdade6c8b07a76c60 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Patent Office Washington DC Jany 6 1865 My Dear Friend Yates, Yesterday we were made glad by the announcement that you have received the nomination for US Senator in the Union Caucus, by a handsome majority over all competitors. And I wrote you very hastily as the mail for the West was closing. To-day we are gladdened by the telegraphic dispatch that you were yesterday elected U.S.Senator by the General Afsembly 64 to 43 over Jas C Robinson. Thank God for this long-expected "Consummation most devoutly to be wished"! Now my friend you have a grand opening for a glorious National Career. Be true to yourself and the friends who have stood firmly and hopefully around you in this ordeal. Your afsailants have been uncharitable - have been cruel - but they have been harmlefs. But your friends - oh blast not their high hopes! My heart is full - Let no one reproach you <hr /> truthfully hereafter in a matter in which your own dignity and the highest honor of the great State of Illinois is deeply concerned; But pardon my solicitude - it may seem intrusive - it is however unselfish. Your friends here and Elsewhere are deeply solicitous for your future. I shall be here long enough to receive a letter from you.- Have you succeeded in getting the pafses on "Illinois Central" and "Chicago and St Louis R.R.s" - I am engaged in the reform of our probate laws and have spent much time & some money for which I ask no compensation. -Have had no favor of these roads although I was active in furthering the improvements. Hope you can get pafs - a year on Each. Hoping to hear from you soon I am as Ever Your Most obt Servant Ansen S. Miller Hon Rich Yates. <hr /> Ansen S. Miller Washington Jan. 6th 65 Congratulatory - wants a letter - 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Ansen S. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513994 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. Patent Office Washington DC Jany 6 1865 My Dear Friend Yates, Yesterday we were made glad by the announcement that you have received the nomination for US Senator in the Union Caucus, by a handsome majority over all competitors. And I wrote you very hastily as the mail for the West was closing. To-day we are gladdened by the telegraphic dispatch that you were yesterday elected U.S.Senator by the General Afsembly 64 to 43 over Jas C Robinson. Thank God for this long-expected "Consummation most devoutly to be wished"! Now my friend you have a grand opening for a glorious National Career. Be true to yourself and the friends who have stood firmly and hopefully around you in this ordeal. Your afsailants have been uncharitable - have been cruel - but they have been harmlefs. But your friends - oh blast not their high hopes! My heart is full - Let no one reproach you <hr /> truthfully hereafter in a matter in which your own dignity and the highest honor of the great State of Illinois is deeply concerned; But pardon my solicitude - it may seem intrusive - it is however unselfish. Your friends here and Elsewhere are deeply solicitous for your future. I shall be here long enough to receive a letter from you.- Have you succeeded in getting the pafses on "Illinois Central" and "Chicago and St Louis R.R.s" - I am engaged in the reform of our probate laws and have spent much time & some money for which I ask no compensation. -Have had no favor of these roads although I was active in furthering the improvements. Hope you can get pafs - a year on Each. Hoping to hear from you soon I am as Ever Your Most obt Servant Ansen S. Miller Hon Rich Yates. <hr /> Ansen S. Miller Washington Jan. 6th 65 Congratulatory - wants a letter - 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/66a3f1dd0635d1183b4d03be1eeed741.pdf e48648726546f05c57c378b6e10bf472 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. With Sarah E. Henshaw letter 1/6/65 Copy Endorsement on Proceedings of a G. C. M. convened at Knoxville Town May 10th 1864. In case of Capt. E. C. Henshaw, Henshaw's Indpt Battery of Lt Arty Ill Vols. Ford with endorsement of Brig Genl of J Ammen Sept 3/64. Judge Advocate's Office D.O. and N.D. Cin. O Sept. 21st 1864 Respectfully returned to Capt Henry Curtis Jr A.A.G. D.O. Knoxville Tenn. As the case now stands, the sentence passed by the court cannot legally be carried into execution by the Department Commander, for the reason that a portion of the findings of guilty by the Court and which must reasonably be supposed to have had their influence upon the minds of the Court, in making up the sentence passed, have been disapproved by the officer ordering the Court, while the sentence is approved. It is by no means certain that the sentence as passed is, as it would have been, had the accused been found not guilty, of the 3rd Specification of 3rd charge and 6th charge and its specifications. Hence the impropriety of disapproving the findings and at the same time approving of the Sentence passed as the deliberate judgment of the Court upon those findings. <hr /> Aside from this, a careful examination of the proceedings seems to one clearly to indicate more of desire on the part of the Lieutenants who appear as prosecuting witnesses to advance their own interests that those of the Government by the removal of the accused, who appears to have managed his Company affairs, with as much or more ability, and as great regard, for the interests of the service, as the vast majority of officers in the army. While hardly a specification in all the long list of charges, has, to my mind, been clearly proved, the evidence nevertheless shows the accused to have been guilty of some irregularities that probably deserve censure, but nothing that would warrant the carrying into execution of the sentence passed. The accumulation of charges is probably one of the worst features in the case. This is, and always has been considered detrimental to the interests of the public service and good of the army. I have therefore to recommend that the proceedings be disapproved and the accused restored to his command, believing as I do the present trial, will be a sufficient warning to the accused to avoid even the appearance of wrong doing, and the disapproval of these proceedings, restore to the Army an Officer who <hr /> has proved himself a gallant one on many a hard-fought field. (Signed) H. L. Burnett Judge Adv. D.O. and N D. <hr /> State of Illinois ss La Salle County C. H. Hook being just duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he assisted in comparing this with a true and correct copy of the original document in the possession of Capt E. C. Henshaw and that he believes this paper to be a true full and complete Copy of said original document C. H. Hook Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 6" day of January AD 1865. H Silver Clerk of the Circuit Court for Said County 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 C. H. Hook to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513999 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 Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Sarah E. Henshaw letter 1/6/65 Copy Endorsement on Proceedings of a G. C. M. convened at Knoxville Town May 10th 1864. In case of Capt. E. C. Henshaw, Henshaw's Indpt Battery of Lt Arty Ill Vols. Ford with endorsement of Brig Genl of J Ammen Sept 3/64. Judge Advocate's Office D.O. and N.D. Cin. O Sept. 21st 1864 Respectfully returned to Capt Henry Curtis Jr A.A.G. D.O. Knoxville Tenn. As the case now stands, the sentence passed by the court cannot legally be carried into execution by the Department Commander, for the reason that a portion of the findings of guilty by the Court and which must reasonably be supposed to have had their influence upon the minds of the Court, in making up the sentence passed, have been disapproved by the officer ordering the Court, while the sentence is approved. It is by no means certain that the sentence as passed is, as it would have been, had the accused been found not guilty, of the 3rd Specification of 3rd charge and 6th charge and its specifications. Hence the impropriety of disapproving the findings and at the same time approving of the Sentence passed as the deliberate judgment of the Court upon those findings. <hr /> Aside from this, a careful examination of the proceedings seems to one clearly to indicate more of desire on the part of the Lieutenants who appear as prosecuting witnesses to advance their own interests that those of the Government by the removal of the accused, who appears to have managed his Company affairs, with as much or more ability, and as great regard, for the interests of the service, as the vast majority of officers in the army. While hardly a specification in all the long list of charges, has, to my mind, been clearly proved, the evidence nevertheless shows the accused to have been guilty of some irregularities that probably deserve censure, but nothing that would warrant the carrying into execution of the sentence passed. The accumulation of charges is probably one of the worst features in the case. This is, and always has been considered detrimental to the interests of the public service and good of the army. I have therefore to recommend that the proceedings be disapproved and the accused restored to his command, believing as I do the present trial, will be a sufficient warning to the accused to avoid even the appearance of wrong doing, and the disapproval of these proceedings, restore to the Army an Officer who <hr /> has proved himself a gallant one on many a hard-fought field. (Signed) H. L. Burnett Judge Adv. D.O. and N D. <hr /> State of Illinois ss La Salle County C. H. Hook being just duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he assisted in comparing this with a true and correct copy of the original document in the possession of Capt E. C. Henshaw and that he believes this paper to be a true full and complete Copy of said original document C. H. Hook Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 6" day of January AD 1865. H Silver Clerk of the Circuit Court for Said County https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6e56fe9532a88845d4036f0751250aee.pdf ccc468be67195c0007d4d78d69b07ef4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. General Hospital Camp Dennison, Ohio January 4th 1865. Honorable Governer of Illinois. Sir. I tak the Liberty to ask a feaver of your Honor. I am a Soldier in the 65th Ill. V. I. I am sick in the Hospital for the last 10 months, sending from one Hospital to the other. At last the send me to camp Dennison Hospital of Ohio, I made application for to be sent to my on State, Chicago Ill, for the last 2 month, but the will not send me, I did not see my fammilie for over 2 years, and would like to get special transfer from Camp Dennison to Camp Douglas because I will not be able for 2 or 3 months, for Field Service and oblige your obedience Servant, Charles. F. Smith Co. H. 65 Ill, Regiment. In Hospital, Division 8 Ward 40. <hr /> Smith Chas F. U.S. Genl Hospital Camp Dennison Jan 4th 65 Is member of Co H 65th Ills Vols. Wants a transfer to Chicago Apply for & answer Appd for & informed Porter 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 F. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513986 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 Hospital Camp Dennison, Ohio January 4th 1865. Honorable Governer of Illinois. Sir. I tak the Liberty to ask a feaver of your Honor. I am a Soldier in the 65th Ill. V. I. I am sick in the Hospital for the last 10 months, sending from one Hospital to the other. At last the send me to camp Dennison Hospital of Ohio, I made application for to be sent to my on State, Chicago Ill, for the last 2 month, but the will not send me, I did not see my fammilie for over 2 years, and would like to get special transfer from Camp Dennison to Camp Douglas because I will not be able for 2 or 3 months, for Field Service and oblige your obedience Servant, Charles. F. Smith Co. H. 65 Ill, Regiment. In Hospital, Division 8 Ward 40. <hr /> Smith Chas F. U.S. Genl Hospital Camp Dennison Jan 4th 65 Is member of Co H 65th Ills Vols. Wants a transfer to Chicago Apply for & answer Appd for & informed Porter 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/6aab1b05dbe7d25c6ea6e1181369b3fd.pdf c0d8477f9aa8d0b097644d6c4fc22827 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. Christian Commission sends this as the Soldier's messenger to his Home. Let is hasten to those who wait for tidings. "Behold! Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." Central Office: 11 Bank Street, Philadelphia. Branch Office: No. 500 H Street, Washington January 10th 1865 Saint Louis. Mo. U.S. Marine Hospidal To his Exlencey Govenner Richard Yates of Springfield Illinois My Dear Sir I Take my Pen in hand to Inform you that I am Enjoying very good Health at Present and hope this may fiend you Enjoying the same good Blissing well I must tell you Something abought my Voating at home last October oh I mene last November well my Voat was Chanlanaged by a Coperhead he Told Them I had <hr /> no Right to voat for the Ledurelature had passed an Act not Allowing Illinois Soldiers to voat but he soon found out very Diferent when we told him so and I showed the letter from you that I got in July so when I came out of the Corthouse This Very man Wanted to beate me for Voating for old Abe so I got some more boys to help me so myself and Five more Soldiers went down To the Corner to wate for him so here he Come with a new Pair of Boots on his Arm so he come up to me and wanted to strike me so I took out my Revolver and Told him To stand off from me or I would shoot him so he Grabed at it but he did not get so we all sprung at <hr /> him and he run But we caught him and we more Then went for him you can bet your last Dollar on it Well what I wanted to Write to you for is to let you know how my officers Treat me I have had my Discriptive list sent for now Eight Times and it aint come yet. I Think it wont come neather at This Rate Well I still Remane the same old Charles Miller of Co "H" 5th Illinois Cavalry Volunteers So I close by Congratulateing you through your Entire Wellfair So no more This Time Yours most Respectfully Charles Miller <hr /> Miller Chas. Soldier St Louis Jan 10/1865 A friendly letter. 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Charles Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511740 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. U.S. Christian Commission sends this as the Soldier's messenger to his Home. Let is hasten to those who wait for tidings. "Behold! Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." Central Office: 11 Bank Street, Philadelphia. Branch Office: No. 500 H Street, Washington January 10th 1865 Saint Louis. Mo. U.S. Marine Hospidal To his Exlencey Govenner Richard Yates of Springfield Illinois My Dear Sir I Take my Pen in hand to Inform you that I am Enjoying very good Health at Present and hope this may fiend you Enjoying the same good Blissing well I must tell you Something abought my Voating at home last October oh I mene last November well my Voat was Chanlanaged by a Coperhead he Told Them I had <hr /> no Right to voat for the Ledurelature had passed an Act not Allowing Illinois Soldiers to voat but he soon found out very Diferent when we told him so and I showed the letter from you that I got in July so when I came out of the Corthouse This Very man Wanted to beate me for Voating for old Abe so I got some more boys to help me so myself and Five more Soldiers went down To the Corner to wate for him so here he Come with a new Pair of Boots on his Arm so he come up to me and wanted to strike me so I took out my Revolver and Told him To stand off from me or I would shoot him so he Grabed at it but he did not get so we all sprung at <hr /> him and he run But we caught him and we more Then went for him you can bet your last Dollar on it Well what I wanted to Write to you for is to let you know how my officers Treat me I have had my Discriptive list sent for now Eight Times and it aint come yet. I Think it wont come neather at This Rate Well I still Remane the same old Charles Miller of Co "H" 5th Illinois Cavalry Volunteers So I close by Congratulateing you through your Entire Wellfair So no more This Time Yours most Respectfully Charles Miller <hr /> Miller Chas. Soldier St Louis Jan 10/1865 A friendly letter. 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/d6078f3be95d14bfc349294958ad411f.pdf 207cdb4b6463d50e5c2465c16a3b2e7b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Adjutant Generals Office Washington Jany 3. 1865 His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Ills., Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 15th ultimo, requesting that Gustavus A. Smith, late Colonel 35th Illinois Vols., be designated as recruiting officer for the 1st Army Corps , and am directed to state in reply that said application cannot be favorably considered <hr /> on account of the previous record of Col. Smith. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servant C. W. Foster Assist Adjt Genl Adj't Genl War Dept Adj't Gen'ls office Washington Jan 1st 65 Cannot appoint Col G A Smith recruiting officer for Hancock Corps Official sent Jan 7th 65 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 W. Foster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513982 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. War Department Adjutant Generals Office Washington Jany 3. 1865 His Excellency Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Ills., Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 15th ultimo, requesting that Gustavus A. Smith, late Colonel 35th Illinois Vols., be designated as recruiting officer for the 1st Army Corps , and am directed to state in reply that said application cannot be favorably considered <hr /> on account of the previous record of Col. Smith. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servant C. W. Foster Assist Adjt Genl Adj't Genl War Dept Adj't Gen'ls office Washington Jan 1st 65 Cannot appoint Col G A Smith recruiting officer for Hancock Corps Official sent Jan 7th 65 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/b44bb516e72a021ad1350bf94eed42f2.pdf b732de736b92902de6e925ee4be5aa03 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. S Louis 7 Jan 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir, With many others of your friends I write to join in congratulating you upon your Election In doing so I cant help remembering what I said in reply to your letter written after your first defeat by Harris for Congress, your desire to quit Politics and the law and engage in business was the feeling expressed by you at the time. You will remember I told you in reply, that from habit education and talent your services would be required in other ways - (How would you like to engage in some trading opperation?) You have found it so and while I have been so situated as not to be able to render much personal service in your advancement nevertheless I have felt and noticed its progress with the same interest as though I had been a personal participant in the fights. Accept my best wishes and prayers that <hr /> your life may long be spared to enjoy the honors so worthily bestowed upon your head by the good People of Illinois Happy New Year to All Truly Your friend E B Kirby <hr /> Kirby E B St. Louis Jan 7/65 Congraulatory 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 E. B. Kirby to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511724 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. S Louis 7 Jan 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir, With many others of your friends I write to join in congratulating you upon your Election In doing so I cant help remembering what I said in reply to your letter written after your first defeat by Harris for Congress, your desire to quit Politics and the law and engage in business was the feeling expressed by you at the time. You will remember I told you in reply, that from habit education and talent your services would be required in other ways - (How would you like to engage in some trading opperation?) You have found it so and while I have been so situated as not to be able to render much personal service in your advancement nevertheless I have felt and noticed its progress with the same interest as though I had been a personal participant in the fights. Accept my best wishes and prayers that <hr /> your life may long be spared to enjoy the honors so worthily bestowed upon your head by the good People of Illinois Happy New Year to All Truly Your friend E B Kirby <hr /> Kirby E B St. Louis Jan 7/65 Congraulatory 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/f95cfc56f1eeb022a4219b883ca37836.pdf 0e7e4b989cd8714016b2890e6195266e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Jan 8th 1865 </pre> His Excellency Richard yates <pre> Springfield Illinois </pre> <pre> Governor </pre> <pre> I have written you one letter asking permission to use your name as a reference on My Cards, but have not heard from you, Will you be so kind to permit the use? </pre> <pre>I have settled in St Joseph now and Shall immediately open an office for the practice of Law </pre> <pre> your obedt Servt </pre> <pre> E O Hill </pre> <pre> St Joseph Mo </pre> <hr /> E. O. Hill St Joseph Mo. Wants to use your Name for reference as a Lawyer, on his business card _ <pre> C </pre> <hr /> 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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. O. Hill to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511734 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. <pre> Jan 8th 1865 </pre> His Excellency Richard yates <pre> Springfield Illinois </pre> <pre> Governor </pre> <pre> I have written you one letter asking permission to use your name as a reference on My Cards, but have not heard from you, Will you be so kind to permit the use? </pre> <pre>I have settled in St Joseph now and Shall immediately open an office for the practice of Law </pre> <pre> your obedt Servt </pre> <pre> E O Hill </pre> <pre> St Joseph Mo </pre> <hr /> E. O. Hill St Joseph Mo. Wants to use your Name for reference as a Lawyer, on his business card _ <pre> C </pre> <hr /> 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/3871fb0c6b95721eb76fa65678817957.pdf c98c42b494a5566e382603f6d8647cad Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Jany 8th 1865 5th Avenue Hotel Dear Gov, Allow me to congratulate you upon your recent election to the U.S. Senate = I am particularly glad to hear of your triumph after learning the kind of opposition you had from men who were under many oblivations to you, and who should have been your fast friends. If you come to N.Y. I will be glad to see you here = I may be detained here for some weeks yet = Yours truly E.S. Fowler <hr /> Dr. E.S. Fowler- New York. Congratulatory c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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. S. Fowler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511731 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. New York Jany 8th 1865 5th Avenue Hotel Dear Gov, Allow me to congratulate you upon your recent election to the U.S. Senate = I am particularly glad to hear of your triumph after learning the kind of opposition you had from men who were under many oblivations to you, and who should have been your fast friends. If you come to N.Y. I will be glad to see you here = I may be detained here for some weeks yet = Yours truly E.S. Fowler <hr /> Dr. E.S. Fowler- New York. Congratulatory c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b51ec18d22cc89e8c25f7b632a270e1c.pdf a8a024815ea4b6ec5fee7b704e2895f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Westchester Jan 7th 1865 Sen. Yates Dear Sir As I am making a collection of Senators autographs you would oblige me very much by sending me (4) four of yours and oblige. Your humble servant G.E. Wilson Military Academy Westchester N.Y. <hr /> Wilson G.E. Westchester N.Y. Jan 7/65 Wants four of your Autographs 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 G. E. Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511727 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. Westchester Jan 7th 1865 Sen. Yates Dear Sir As I am making a collection of Senators autographs you would oblige me very much by sending me (4) four of yours and oblige. Your humble servant G.E. Wilson Military Academy Westchester N.Y. <hr /> Wilson G.E. Westchester N.Y. Jan 7/65 Wants four of your Autographs 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/9fcd036725d7fae6d1ebce9d11d75ba6.pdf cf9d39b12f4d8ed5997521de85b942f1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Knoxville Jan 2d 1865 Excelency R. Yates Dear Sir I served in the war at its commencent. I served over a year and was mustered out of service. Being taken a Prisinor at Lexington Mo. I reenlisted as a Veteran and was Wounded at the Battle of Dallas Georgia and was Disabled so that I was unfit for service, and was Discharged Dec 14th. I served the last time 16 months and I thought that when I had served Faithly as long as I was fit that I was Entiled to the Bounty of a veteran. But when I was Discharged they did not pay me into $125.00 if that is right I have not anything more to say But I do not think <hr /> that it is right. I Being a Poor man and will not Be able to do anything for some time. I thought that I would ask your advice and if you would see that we had our Just Dues. Hoping that you will answer this I remain your most Obedient Servant Geo. O Wright Knoxville Knox Co Ills <hr /> Wright. Geo. O. Knoxville Jan 2d 1865 Served 10 mos in army rec'd no bounty-Wants to Know about it-- Answered Jan 23 1865 Answer Loomis- Answer-See Loomis as to answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George O. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513979 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. Knoxville Jan 2d 1865 Excelency R. Yates Dear Sir I served in the war at its commencent. I served over a year and was mustered out of service. Being taken a Prisinor at Lexington Mo. I reenlisted as a Veteran and was Wounded at the Battle of Dallas Georgia and was Disabled so that I was unfit for service, and was Discharged Dec 14th. I served the last time 16 months and I thought that when I had served Faithly as long as I was fit that I was Entiled to the Bounty of a veteran. But when I was Discharged they did not pay me into $125.00 if that is right I have not anything more to say But I do not think <hr /> that it is right. I Being a Poor man and will not Be able to do anything for some time. I thought that I would ask your advice and if you would see that we had our Just Dues. Hoping that you will answer this I remain your most Obedient Servant Geo. O Wright Knoxville Knox Co Ills <hr /> Wright. Geo. O. Knoxville Jan 2d 1865 Served 10 mos in army rec'd no bounty-Wants to Know about it-- Answered Jan 23 1865 Answer Loomis- Answer-See Loomis as to answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7dc2954ac042e097e65ab76498bf0752.pdf 6c3f08e53f0a4144f97d2f3c4de020ba Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Great Western Railroad Co. of 1859 Jacksonville, Jany 6 1865 M R Yates You have at this depot, goods as per bill attached. which remain in Warehouse at risk of owner. They will be delivered only upon your receipting for same and paying charges. If not removed within twenty-four hours, storage will be charged. E.S.Greenleaf Freight Agent. Form 6 No. Car. N.B. The consignees or owners receiving goods must sign this receipt. Jacksonville Received, in good order, from the Great Western Railroad Co. of 1859, the fol- lowing Goods: 10 Box 1 Chest No. 121 Charges, $442 <hr /> G.W.R.R. Co. Rect Great Western RRCo 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Great Western Railroad Company to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513997 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. Great Western Railroad Co. of 1859 Jacksonville, Jany 6 1865 M R Yates You have at this depot, goods as per bill attached. which remain in Warehouse at risk of owner. They will be delivered only upon your receipting for same and paying charges. If not removed within twenty-four hours, storage will be charged. E.S.Greenleaf Freight Agent. Form 6 No. Car. N.B. The consignees or owners receiving goods must sign this receipt. Jacksonville Received, in good order, from the Great Western Railroad Co. of 1859, the fol- lowing Goods: 10 Box 1 Chest No. 121 Charges, $442 <hr /> G.W.R.R. Co. Rect Great Western RRCo 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/9a0bea67a274c03c06cb27b7d71f75c5.pdf 61e19ea70a2cfcca18b918f14fae82cd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. TRIBUNE OFFICE, EDITORIAL ROOMS, Chicago, Jan 5 1864 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir: Yours of the 2d inst is received. The Globe comes to us as an exchange. We shall, therefore, not require the copy which you kindly ordered for us. Very Respectfully Your obedient servant Horace White <hr /> H White. Editor Chicago Tribune Receves the Globe already and will not need the copy which you ordered 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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. White to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513990 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. TRIBUNE OFFICE, EDITORIAL ROOMS, Chicago, Jan 5 1864 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir: Yours of the 2d inst is received. The Globe comes to us as an exchange. We shall, therefore, not require the copy which you kindly ordered for us. Very Respectfully Your obedient servant Horace White <hr /> H White. Editor Chicago Tribune Receves the Globe already and will not need the copy which you ordered 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/d84f4257de16c89f8c019f753ed7a600.pdf 61a5e4c8a83778f95ce418cdf684e6cd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria, Ills. Jan 10, 1865. His Excelency Gov. Richard Yates Sir! Having served in the 44th Regt Ills. Infy. since July 1st, 1861 as a private, and being promoted by you to 1" Lieut. for meritorious and gallant conduct rendered at the Battles of Tia Ridge, AR. and Stone River, Tenn. and now being honorably discharged the service of the U. S. on account of wounds received at the Battle of Kenesaw mountain, State of Georgia, by order of the War. Dept. I would most respectfully ask your Excelency for a recommendation to the Adj. General Thomas U. St. A. either for a situation in the first Corps Genl Hancock, or the the invalid Corps. I have lost the entire use of my left arm, in consequence of this wound, also it is the cause of my leaving the field, where I did had so many good friends. Enclosed please find my discharge. Hoping this my request may meet your kind consideration I am Governeur Your humble servant Henry Huhn late Lt. 44th Rgt. Ills. Inf. Letterbox - 801 - <hr /> Huhn Henry. Peoria Jany 10/65 Wants recommendation for a commissioned appointment in VRC Ansd & sent recommend. Porter 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Huhn to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511743 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. Peoria, Ills. Jan 10, 1865. His Excelency Gov. Richard Yates Sir! Having served in the 44th Regt Ills. Infy. since July 1st, 1861 as a private, and being promoted by you to 1" Lieut. for meritorious and gallant conduct rendered at the Battles of Tia Ridge, AR. and Stone River, Tenn. and now being honorably discharged the service of the U. S. on account of wounds received at the Battle of Kenesaw mountain, State of Georgia, by order of the War. Dept. I would most respectfully ask your Excelency for a recommendation to the Adj. General Thomas U. St. A. either for a situation in the first Corps Genl Hancock, or the the invalid Corps. I have lost the entire use of my left arm, in consequence of this wound, also it is the cause of my leaving the field, where I did had so many good friends. Enclosed please find my discharge. Hoping this my request may meet your kind consideration I am Governeur Your humble servant Henry Huhn late Lt. 44th Rgt. Ills. Inf. Letterbox - 801 - <hr /> Huhn Henry. Peoria Jany 10/65 Wants recommendation for a commissioned appointment in VRC Ansd & sent recommend. Porter 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/475897719e2b71739d858ff1eb68806d.pdf cda12c8e958faca69ca26f71ce4f92de Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. genral Hospital No 2 Quincy. Ill. Jan. 7th 1865 Mr Richard Yates, Esqr. Honored, Sir. I make bold to Address you. In Regard to My self. I have been in the Servis over three years I Belong to the 34 ill. u.s. Regt. Am Not tired of the Servis, in the field, but [hartly?] tired of Hospital life, Have been In the Hospital since the first of May last have been At this Hospital since the 9 of July. have Neve been Examined yet. I would like to join my Regt the doctor says that I cant stand field duty Any More. I would like to have My discharge & if you will Assist me. In getting. said discharge. I shall be vary thankful. yours with Respect Hiram N Clark <hr /> P.S. My Diseas is inflamation of the kidneys. pleas write to me & let me known what you will do. for A soldier that has done his duty. while at the front yours with Respecks Hiram. N. Clark Co F. 34. Regt. ill u.s. Oscar, Vantassell Col. Com. <hr /> Clark Hiram N. Co. F. 34th Ill Vols U.S. Hospital. Quincy Jan 7th 65 Wants to be discharged Apply for & answer Ansd. & appd for Porter 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Hiram N. Clark to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511728 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. U. S. genral Hospital No 2 Quincy. Ill. Jan. 7th 1865 Mr Richard Yates, Esqr. Honored, Sir. I make bold to Address you. In Regard to My self. I have been in the Servis over three years I Belong to the 34 ill. u.s. Regt. Am Not tired of the Servis, in the field, but [hartly?] tired of Hospital life, Have been In the Hospital since the first of May last have been At this Hospital since the 9 of July. have Neve been Examined yet. I would like to join my Regt the doctor says that I cant stand field duty Any More. I would like to have My discharge & if you will Assist me. In getting. said discharge. I shall be vary thankful. yours with Respect Hiram N Clark <hr /> P.S. My Diseas is inflamation of the kidneys. pleas write to me & let me known what you will do. for A soldier that has done his duty. while at the front yours with Respecks Hiram. N. Clark Co F. 34. Regt. ill u.s. Oscar, Vantassell Col. Com. <hr /> Clark Hiram N. Co. F. 34th Ill Vols U.S. Hospital. Quincy Jan 7th 65 Wants to be discharged Apply for & answer Ansd. & appd for Porter 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/fe5bfb7c3b3c6a8fc5bd9ea578021f23.pdf 3a446086f493a2d9b0d205815d1b0157 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. OFFICE OF Holmes O. Sleight TREASURER OF HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Cambridge Jany 10th 1865 Will attend to the payment of TAXES, REDEMPTION FROM TAX SALES INVESTIGATING OF TITLES and furnishing ABSTRACTS. Hon Rich Yates Dear Sir, Absence from home and the dangerous illness of Mrs S. prevented my receiving yours of the 27th ult in time for me to assist you personally at Springfield, but as the matter has terminated as we desired it is just as well. Prior to that time, I wrote to each of our prominent men asking them to instruct our Representative to cast his vote in your favor. Also to each Editor, desiring them to publish an article in your favor, and in every instance, my desire was complied with, yet notwithstanding all this Mr Ford acted in direct disregard of the wishes of his constituents and betrayed us, happily without avail. I should have accompanied Miss Crawford. Wait and Harrington to Springfield, if the health of my wife had permitted, but I dared not leave her. Allow me to congratulate you warmly upon you success and may the high honors which you have acquired in the past be increased in your new position and your course be such as to put to shame and forever silence every one of your late opposers. With Kind regards and Wishing you the highest success I remain Your Obt servant Holmes O. Sleight <hr /> Holmes O. Sleight Cambridge Henry Co. Congratulating & very friendly. 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Holmes O. Slight to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511742 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 Holmes O. Sleight TREASURER OF HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Cambridge Jany 10th 1865 Will attend to the payment of TAXES, REDEMPTION FROM TAX SALES INVESTIGATING OF TITLES and furnishing ABSTRACTS. Hon Rich Yates Dear Sir, Absence from home and the dangerous illness of Mrs S. prevented my receiving yours of the 27th ult in time for me to assist you personally at Springfield, but as the matter has terminated as we desired it is just as well. Prior to that time, I wrote to each of our prominent men asking them to instruct our Representative to cast his vote in your favor. Also to each Editor, desiring them to publish an article in your favor, and in every instance, my desire was complied with, yet notwithstanding all this Mr Ford acted in direct disregard of the wishes of his constituents and betrayed us, happily without avail. I should have accompanied Miss Crawford. Wait and Harrington to Springfield, if the health of my wife had permitted, but I dared not leave her. Allow me to congratulate you warmly upon you success and may the high honors which you have acquired in the past be increased in your new position and your course be such as to put to shame and forever silence every one of your late opposers. With Kind regards and Wishing you the highest success I remain Your Obt servant Holmes O. Sleight <hr /> Holmes O. Sleight Cambridge Henry Co. Congratulating & very friendly. 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/e49adb2155e2a55b67004633970ec4a6.pdf c4617ecdc472de7acf5651c2414c127f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cincinnati, Ohio January 8th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Senator Elect My dear friend. It is with feelings of no ordinary pleasure that I improve my earliest oppitunity to congratulate you upon your election to the United States Senate. I have watched the proceedings of the Illinois Legislature for the last few years with unflagged interest, and now that it is an unfait accomplite, I am delighted. This could not be otherwise, when you found me in Washington in 1862. I was out of funds and employment, with a young wife to support, and you at once secured me lucrative employment, and in less than six months I was Asst Quartermaster General of Rhode Island, a position that I held one year, the pay being very small, Senator Anthony Spraque got me the appointment of Pay Clerk U. S. Army, which I now hold, stationed at his (?) place. I feel so much indebted to you, I long for time to come when I may have the great pleasure of thanking you in person. Wishing you every success in the new career opened to you. With distinguished regard Yours Truly, I. W. Farrar <hr /> I. W. Farrar Leincimcat's (?) Jany 8th 1865 Ohio Congratulatory- C Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 I. W. Farrar to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511733 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. Cincinnati, Ohio January 8th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Senator Elect My dear friend. It is with feelings of no ordinary pleasure that I improve my earliest oppitunity to congratulate you upon your election to the United States Senate. I have watched the proceedings of the Illinois Legislature for the last few years with unflagged interest, and now that it is an unfait accomplite, I am delighted. This could not be otherwise, when you found me in Washington in 1862. I was out of funds and employment, with a young wife to support, and you at once secured me lucrative employment, and in less than six months I was Asst Quartermaster General of Rhode Island, a position that I held one year, the pay being very small, Senator Anthony Spraque got me the appointment of Pay Clerk U. S. Army, which I now hold, stationed at his (?) place. I feel so much indebted to you, I long for time to come when I may have the great pleasure of thanking you in person. Wishing you every success in the new career opened to you. With distinguished regard Yours Truly, I. W. Farrar <hr /> I. W. Farrar Leincimcat's (?) Jany 8th 1865 Ohio Congratulatory- C Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8feec1c6f1df2583955337508f87e9a2.pdf 980de303c00b398b312485631307b482 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mint of the United States. Chief Coiner's Department. Philadelphia, Jany. 7th, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Sir Allow me to congratulate you on your election to the U.S. Senate. I am pleased to death. You will perceive by the heading of this note that I am in the Chief Coiners Department U.S. Mint where if you will do me the honor to visit I shall be very happy to to show you the institution and post you on coinage medals etc. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Isaac McBride Clerk to Chief Coiner <hr /> Isaac McBride Clerk to Chief Coiner U. S. Mint Philadelphia Jany 7 1865 Congratulatory Would be pleased to show you the institution C Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 Isaac McBride to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511729 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. Mint of the United States. Chief Coiner's Department. Philadelphia, Jany. 7th, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Sir Allow me to congratulate you on your election to the U.S. Senate. I am pleased to death. You will perceive by the heading of this note that I am in the Chief Coiners Department U.S. Mint where if you will do me the honor to visit I shall be very happy to to show you the institution and post you on coinage medals etc. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Isaac McBride Clerk to Chief Coiner <hr /> Isaac McBride Clerk to Chief Coiner U. S. Mint Philadelphia Jany 7 1865 Congratulatory Would be pleased to show you the institution C Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/42c508721dd62ee94cb03d94efec7881.pdf 8b97431e9c343d82eeba12cfa7457719 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Savannah Georgia January 3, 1865 His Excellency R Yates Springfield Ill Sir As a citizen of Illinois I feel a deep interest not only in the prosperity and well being of our noble State; but also in the righteousness of its laws. And looking from the stand point of Eternal rectitude I cannot but look upon the black laws of Illinois as a system of injustice and inhumanity and unbecoming a civilize people; and a fit representative of the dark ages. I would therefore ask it as a favor of you to exert your influence to have them <hr /> repealed; and forever banished from our Statutes; let the foul stain be forever blotted out. Let the Legislature of Illinois Set such an example in this respect as shall be worthy of imitation in all our Sister States. I trust the day is not far distant when no slave can breathe upon American soil. As a Soldier I feel grateful to you for what you have done and tried to do for the brave men that have periled their lives in their country's defence and whilst you as the Governer of Illinois can feel justly proud of of Illinois Soldiers; that feeling is reciprocated on the part of the Soldier. He feels proud of his Governor. <hr /> It is unnecessary to multiply words; your own better judgment will dictate the necessity of the repeal of that inhuman code. So far as my observation goes the Negro will make a better citizen than the Southern refugee; for while the former is inured to toil; is loyal to his country; a quiet and peacable citizen: the latter has been reared in vice and indolence; is disloyal to his country and a disturber of the peace and he is North simply because he is too much of a coward to fight. I am Sir with great respect Your Obedient Servant J G Andrews Co C 7th. Ill. Infantry 3rd Big 4th div 15th S.C. R Yates Governor Illinois <hr /> Andrews J. G. Co "G" 7th Ills Vols. Savannah Jany 3d 1865 Looks upon the Black Laws of Illinois as a system of injustice & hopes they will be repealed. &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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. G. Andrews to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513980 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. Savannah Georgia January 3, 1865 His Excellency R Yates Springfield Ill Sir As a citizen of Illinois I feel a deep interest not only in the prosperity and well being of our noble State; but also in the righteousness of its laws. And looking from the stand point of Eternal rectitude I cannot but look upon the black laws of Illinois as a system of injustice and inhumanity and unbecoming a civilize people; and a fit representative of the dark ages. I would therefore ask it as a favor of you to exert your influence to have them <hr /> repealed; and forever banished from our Statutes; let the foul stain be forever blotted out. Let the Legislature of Illinois Set such an example in this respect as shall be worthy of imitation in all our Sister States. I trust the day is not far distant when no slave can breathe upon American soil. As a Soldier I feel grateful to you for what you have done and tried to do for the brave men that have periled their lives in their country's defence and whilst you as the Governer of Illinois can feel justly proud of of Illinois Soldiers; that feeling is reciprocated on the part of the Soldier. He feels proud of his Governor. <hr /> It is unnecessary to multiply words; your own better judgment will dictate the necessity of the repeal of that inhuman code. So far as my observation goes the Negro will make a better citizen than the Southern refugee; for while the former is inured to toil; is loyal to his country; a quiet and peacable citizen: the latter has been reared in vice and indolence; is disloyal to his country and a disturber of the peace and he is North simply because he is too much of a coward to fight. I am Sir with great respect Your Obedient Servant J G Andrews Co C 7th. Ill. Infantry 3rd Big 4th div 15th S.C. R Yates Governor Illinois <hr /> Andrews J. G. Co "G" 7th Ills Vols. Savannah Jany 3d 1865 Looks upon the Black Laws of Illinois as a system of injustice & hopes they will be repealed. &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7cad6606a838a3e6376d208f1d9dcc23.pdf 0102867e15a33f75150722fed155f855 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Jan. 10, 1865 Dear Governor, Through you Capt. Edward W. Bennett of 73d Reg't, Ill. Vol. has already applied to the War Dep't. to be commissioned Capt. of Commisary Mr. Bennett father of Capt. Bennett desires that you will be kind enough to look after the above while at Washington: as he learns that you design being there shortly. Mr. Bennett called to see you to day but could not find you, & he desires that I would call your attention as above. Mr. Bennett the father of the Capt is one of our old, faithful Methodist preachers, his son, the Capt, has been in the service ever sinse the war began & through some of its severest battles <hr /> & always at his post, & worked his way from a private to his present position. He is an intelligent, high-minded, & energetic young man & every way reliable. Rev. Mr. Bennett, the father lost a younger son near Atlanta in the attack there, & his son-in-law lost his leg about the same time Very Truly Yours J.L. Crane. <hr /> Crane Rev. J L Springfield Jan 10/65 Rev Mr Bennett. The father of Capt Bennett who applied through you for the position of Cap't of Commissary desires you to look after his appointment when you go to Washington Strong recommends Capt B. for the position he has worked his way up from a private &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. L. Crane to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511741 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ill. Jan. 10, 1865 Dear Governor, Through you Capt. Edward W. Bennett of 73d Reg't, Ill. Vol. has already applied to the War Dep't. to be commissioned Capt. of Commisary Mr. Bennett father of Capt. Bennett desires that you will be kind enough to look after the above while at Washington: as he learns that you design being there shortly. Mr. Bennett called to see you to day but could not find you, & he desires that I would call your attention as above. Mr. Bennett the father of the Capt is one of our old, faithful Methodist preachers, his son, the Capt, has been in the service ever sinse the war began & through some of its severest battles <hr /> & always at his post, & worked his way from a private to his present position. He is an intelligent, high-minded, & energetic young man & every way reliable. Rev. Mr. Bennett, the father lost a younger son near Atlanta in the attack there, & his son-in-law lost his leg about the same time Very Truly Yours J.L. Crane. <hr /> Crane Rev. J L Springfield Jan 10/65 Rev Mr Bennett. The father of Capt Bennett who applied through you for the position of Cap't of Commissary desires you to look after his appointment when you go to Washington Strong recommends Capt B. for the position he has worked his way up from a private &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/58dc8e662c4fa2a13845de1afc05d629.pdf bee388eede607fc0d2da8de6618dfddf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 6th Jany 1865 To His Excellency Gov: Yates Dear sir Permit me to tender to you my congratulations warm and sincere. I have ever been active, though unpretending, in my efforts to promote the cause that has found in you so distinguished and successful a champion - and I hail, with unmingled joy, the renewed evidence that the people of Illinois have just given of their appreciation of your eminent abilities, patriotic devotion and public services Again, sir, accept the reiterated congratulations of an old acquaintance who desires to see you occupying a place, if possible, still higher in affections not only of the people of Illinois but of the United States and your name the rallying cry of <hr /> the defenders of liberty in every land Your Obedt servt James Henderson <hr /> Henderson James Monmouth Jan'y 6th 65 Congratulatory 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 James Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 513993 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 6th Jany 1865 To His Excellency Gov: Yates Dear sir Permit me to tender to you my congratulations warm and sincere. I have ever been active, though unpretending, in my efforts to promote the cause that has found in you so distinguished and successful a champion - and I hail, with unmingled joy, the renewed evidence that the people of Illinois have just given of their appreciation of your eminent abilities, patriotic devotion and public services Again, sir, accept the reiterated congratulations of an old acquaintance who desires to see you occupying a place, if possible, still higher in affections not only of the people of Illinois but of the United States and your name the rallying cry of <hr /> the defenders of liberty in every land Your Obedt servt James Henderson <hr /> Henderson James Monmouth Jan'y 6th 65 Congratulatory 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/e3eccf81f124df65a1f89d421f7e3410.pdf d136234800582e0a067ee5f55cb7f76c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 7th January 1865 To his Excellency Gov: Yates Dear Sir I did myself the honor to address you a few lines yesterday and now address you again, since Col Henderson has made known to me, that, in accordance with the views of some of my friends here who are well acquainted with the active part I have taken in the cause we delight to advance (to say nothing of the part I have taken in the senatorial passage d'arms) he has written to you, requesting you to place upon your list for favorable consideration my name, when in the distribution of Offices you may have one at your disposal the duties of which, in your estimation, will not require greater Capacity than it is my fortune to possess. Although engaged in the practice of law, I have conducted the business of the Assessor's Office of this district with entire satisfaction to Col Henderson and without complaint from the Treasury Depart <hr /> ment and I flatter myself that the Office of Consul would not Tax my energies or abilities, though limited, beyond their adequacy to meet the demand Having a French and Spanish education - speaking the former well and the latter sufficiently to transact business the duties of such an office could be discharged by me in a French or Spanish port with as much ease as in an English one. The vacancy that seems probable at present at Bahia consequent upon the Capture of the Florida has been suggested to me by the partiality of my friends. I had myself thought of soliciting an appointment as a bearer of dispatches to Europe intending, if I succeeded, to give my attention on my return to the editing of a Newspaper in this City - but of course sir, I ask only for such a position either at home or abroad as you may deem suitable to my Capacity - if indeed you should think I have any claim at all to your consideration - how <hr /> ever as the hope of reward has had no influence on my political action hitherto neither will disappointment in my efforts at present influence me in my future course I shall give my best energies as ever to the welfare of my Country and to the support of her gallant defenders and her patriotic and devoted representatives and statesmen Your Obedt Servt James Henderson <hr /> Senatorial James. Henderson. Monmouth Ills. Asking some 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 19, Folder 09 (January 1-10, 1865) 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 James Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-01-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511723 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 7th January 1865 To his Excellency Gov: Yates Dear Sir I did myself the honor to address you a few lines yesterday and now address you again, since Col Henderson has made known to me, that, in accordance with the views of some of my friends here who are well acquainted with the active part I have taken in the cause we delight to advance (to say nothing of the part I have taken in the senatorial passage d'arms) he has written to you, requesting you to place upon your list for favorable consideration my name, when in the distribution of Offices you may have one at your disposal the duties of which, in your estimation, will not require greater Capacity than it is my fortune to possess. Although engaged in the practice of law, I have conducted the business of the Assessor's Office of this district with entire satisfaction to Col Henderson and without complaint from the Treasury Depart <hr /> ment and I flatter myself that the Office of Consul would not Tax my energies or abilities, though limited, beyond their adequacy to meet the demand Having a French and Spanish education - speaking the former well and the latter sufficiently to transact business the duties of such an office could be discharged by me in a French or Spanish port with as much ease as in an English one. The vacancy that seems probable at present at Bahia consequent upon the Capture of the Florida has been suggested to me by the partiality of my friends. I had myself thought of soliciting an appointment as a bearer of dispatches to Europe intending, if I succeeded, to give my attention on my return to the editing of a Newspaper in this City - but of course sir, I ask only for such a position either at home or abroad as you may deem suitable to my Capacity - if indeed you should think I have any claim at all to your consideration - how <hr /> ever as the hope of reward has had no influence on my political action hitherto neither will disappointment in my efforts at present influence me in my future course I shall give my best energies as ever to the welfare of my Country and to the support of her gallant defenders and her patriotic and devoted representatives and statesmen Your Obedt Servt James Henderson <hr /> Senatorial James. Henderson. Monmouth Ills. Asking some appointment Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. 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