1 25 55 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8a6982181c3562056e12c6e36c952f7e.pdf 7065d8eeed7a73faa3839194ed4d6dd2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Paris Aug 24th 1864 Gov Yates: D'r Sir: Yours of the 16th and---are at hand. In reply to the former I would inform you that I and other Union men of this vicinity have come to the conclusion to let our portion of the quota of the State be raised by draft instead of by volunteering. We shall, of course do nothing to discourage enlistments, nor do we mean to do anything to encourage them. The draft like the rains of heaven, falls on the just and on the unjust, whereas volunteers are raised almost exclusively from among friends of the government---O.A.K.'s are not likely to offer their services. Further, the Copperheads have been threatening so long to resist the eforcement of the conscription law that I, for one, want to see whether they have the courage to attempt it, not that I doubt their disposition. If the government has not the power to enforce <hr /> its laws it is worse than worthless, and the sooner we know the fact the better. C.L. Vallandigham was banished the Country---he returned--- hurled defiance in the very teeth of the administration, and--- he was not molested. Further than that, it has been proved by affidavit to the satisfaction, it would seem, of Old Zack's "all the world and the rest of mankind," that he is the "grand commander" of an order that is oath-bound to treason and murder. he lords it throughout the loyal states with as much impunity as his Satanic Majesty in his own imperial realms of brimstone. We have the Deputy Grand Commander of the O.A.K's for the State of Illinois (I refer to Amos Green) in our County, a man that is under $5000 bounty for his loyalty; he is mustering his subordinates; meetings are held weekly in every township of the County; they are drilling by hundreds in various parts of Edgar and with the avowed intention of resisting the draft. The administration seem to be totally blind to the fact that the government <hr /> is resting upon a volcano. Under these circumstances we do not consider it either a matter of duty or of interest to encourage any more Union men to enter the armies, and leave these vile traitors at home to plot treason and murder. When the government has placed its foot upon the neck of this accursed institution then it will not ask in vain for volunteers. Until that time comes let the Conscription law be enforced in all its rigor and compel some of these men to take a musket and fight against their "southern brethren," instead of their eternal enemies, the loyal men of the north. They are so excellently drilled that they would doubtless make good soldiers; they are anxious to fight and had better fight southern rebels than northern patriots. Hoping that these reasons may prove satisfactory to you, I subscribe myself Your Ob't Servant S.L. Spink <hr /> S. L. Spink Paris Referred to Gen Payne with request to return. Mr Spinks is a prominent man and nominee of the Union party for Legislature Repd by Genl Paine Attended to H 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. L. Spink to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509347 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. Paris Aug 24th 1864 Gov Yates: D'r Sir: Yours of the 16th and---are at hand. In reply to the former I would inform you that I and other Union men of this vicinity have come to the conclusion to let our portion of the quota of the State be raised by draft instead of by volunteering. We shall, of course do nothing to discourage enlistments, nor do we mean to do anything to encourage them. The draft like the rains of heaven, falls on the just and on the unjust, whereas volunteers are raised almost exclusively from among friends of the government---O.A.K.'s are not likely to offer their services. Further, the Copperheads have been threatening so long to resist the eforcement of the conscription law that I, for one, want to see whether they have the courage to attempt it, not that I doubt their disposition. If the government has not the power to enforce <hr /> its laws it is worse than worthless, and the sooner we know the fact the better. C.L. Vallandigham was banished the Country---he returned--- hurled defiance in the very teeth of the administration, and--- he was not molested. Further than that, it has been proved by affidavit to the satisfaction, it would seem, of Old Zack's "all the world and the rest of mankind," that he is the "grand commander" of an order that is oath-bound to treason and murder. he lords it throughout the loyal states with as much impunity as his Satanic Majesty in his own imperial realms of brimstone. We have the Deputy Grand Commander of the O.A.K's for the State of Illinois (I refer to Amos Green) in our County, a man that is under $5000 bounty for his loyalty; he is mustering his subordinates; meetings are held weekly in every township of the County; they are drilling by hundreds in various parts of Edgar and with the avowed intention of resisting the draft. The administration seem to be totally blind to the fact that the government <hr /> is resting upon a volcano. Under these circumstances we do not consider it either a matter of duty or of interest to encourage any more Union men to enter the armies, and leave these vile traitors at home to plot treason and murder. When the government has placed its foot upon the neck of this accursed institution then it will not ask in vain for volunteers. Until that time comes let the Conscription law be enforced in all its rigor and compel some of these men to take a musket and fight against their "southern brethren," instead of their eternal enemies, the loyal men of the north. They are so excellently drilled that they would doubtless make good soldiers; they are anxious to fight and had better fight southern rebels than northern patriots. Hoping that these reasons may prove satisfactory to you, I subscribe myself Your Ob't Servant S.L. Spink <hr /> S. L. Spink Paris Referred to Gen Payne with request to return. Mr Spinks is a prominent man and nominee of the Union party for Legislature Repd by Genl Paine Attended to H 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/4e99ad81ae4d67e6070527c5f1e96440.pdf b028f8befb3b56823f0938f197135b1c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Alton Aug, 24th/64 </pre> <pre> Hon Rich Yates </pre> <pre> Sir </pre> <pre> Some one is acting under a mistake about this Commission </pre> <pre> The Committy appointed by the Altonians to select a (Com?) of men, to be refered by Gen H Tozan, was in fear during the Generals stay with us, and, A. S. Willis; with others names unknown to myself, were submited to him: upon this suposition that his that I would get this com- in a few days recruited a Number of men; had enlistment papers made out at Major (Hallots?) under his command. Said Major feeling little mad no doubt at his rejection backed out and would sware no men in unless in </pre> <hr /> companies this is inforcible. Of course I must foot thus provision bill unless forther orders; as a communication from you comes. <pre> Yours in haste </pre> <pre> A. S. Willis </pre> <pre> Alton, Ills </pre> <hr /> Miller. A. S. Alton Ills. Aug 24th 1864 <pre> Writes in referrence to recruiting a compy there. </pre> Write him Alton Rgt no authority granted - regt raised by Rasecranz & C - <pre> Aug 30th </pre> <pre> Aust P _ </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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. S. Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509342 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> Alton Aug, 24th/64 </pre> <pre> Hon Rich Yates </pre> <pre> Sir </pre> <pre> Some one is acting under a mistake about this Commission </pre> <pre> The Committy appointed by the Altonians to select a (Com?) of men, to be refered by Gen H Tozan, was in fear during the Generals stay with us, and, A. S. Willis; with others names unknown to myself, were submited to him: upon this suposition that his that I would get this com- in a few days recruited a Number of men; had enlistment papers made out at Major (Hallots?) under his command. Said Major feeling little mad no doubt at his rejection backed out and would sware no men in unless in </pre> <hr /> companies this is inforcible. Of course I must foot thus provision bill unless forther orders; as a communication from you comes. <pre> Yours in haste </pre> <pre> A. S. Willis </pre> <pre> Alton, Ills </pre> <hr /> Miller. A. S. Alton Ills. Aug 24th 1864 <pre> Writes in referrence to recruiting a compy there. </pre> Write him Alton Rgt no authority granted - regt raised by Rasecranz & C - <pre> Aug 30th </pre> <pre> Aust P _ </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/ed98c95ec088e7e95fd97bb81da05de8.pdf 865aac06c1f1840f660224e21135077a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Madison Ind Aug 23th 1864 To Governor Sir as I am oblige to take liberty to inform you that I am a inmate of this hospital and a maber of the 27 Ills Regt Vol. In. I do here by inform you that the offices of this Hospital do not make any effort atall in sending me to my own state as my term service as expired I would be oblige to you if you woud please to send a oder for me to my own State also there is a nother <hr /> in the same fix of the same Regiment the name John Heeley Sir We Shall be oblige for your kindness We your humble servants Alfred Simmons John Heeley <hr /> Simmons. Alfred. Madison Ind. Aug 23d 64 He is confined in Hospital there and wants to be transferred to his own State. (Ill.) also John Heeley asks the same favor. Answered Aug 29 64 requested transfer Snyder A. de. 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alfred Simmons and John Heeley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509323 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. Madison Ind Aug 23th 1864 To Governor Sir as I am oblige to take liberty to inform you that I am a inmate of this hospital and a maber of the 27 Ills Regt Vol. In. I do here by inform you that the offices of this Hospital do not make any effort atall in sending me to my own state as my term service as expired I would be oblige to you if you woud please to send a oder for me to my own State also there is a nother <hr /> in the same fix of the same Regiment the name John Heeley Sir We Shall be oblige for your kindness We your humble servants Alfred Simmons John Heeley <hr /> Simmons. Alfred. Madison Ind. Aug 23d 64 He is confined in Hospital there and wants to be transferred to his own State. (Ill.) also John Heeley asks the same favor. Answered Aug 29 64 requested transfer Snyder A. de. 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/2bb268e3f962723c5f69eaa9dea1e600.pdf 62b1dbdff4885b00c179df8b8b3880cf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Head - Quarters Northern Department, </pre> <pre> Medical Director's Office, </pre> <pre> Columbus, O. August 24th 1864. </pre> Governor. <pre> I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of August 20th, requesting the transfer of Privates Kelly and Simmons 27th Ills Vols from Madison Hospital to some Hospital in Illinois. An order has been issued to transfer these Soldiers to Camp Butler, Springfield, under the impression that, that will be the point for mustering out the Regiment. </pre> <pre> I am Governor, </pre> <pre> Very respectfully, </pre> <pre> Your Obt. Servant </pre> <pre> Chas S. Tripler </pre> <pre> Surgeon U.S. Army and Medical Director North'rn Dept </pre> His Excellency Richard Yates. Governor of Illinois. Springfield Illinois. <hr /> Tripler Chas. S. Med. Direc. Columbus. O. Aug 26th 64 AcKnowledge receipt of Gov's request for transfer of Kelly & Simmons of 27th Regt. to some Ill. Hospital. and states that orders have been issued for their removal to Camp Butler Ills. Informed File <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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles Tripler to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509340 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> Head - Quarters Northern Department, </pre> <pre> Medical Director's Office, </pre> <pre> Columbus, O. August 24th 1864. </pre> Governor. <pre> I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of August 20th, requesting the transfer of Privates Kelly and Simmons 27th Ills Vols from Madison Hospital to some Hospital in Illinois. An order has been issued to transfer these Soldiers to Camp Butler, Springfield, under the impression that, that will be the point for mustering out the Regiment. </pre> <pre> I am Governor, </pre> <pre> Very respectfully, </pre> <pre> Your Obt. Servant </pre> <pre> Chas S. Tripler </pre> <pre> Surgeon U.S. Army and Medical Director North'rn Dept </pre> His Excellency Richard Yates. Governor of Illinois. Springfield Illinois. <hr /> Tripler Chas. S. Med. Direc. Columbus. O. Aug 26th 64 AcKnowledge receipt of Gov's request for transfer of Kelly & Simmons of 27th Regt. to some Ill. Hospital. and states that orders have been issued for their removal to Camp Butler Ills. Informed File <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/d09809b4144f6f2802cdad7e2e164fcd.pdf 7c68a69f069ceadf9f9930f9c7428e18 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lostant Ill 24 Aug 1864 To His Excelency R Yates, Governer of Ill Dear Sir, will you recognize + arm a company of militia if organized under the laws of this state, at this place. Please answer as soon as convenient + oblige Yours truly D B Clark Lostant LaSalle Co Ills N.B. I am the Post Master at Lostant DBC <hr /> Clark, D. B. Lostant, Ill Aug 24/64 Wants to know if a company organized at that place under the militia laws of the state will be recognized + armed. Executive [illegible] Aug. 30, 1864 Respectfully referred to Brig. Gen'l H. E. Paine Comm'der Dist of Illinois By order Simon Hinhbach Colo. A.D. 6 E.D. Sept 5 '64 Mr Clark is unknown to this Dept. At direction of His Excellency Gov. Yates have addressed a citizen of Sa Salle Co who will give satisfactory information [illegible] John S. Loomis [illegible] 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. B. Clark to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509348 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. Lostant Ill 24 Aug 1864 To His Excelency R Yates, Governer of Ill Dear Sir, will you recognize + arm a company of militia if organized under the laws of this state, at this place. Please answer as soon as convenient + oblige Yours truly D B Clark Lostant LaSalle Co Ills N.B. I am the Post Master at Lostant DBC <hr /> Clark, D. B. Lostant, Ill Aug 24/64 Wants to know if a company organized at that place under the militia laws of the state will be recognized + armed. Executive [illegible] Aug. 30, 1864 Respectfully referred to Brig. Gen'l H. E. Paine Comm'der Dist of Illinois By order Simon Hinhbach Colo. A.D. 6 E.D. Sept 5 '64 Mr Clark is unknown to this Dept. At direction of His Excellency Gov. Yates have addressed a citizen of Sa Salle Co who will give satisfactory information [illegible] John S. Loomis [illegible] 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/60e1acbfb6b689532e2111516bf87112.pdf d533a22819ea0cfc87da4e0cd9cb764d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Canton, Aug. 24th/64. </pre> Gov. R. Yates <pre> Dear Sir, Your communication of the 16th inst. is received and contents noted, and in reply I have to say. </pre> <pre> There is an effort being made in this County to raise a Company to join the Regiment authorized to be raised for State defence. The Company now numbers from Twentyfive to thirty men, recruited by George Luckey. - with a fair prospect of being filled to the minimum number. </pre> <pre> There is also a movement to organize Militia companies in this County, which I think will meet with fair success. None </pre> <hr /> are solicited to join but those of unquestionable loyalty, and in case of emergency, I think you might safely rely on One hundred & fifty or two hundred men from this town. Can a Company organized here receive arms and equipments from the State? Will you send such instructions as are necessary to enable us to so organize? <pre> Any information that I am able to give you upon subjects connected with our public or political safety, is at your command. </pre> <pre> Truly Yours &c. </pre> <pre> D. W. Walker </pre> <hr /> Walker. D W. <pre> Canton Ills </pre> Executive Depart. Springfield Aug 30/1864 Respectfully referred to Brig Genl. H E Paine County Dist. of Illinois Mr Walker is recommended as a loyal prominent citizen By order of <pre> Samuel Hirshback </pre> <pre> (colonel?) </pre> (AcKu'l G Recplac) ? Day 30/ H. <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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. W. Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509343 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> Canton, Aug. 24th/64. </pre> Gov. R. Yates <pre> Dear Sir, Your communication of the 16th inst. is received and contents noted, and in reply I have to say. </pre> <pre> There is an effort being made in this County to raise a Company to join the Regiment authorized to be raised for State defence. The Company now numbers from Twentyfive to thirty men, recruited by George Luckey. - with a fair prospect of being filled to the minimum number. </pre> <pre> There is also a movement to organize Militia companies in this County, which I think will meet with fair success. None </pre> <hr /> are solicited to join but those of unquestionable loyalty, and in case of emergency, I think you might safely rely on One hundred & fifty or two hundred men from this town. Can a Company organized here receive arms and equipments from the State? Will you send such instructions as are necessary to enable us to so organize? <pre> Any information that I am able to give you upon subjects connected with our public or political safety, is at your command. </pre> <pre> Truly Yours &c. </pre> <pre> D. W. Walker </pre> <hr /> Walker. D W. <pre> Canton Ills </pre> Executive Depart. Springfield Aug 30/1864 Respectfully referred to Brig Genl. H E Paine County Dist. of Illinois Mr Walker is recommended as a loyal prominent citizen By order of <pre> Samuel Hirshback </pre> <pre> (colonel?) </pre> (AcKu'l G Recplac) ? Day 30/ H. <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/ce11078ea3d8add870f67c78085018e5.pdf 2b6d8e01c7b496f4f7890fa0bb29810d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. "I. 57." I. R. Springfield August 22d 184 Illinois = State of Yates Richard Governor. States he is informed that Swan H. Olson. is unable to perform duty and asks that a furlough be granted him. Hed Qrs Murfreesboro Sept 5. 1864 Respy referred to Surg Turney (N.I.V.?) Medical Director, who will please state whether this man is in Hospital at Murfreesboro & whether his disability will authorize an application for sick furlough By order of <pre> Brig Gen Van Clive </pre> <pre> Edden </pre> <pre> aos </pre> "F.B." 51 <hr /> Office Med Dir <pre> Murfreesboro </pre> <pre> Sept 3, 64 </pre> Reply returned <pre> The within named enlisted man was transferred to Fortress Rosecranz June, 28, 64 </pre> <pre> Sam Downey </pre> <pre> Surgeon (illegible) </pre> <pre> Med Director </pre> Hed Qrs Murfreesboro <pre> Sept 7. 1864 </pre> Respy referred to Comdg Officer Fortress Rosecrans who will please respond to the enquiries addressed to Surg Turney (N.I.V?) & endorsed hereon <pre> By order of Brig Gen Van Cline </pre> <pre> E.A. Otis a.a.e. </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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Docketing of Unknown to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509304 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. "I. 57." I. R. Springfield August 22d 184 Illinois = State of Yates Richard Governor. States he is informed that Swan H. Olson. is unable to perform duty and asks that a furlough be granted him. Hed Qrs Murfreesboro Sept 5. 1864 Respy referred to Surg Turney (N.I.V.?) Medical Director, who will please state whether this man is in Hospital at Murfreesboro & whether his disability will authorize an application for sick furlough By order of <pre> Brig Gen Van Clive </pre> <pre> Edden </pre> <pre> aos </pre> "F.B." 51 <hr /> Office Med Dir <pre> Murfreesboro </pre> <pre> Sept 3, 64 </pre> Reply returned <pre> The within named enlisted man was transferred to Fortress Rosecranz June, 28, 64 </pre> <pre> Sam Downey </pre> <pre> Surgeon (illegible) </pre> <pre> Med Director </pre> Hed Qrs Murfreesboro <pre> Sept 7. 1864 </pre> Respy referred to Comdg Officer Fortress Rosecrans who will please respond to the enquiries addressed to Surg Turney (N.I.V?) & endorsed hereon <pre> By order of Brig Gen Van Cline </pre> <pre> E.A. Otis a.a.e. </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/08bc3778b44f60018413b4f3a5e88b20.pdf 77dc91144238edd6afbf1f1fa7d0f0d3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Kankakee City Ill. Aug 23 1864 </pre> Respected Sir. <pre> I hope you will give prompt attention to the claims of the non veterans of the 20th Reg Ill Infantry. I have taken the liberty of addressing you at the request of the members of Co "G" residing in the County of Kankakee. There are thirteen of us in all. enrolled 24th April 1861. mustered into U S service July 13th 1861 at Joliet. discharged at Chattanooga on the 14th day of July A D 1864 and, in lieu of mileage or allowance we received $25- </pre> <pre> The claim. is for 1 month 2 day unpaid at $13.00 per month and clothing allowance. Beleiving that as this is justly our due. We AsK you Respectfully to inform us of the most speedy way to receive the little due to us_ from the Gov. as it is unpaid. we have claims upon you and hope that you will not allow the Government to wrong us out of this. </pre> <pre> Hoping that you will attend to this and oblige, the non veterans of Co G 20th Ill Inf I Subscribe myself Your friend and well wisher To his Excellency With great Respect Yours Truly </pre> Hon Rich Yates. Gov etc of...................................E. B. Tupper the State of Illinois......................................formerly of co G 20th Ill Inf <hr /> Tupper. E B. Kankakee. Aug 23d 1864. Writes in reference to the claims of the Non - Veterans of 20th Ills Reg- residing in Kankakee County. Wants to Know how they can get their pay Write him will use every effort in power to (illegible) Mustered etc - <pre> Aug 30th 64 </pre> <pre> Ansd P _ </pre> 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. B. Tupper to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509320 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> Kankakee City Ill. Aug 23 1864 </pre> Respected Sir. <pre> I hope you will give prompt attention to the claims of the non veterans of the 20th Reg Ill Infantry. I have taken the liberty of addressing you at the request of the members of Co "G" residing in the County of Kankakee. There are thirteen of us in all. enrolled 24th April 1861. mustered into U S service July 13th 1861 at Joliet. discharged at Chattanooga on the 14th day of July A D 1864 and, in lieu of mileage or allowance we received $25- </pre> <pre> The claim. is for 1 month 2 day unpaid at $13.00 per month and clothing allowance. Beleiving that as this is justly our due. We AsK you Respectfully to inform us of the most speedy way to receive the little due to us_ from the Gov. as it is unpaid. we have claims upon you and hope that you will not allow the Government to wrong us out of this. </pre> <pre> Hoping that you will attend to this and oblige, the non veterans of Co G 20th Ill Inf I Subscribe myself Your friend and well wisher To his Excellency With great Respect Yours Truly </pre> Hon Rich Yates. Gov etc of...................................E. B. Tupper the State of Illinois......................................formerly of co G 20th Ill Inf <hr /> Tupper. E B. Kankakee. Aug 23d 1864. Writes in reference to the claims of the Non - Veterans of 20th Ills Reg- residing in Kankakee County. Wants to Know how they can get their pay Write him will use every effort in power to (illegible) Mustered etc - <pre> Aug 30th 64 </pre> <pre> Ansd P _ </pre> 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/a78a5e569a627cf06f945f93a50d6317.pdf e1e1d51ef87bd5ffe5d2dd5878624ca3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Columbus Ky Aug 22nd/64 Gov Yates Sir is there a chance to get permission to raise a company of 1 year men to go into State service please inform me should there be a chance I wish Authority to recruit a Company inform me also the inducements offered to those so enlisting If there is no chance for state service what chances are there for 1 years service in the field and what the inducements Is there any <hr /> need of Cavelry as the men seem anxious to join that arm of the Service Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience I remain Yours truly E H Bierer Direct to me Co E 141st Regt Ills Vol Infy - Columbus Ky <hr /> Bierer E H Columbus Ky Aug 22/64 Wants to know the chances for authority to raise a company for one year's service in the state - or in the field no authority now if chance happy to aid him Answered. Aug 29. 64 P. 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. H. Bierer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509306 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. Columbus Ky Aug 22nd/64 Gov Yates Sir is there a chance to get permission to raise a company of 1 year men to go into State service please inform me should there be a chance I wish Authority to recruit a Company inform me also the inducements offered to those so enlisting If there is no chance for state service what chances are there for 1 years service in the field and what the inducements Is there any <hr /> need of Cavelry as the men seem anxious to join that arm of the Service Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience I remain Yours truly E H Bierer Direct to me Co E 141st Regt Ills Vol Infy - Columbus Ky <hr /> Bierer E H Columbus Ky Aug 22/64 Wants to know the chances for authority to raise a company for one year's service in the state - or in the field no authority now if chance happy to aid him Answered. Aug 29. 64 P. 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/9c637f52b0e64faefee9bd98e1c9cec7.pdf 350d9d95837ff26e32800a43e32780a6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Illinois State agency Kingston Ga. Aug 24th 1864 </pre> Hon <pre> Richard Yates </pre> <pre> Governor </pre> <pre> Dr Sir </pre> <pre> While in the Hospital this morning Dr Wright handed Me your letter asking that J. W. Lane be furloughed or discharged _ </pre> <pre> The Doctor would cheerfuly comply but unfortunately he has not the privilege; he told Me however that he would have the man examined and send the report with your letter to Dr Cooper Medical Director of the Department. _ I saw Lane and think it doubtful if his is a case even for furlough. </pre> <pre> Dr Wright suggested that the Governor make direct application to the Secretary of War or Surgeon General for an order to send all Illinois Soldiers who would not be fit for service in 30 or 60 Days home on furlough or to Hospitals in the State. _ Could such an order be obtained it would have an excellent effect on the Army and Country and relieve many a man who is now </pre> <hr /> pining away._ <pre> I have taken measures to ascertain the Number in Hospitals in the Department & will forward it soon as made up. </pre> <pre> Very Resply </pre> <pre> Your Obt Ser </pre> <pre> Edw J. Eno </pre> <pre> Ill State agent </pre> <hr /> Edward J. Eno. Kingston Ga. Aug 24/64 Says that the Gov's application for furlough to Chas Lane has been refered to the med. Direc. of Department. Suggests that Gov make application to War Dpt. to have all Ill soldiers confined in Hospitals, who will not be fit for duty for 60 days, sent home on leave of absence File Party informed Oct 10th 64 <pre> Porter </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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edward J. Eno to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509337 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> Illinois State agency Kingston Ga. Aug 24th 1864 </pre> Hon <pre> Richard Yates </pre> <pre> Governor </pre> <pre> Dr Sir </pre> <pre> While in the Hospital this morning Dr Wright handed Me your letter asking that J. W. Lane be furloughed or discharged _ </pre> <pre> The Doctor would cheerfuly comply but unfortunately he has not the privilege; he told Me however that he would have the man examined and send the report with your letter to Dr Cooper Medical Director of the Department. _ I saw Lane and think it doubtful if his is a case even for furlough. </pre> <pre> Dr Wright suggested that the Governor make direct application to the Secretary of War or Surgeon General for an order to send all Illinois Soldiers who would not be fit for service in 30 or 60 Days home on furlough or to Hospitals in the State. _ Could such an order be obtained it would have an excellent effect on the Army and Country and relieve many a man who is now </pre> <hr /> pining away._ <pre> I have taken measures to ascertain the Number in Hospitals in the Department & will forward it soon as made up. </pre> <pre> Very Resply </pre> <pre> Your Obt Ser </pre> <pre> Edw J. Eno </pre> <pre> Ill State agent </pre> <hr /> Edward J. Eno. Kingston Ga. Aug 24/64 Says that the Gov's application for furlough to Chas Lane has been refered to the med. Direc. of Department. Suggests that Gov make application to War Dpt. to have all Ill soldiers confined in Hospitals, who will not be fit for duty for 60 days, sent home on leave of absence File Party informed Oct 10th 64 <pre> Porter </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/3ec6ea5142993af284b7e4e802a793d8.pdf 9ae0e6b1bfe0517f9eddb845f0e30cfa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mattoon Ills. Aug 23rd 1864. Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir You have undoubted been batered with Mattoon, Yet allow me to say to you that I am not a military man do not aspire to that. Capacity: You know how we stand here as to locality and. political standing, the Copperheads hate us with a perfect Hatred. I know that they contemplate devilly, and, I drop you this to ask you whether you will [commission?] a man or authorize him to raise a co. of Cavalry to be subject to your or the Gov orders. in the state, we have a man that has seen Service here. by the name of Crow who profess to raise a company I do not know the military arrangements he is a brave judicius man and can raise a fine <hr /> company of men, let me hear from you & oblige Your Tly F. A. Allison Allison F. A. Matoon Ills Agst 23d 64 Wants a commission given to some man there to raise a comp of cavalry to suppress treason. recommends Mr Crow Write him would be most glad to appnt probably Write Crow if the Company to be kept up at Govt expense Govt refuses. Can furnish arms for a militia co. - every man very loyal - but no pay. Ansd Sept 9th 1864 as directed Snyder ADC 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. A. Allison to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509328 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. Mattoon Ills. Aug 23rd 1864. Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir You have undoubted been batered with Mattoon, Yet allow me to say to you that I am not a military man do not aspire to that. Capacity: You know how we stand here as to locality and. political standing, the Copperheads hate us with a perfect Hatred. I know that they contemplate devilly, and, I drop you this to ask you whether you will [commission?] a man or authorize him to raise a co. of Cavalry to be subject to your or the Gov orders. in the state, we have a man that has seen Service here. by the name of Crow who profess to raise a company I do not know the military arrangements he is a brave judicius man and can raise a fine <hr /> company of men, let me hear from you & oblige Your Tly F. A. Allison Allison F. A. Matoon Ills Agst 23d 64 Wants a commission given to some man there to raise a comp of cavalry to suppress treason. recommends Mr Crow Write him would be most glad to appnt probably Write Crow if the Company to be kept up at Govt expense Govt refuses. Can furnish arms for a militia co. - every man very loyal - but no pay. Ansd Sept 9th 1864 as directed Snyder ADC 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/3e3635fbca3f4888cee49dcf521ed3f1.pdf d686857945b8e8faf402f87af4c0ab70 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Greenview Menard Co Ills Aug 22, 1864 To His Excellency Richard Yates, Gov of Ills Dear Sir, After seriously consulting the following brothers of our council, Dr. James V. Callaway, John Brewer and Samuel [C.?] Mills. You will excuse us for making the following statements. There resides in the town of Greenview persons who have lately come to this State from Missouri, and report themselves as having recd honorable discharges from the Rebel Gen. Price's army. This can be proven as to these statements by loyal persons. There are also others from the same army who claim to be rebel paroled prisoners captured at Vicksburgh. What can be done with them. We have received our Muster Roll, &c and are raising our company as fast as possible. We have published a call to the citizens of this vicinity to meet in Greenview next Saturday to complete the organization of the company. Would it not be advisable not to issue company papers or arms to none other than Union Leaguers and persons who you know to be strictly loyal. We are aiming to be awake to a Sense of our duty. <hr /> If you wish to know who are the leading copperheads of our vicinity, you can do so by writing to Dr. Callaway, or either of us, our post office address is Sweetwater, Ills all confidence can be placed in any statements you may receive from any of the [within?] named persons. Very Respectfully, G.W. Hatch W.L. Jamison <hr /> Hatch, G.W. Greenview Ills Aug 22nd, 1864 States that there are a number of persons there from Missouri having been discharged from Gen Prices army. Wants to know what to do with them. Also what to do about their company which they have raised. Executive Office Springfield Sept '64 Respectfully referred to Brig Gen H.E. Paine Comdg Dist of Ills. for information. At direction of His Excellency Governor Yates John S. Loomis Col & ADC Col ADC Ackd recpt & notified of reference to Genl P. Sept 14 Loomis ADC 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource G. W. Hatch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509319 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. Greenview Menard Co Ills Aug 22, 1864 To His Excellency Richard Yates, Gov of Ills Dear Sir, After seriously consulting the following brothers of our council, Dr. James V. Callaway, John Brewer and Samuel [C.?] Mills. You will excuse us for making the following statements. There resides in the town of Greenview persons who have lately come to this State from Missouri, and report themselves as having recd honorable discharges from the Rebel Gen. Price's army. This can be proven as to these statements by loyal persons. There are also others from the same army who claim to be rebel paroled prisoners captured at Vicksburgh. What can be done with them. We have received our Muster Roll, &c and are raising our company as fast as possible. We have published a call to the citizens of this vicinity to meet in Greenview next Saturday to complete the organization of the company. Would it not be advisable not to issue company papers or arms to none other than Union Leaguers and persons who you know to be strictly loyal. We are aiming to be awake to a Sense of our duty. <hr /> If you wish to know who are the leading copperheads of our vicinity, you can do so by writing to Dr. Callaway, or either of us, our post office address is Sweetwater, Ills all confidence can be placed in any statements you may receive from any of the [within?] named persons. Very Respectfully, G.W. Hatch W.L. Jamison <hr /> Hatch, G.W. Greenview Ills Aug 22nd, 1864 States that there are a number of persons there from Missouri having been discharged from Gen Prices army. Wants to know what to do with them. Also what to do about their company which they have raised. Executive Office Springfield Sept '64 Respectfully referred to Brig Gen H.E. Paine Comdg Dist of Ills. for information. At direction of His Excellency Governor Yates John S. Loomis Col & ADC Col ADC Ackd recpt & notified of reference to Genl P. Sept 14 Loomis ADC 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/e53a89cd24fdd205c49e604d9e01550c.pdf 2741ff9bcddfd09e2832b2ad3305b3c2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Headquarters District of Illinois, Springfield, Ill., Aug 24 1864. His Excellency Governor Yates I shall have a company here, at 6 P.M. today, & can therefore provide for Carlin. Very Respectfully Your Obt Sevt H.E. Paine. <hr /> Paine. Genl. H.E. Springfield. Aug 24th 64 Will have a Company here at 6 P.M. & can therefore provide for Carlin. 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. E. Paine to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509333 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. Headquarters District of Illinois, Springfield, Ill., Aug 24 1864. His Excellency Governor Yates I shall have a company here, at 6 P.M. today, & can therefore provide for Carlin. Very Respectfully Your Obt Sevt H.E. Paine. <hr /> Paine. Genl. H.E. Springfield. Aug 24th 64 Will have a Company here at 6 P.M. & can therefore provide for Carlin. 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/b9a7316414361b89719e7307e46f0651.pdf 292ab548bb2a5df28933aeb675e68792 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Alton Aug 24 1864 Gov. R. Yates, Sir:---Your dispatch of yesterday, just came to hand late this afternoon. Consequently could not answer before evening mail. We have again consulted about the proper course to persue. We learn that while Rogers declares he wants to see the Rebels whipped yet he is against the Administration and all unconstitutional acts: we were not deceived in this. His brother Dr. Rogers who was in the army with the same bitter Democratic prejudices, resigned his place, came home, and is now more bitter than ever. We have looked at the matter in all its bearings, and this is the Conclusion,viz:---Roger's present associates are our bitterest Democrats and wire pullers, and will continue to be---his sympathies have been, and we have good reason to believe will continue to be with them. Our Mayor---Hollister---is his right-hand man and in connection with Dr English. R. P. [Tansey?] & others, it will become thoroughly a Democratic concern They known what they are fighting for---the control of Madison County---and are putting forth every exertion; for it is their only hope to gain the county <hr /> One man only that has been conversed with this morning, can see no danger, and he is H. S. Baker; what his purposes or designs may be we cannot say, but he represents no one here, being considered a halfway man---has never been consulted by the union party. I was instrumental in placing him in the place he has, because he could do us no harm; and if he would could do us some good. There is no safety here on this border, and in view of coming events to have a man in Command here where there is 1,000 Rebels inside the walls & a large number of graded men from Rebels to Constitutional Democrats outside the walls. There is no safety with a man in Command, who is opposed to the Constituted Authorities. We hope Gen Rosecrans has not become a partisan in this matter. Maj Geo. Abbott has been at work every day to insure the organization of said Regiment. He supposed he was able to Command it, from the appointment which he received, (a copy of which you have) and we had every reason to believe so. The whole matter is a Democratic move and for political purposes. You have the power to defeat it. We are crushed if you do not. With this Regiment in our hands, we are <hr /> safe from all dangers. We care much less for other offices, but give us Command. You already know our choice, which has been brought forward with all the strength we have. The Democrats have withdrawn R.W English for Lt. Col. for fear they would fail to get Command, while our people have suggested Drs. Williams and Gullick as the Surgeons. We want the first or original list if we can get them (you have the list.) for as they disregard the Compromise , we are not bound. But we feel, to have any hope left, we must have Command, let what else go as it may. You know how to manage this matter. Don't let any new quibble defeat the main object, for they are full of them Truly H. G. McPike & others You should see Rosecrans immediately if possible for while Abbott is at work, Rogers may also commence moving as Rosecrans has signified he would nominate him & the time is so short to do the work in among others joining in consultation are Chas [Dummock>] J H Murphy W. C. Flack J W [Schueppen?] Dr Quigley C Edwards H G McPike Dr Pierce J. Gillespie Dr Rutherford VCVC <hr /> McPike H. G Alton Aug. 24/64 In reference to the Alton Regiment 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. G. McPike to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509345 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. Alton Aug 24 1864 Gov. R. Yates, Sir:---Your dispatch of yesterday, just came to hand late this afternoon. Consequently could not answer before evening mail. We have again consulted about the proper course to persue. We learn that while Rogers declares he wants to see the Rebels whipped yet he is against the Administration and all unconstitutional acts: we were not deceived in this. His brother Dr. Rogers who was in the army with the same bitter Democratic prejudices, resigned his place, came home, and is now more bitter than ever. We have looked at the matter in all its bearings, and this is the Conclusion,viz:---Roger's present associates are our bitterest Democrats and wire pullers, and will continue to be---his sympathies have been, and we have good reason to believe will continue to be with them. Our Mayor---Hollister---is his right-hand man and in connection with Dr English. R. P. [Tansey?] & others, it will become thoroughly a Democratic concern They known what they are fighting for---the control of Madison County---and are putting forth every exertion; for it is their only hope to gain the county <hr /> One man only that has been conversed with this morning, can see no danger, and he is H. S. Baker; what his purposes or designs may be we cannot say, but he represents no one here, being considered a halfway man---has never been consulted by the union party. I was instrumental in placing him in the place he has, because he could do us no harm; and if he would could do us some good. There is no safety here on this border, and in view of coming events to have a man in Command here where there is 1,000 Rebels inside the walls & a large number of graded men from Rebels to Constitutional Democrats outside the walls. There is no safety with a man in Command, who is opposed to the Constituted Authorities. We hope Gen Rosecrans has not become a partisan in this matter. Maj Geo. Abbott has been at work every day to insure the organization of said Regiment. He supposed he was able to Command it, from the appointment which he received, (a copy of which you have) and we had every reason to believe so. The whole matter is a Democratic move and for political purposes. You have the power to defeat it. We are crushed if you do not. With this Regiment in our hands, we are <hr /> safe from all dangers. We care much less for other offices, but give us Command. You already know our choice, which has been brought forward with all the strength we have. The Democrats have withdrawn R.W English for Lt. Col. for fear they would fail to get Command, while our people have suggested Drs. Williams and Gullick as the Surgeons. We want the first or original list if we can get them (you have the list.) for as they disregard the Compromise , we are not bound. But we feel, to have any hope left, we must have Command, let what else go as it may. You know how to manage this matter. Don't let any new quibble defeat the main object, for they are full of them Truly H. G. McPike & others You should see Rosecrans immediately if possible for while Abbott is at work, Rogers may also commence moving as Rosecrans has signified he would nominate him & the time is so short to do the work in among others joining in consultation are Chas [Dummock>] J H Murphy W. C. Flack J W [Schueppen?] Dr Quigley C Edwards H G McPike Dr Pierce J. Gillespie Dr Rutherford VCVC <hr /> McPike H. G Alton Aug. 24/64 In reference to the Alton Regiment 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/7a06c816153b710f680ff99f4df9d37a.pdf 8f3c7ede302f3746cbee2022160c5bf6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield. Aug 22. 1864 To His Excellency. Richard Yates. Governor of Illinois. Sir, The letters received from your private secretary, relating to disloyal move- ments in the state, were accompanied by a re- quest that I would return them immediately after perusal. Although I have had them. I should be glad to retain them, with your permission, until tomorrow to enable me to cor- respond with several of the writers. I venture also to request that you will send me by the [illegible] the militia laws now in force in Illinois, and inform me whether you have received a reply to your telegram respecting the organization of a new cavalry regiment for service <hr /> within the state. Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant. Halbert E. Paine. <hr /> Paine. Gen. H. E. Springfield. Aug 22nd 1864. He begs leave to retain letters received from Governors Private Secretary until tomorrow. also requests that a [copy?] of the militia law be [sent?] him, and to know if the Gov. has received answer to Telegram relative to raising a cavalry regiment for service within the state. 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Halbert E. Paine to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509305 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. Aug 22. 1864 To His Excellency. Richard Yates. Governor of Illinois. Sir, The letters received from your private secretary, relating to disloyal move- ments in the state, were accompanied by a re- quest that I would return them immediately after perusal. Although I have had them. I should be glad to retain them, with your permission, until tomorrow to enable me to cor- respond with several of the writers. I venture also to request that you will send me by the [illegible] the militia laws now in force in Illinois, and inform me whether you have received a reply to your telegram respecting the organization of a new cavalry regiment for service <hr /> within the state. Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant. Halbert E. Paine. <hr /> Paine. Gen. H. E. Springfield. Aug 22nd 1864. He begs leave to retain letters received from Governors Private Secretary until tomorrow. also requests that a [copy?] of the militia law be [sent?] him, and to know if the Gov. has received answer to Telegram relative to raising a cavalry regiment for service within the state. 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/a48b1020fa254943704b5441d2c4288a.pdf a07df4510d8b3928286abb0b114a49a7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York 22 August 1864. His Excellency Gov. Richard Yates Springfield Ills. Dear Sir! My apology, in intruding upon your valuable time, must be in knowing you, Sir, to be allways ready to help a loyal friend along - You are aware, Sir that since I left Jacksonville I have been engaged in dry goods Bussiness in the City of Memphis, Tennessee, & have allways conducted our Bussiness strictly in accordance with the Department Regulation, to which all our Military Authorities can bear witness- The Object of this letter is, as that I am not acquainted with the present Comanding Major Genl Washburne - having been absent from there on a/c of Ill health for nearly 4 months - but about to return there shortly & in view of the New Trade Regulations, upon which Genrl W. will issue war trade permitts, I would request of you, dear Sir, at your earliest convenience, to send me if you please a letter of Introduction & Recommendation in what light you choose to put my Loyalty & Integrity to Genl Washburne. Knowing your testimony to be of the greatest Weight for us. With Expression of my highest Regards, allow me to remain Yours very Obedient Serevt Henry Rice Box 28411, New York City <hr /> Rice Henry, New York, Aug 24th 1864 Wants a letter of introduction & recommendation to Brig Gen Washburne Aug 31st 64 Attended to P- 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry Rice to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509309 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 22 August 1864. His Excellency Gov. Richard Yates Springfield Ills. Dear Sir! My apology, in intruding upon your valuable time, must be in knowing you, Sir, to be allways ready to help a loyal friend along - You are aware, Sir that since I left Jacksonville I have been engaged in dry goods Bussiness in the City of Memphis, Tennessee, & have allways conducted our Bussiness strictly in accordance with the Department Regulation, to which all our Military Authorities can bear witness- The Object of this letter is, as that I am not acquainted with the present Comanding Major Genl Washburne - having been absent from there on a/c of Ill health for nearly 4 months - but about to return there shortly & in view of the New Trade Regulations, upon which Genrl W. will issue war trade permitts, I would request of you, dear Sir, at your earliest convenience, to send me if you please a letter of Introduction & Recommendation in what light you choose to put my Loyalty & Integrity to Genl Washburne. Knowing your testimony to be of the greatest Weight for us. With Expression of my highest Regards, allow me to remain Yours very Obedient Serevt Henry Rice Box 28411, New York City <hr /> Rice Henry, New York, Aug 24th 1864 Wants a letter of introduction & recommendation to Brig Gen Washburne Aug 31st 64 Attended to P- 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/892f150e12313f522bc9791d8016bd43.pdf b66784b240bce20409db31b1eeee34ec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with Morton S. McAtee letter 8/23/64 Chester Randolph County Ills: August 23d 1864. To His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois: Sir:. The undersigned Citizens of Randolph County beg leave to submit the following Statement of facts and the accompanying request. That there is and has been for some time in this State as well as in others an armed secret organization in sympathy with the Southern rebellion and threatening to resist the Execution of the laws of the country and that a majority is there by created for all law abiding citizens to prepare themselves for whatever state of affairs may be brought about by this organization, is too well known to require more than mere reference to it here. What may be the strength of the organization in this County we are unable to say: but as evinced by the facts that Jeff Davis and the Southern Confederacy are not unfrequently cheered for on our streets and drank to in our Saloons, that disloyal people from Missouri feel no hesitancy in coming here and expressing their sentiments, that powder in considerable quantities has been accumulated and buried in sealed jugs in different parts of the County (a fact which is known on the authority of a man who once belonged to their order), and that there was brought to the recent Democratic Mass Meeting wagons containing arms, to be used in Case the damage done to the Picket Guard Office by some returned soldiers should not be paid for. The Order is as strong in numbers as it is Corrupt in design. At least one attempt has been made here to commence guerrilla warfare, an attempt which was happily thwarted, but the leaders in which were acquitted by a packed jury in the face of positive and unimpeachable Evidence of their guilt and the Conviction of every person that the crime was positively proved against them. <hr /> Smuggling has been carried on from this point to almost any desired extent ever since the begginning of the War. We are told by Capt Williams the Lessee of the Ferry that he has often seen contraband articles such as powder salt &c taken across the river on his boat. But a few weeks ago a wagon loaded with salt was Captured near the Arkansas line, which had been purchased and crossed at this place. Shipments of contraband goods are made from St Louis to this place and are then taken over the river at night in skiffs. These facts are notorious but the authority to stop such proceedings rests in no one here. Capt Williams, who is in daily communication with people in Missouri, also states that guerrillas are accumulating in the county opposite this place. A raid into Illinois is not therefore beyond possibility, and in case of a raid we, for want of efficient arms and organization would be comparatively helpless: - not however, because of the number of men that the raiding party might comprise, but for the reason that they would be co-operated with by men on this side of the river, who it is well Known are armed and organized for that or any other purpose that will tend to subvert the constituted authorities of the State. Of the disaffected portion of this community, those most to be feared are the hundreds of "refugees" who have been driven from the more loyal portions of Missouri and Arkansas and who are now filling every available place of shelter in the county. With these are to be reckoned the irresponsible members of the Democratic Party who have nothing to lose and who for political purposes have been worked upon by their leaders until the state of feeling among them such as the prominent men of the party dare not confront even if the wished to do so. In view of these facts, which comprise but a small part of what might be said and which, it is believed the signatures hereto appended will be sufficient to substantiate, of the fact that we are surrounded by a set of men, armed and in a state of at least semi-military organization, who design <hr /> inaugurating civil war among us for the purpose of revolutionizing the North, and that there may be a rebellious outbreak at any moment and for any cause no matter how slight, we would respectfully but urgently request your Excellency to authorize the organization of a number of companies of Volunteer Militia in this County to be recognized and armed by the State, and the officers commissioned by the Governor, to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, preserve peace and sustain the Laws. It may be that a timely show of strength by the State, will of itself, prevent the developement of any further treasonable designs, but if not, if we are permitted to organize as proposed we will at least be prepared to meet emergencies as they arise. We trust that your Excellency will not pass lightly over the facts stated or the request which we have the honor to submit. J. H. Watt C. Montague Morton S. McAtee R. B. Servaut John Parks C. C. Williams Hermon. C. Cole Robert Mann <hr /> Refd to Gen Paine with remark that Mr McAtee is a most loyal Citizen Please return. Ref. to Genl Paine Retd Attended to H 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. H. Watt and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509327 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 Morton S. McAtee letter 8/23/64 Chester Randolph County Ills: August 23d 1864. To His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois: Sir:. The undersigned Citizens of Randolph County beg leave to submit the following Statement of facts and the accompanying request. That there is and has been for some time in this State as well as in others an armed secret organization in sympathy with the Southern rebellion and threatening to resist the Execution of the laws of the country and that a majority is there by created for all law abiding citizens to prepare themselves for whatever state of affairs may be brought about by this organization, is too well known to require more than mere reference to it here. What may be the strength of the organization in this County we are unable to say: but as evinced by the facts that Jeff Davis and the Southern Confederacy are not unfrequently cheered for on our streets and drank to in our Saloons, that disloyal people from Missouri feel no hesitancy in coming here and expressing their sentiments, that powder in considerable quantities has been accumulated and buried in sealed jugs in different parts of the County (a fact which is known on the authority of a man who once belonged to their order), and that there was brought to the recent Democratic Mass Meeting wagons containing arms, to be used in Case the damage done to the Picket Guard Office by some returned soldiers should not be paid for. The Order is as strong in numbers as it is Corrupt in design. At least one attempt has been made here to commence guerrilla warfare, an attempt which was happily thwarted, but the leaders in which were acquitted by a packed jury in the face of positive and unimpeachable Evidence of their guilt and the Conviction of every person that the crime was positively proved against them. <hr /> Smuggling has been carried on from this point to almost any desired extent ever since the begginning of the War. We are told by Capt Williams the Lessee of the Ferry that he has often seen contraband articles such as powder salt &c taken across the river on his boat. But a few weeks ago a wagon loaded with salt was Captured near the Arkansas line, which had been purchased and crossed at this place. Shipments of contraband goods are made from St Louis to this place and are then taken over the river at night in skiffs. These facts are notorious but the authority to stop such proceedings rests in no one here. Capt Williams, who is in daily communication with people in Missouri, also states that guerrillas are accumulating in the county opposite this place. A raid into Illinois is not therefore beyond possibility, and in case of a raid we, for want of efficient arms and organization would be comparatively helpless: - not however, because of the number of men that the raiding party might comprise, but for the reason that they would be co-operated with by men on this side of the river, who it is well Known are armed and organized for that or any other purpose that will tend to subvert the constituted authorities of the State. Of the disaffected portion of this community, those most to be feared are the hundreds of "refugees" who have been driven from the more loyal portions of Missouri and Arkansas and who are now filling every available place of shelter in the county. With these are to be reckoned the irresponsible members of the Democratic Party who have nothing to lose and who for political purposes have been worked upon by their leaders until the state of feeling among them such as the prominent men of the party dare not confront even if the wished to do so. In view of these facts, which comprise but a small part of what might be said and which, it is believed the signatures hereto appended will be sufficient to substantiate, of the fact that we are surrounded by a set of men, armed and in a state of at least semi-military organization, who design <hr /> inaugurating civil war among us for the purpose of revolutionizing the North, and that there may be a rebellious outbreak at any moment and for any cause no matter how slight, we would respectfully but urgently request your Excellency to authorize the organization of a number of companies of Volunteer Militia in this County to be recognized and armed by the State, and the officers commissioned by the Governor, to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, preserve peace and sustain the Laws. It may be that a timely show of strength by the State, will of itself, prevent the developement of any further treasonable designs, but if not, if we are permitted to organize as proposed we will at least be prepared to meet emergencies as they arise. We trust that your Excellency will not pass lightly over the facts stated or the request which we have the honor to submit. J. H. Watt C. Montague Morton S. McAtee R. B. Servaut John Parks C. C. Williams Hermon. C. Cole Robert Mann <hr /> Refd to Gen Paine with remark that Mr McAtee is a most loyal Citizen Please return. Ref. to Genl Paine Retd Attended to H 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/cd4af91ff673a76bf6fe17ca8e54cd2a.pdf 4867cf9d27cd6a5feff599f99b8918a8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Augst 21, 1864 Hon Richard Yates Governor. Sir, As the time passes - the Election of Lincoln looks more doubtful. but to my mind not less certain. & as several States by vote of the people & their Legislature have ordered, that their soldiers in the field shall vote & as I believe, the Constitution of our State with a liberal Constitution will warant our Soldiers to vote. therefore I would respectfully recomend - that you as Commander in Chief of the forces of Illinois - & as Governor of Illinois - issue a general order - instructing the Commanding Officer of Each Illinois regt. to have his - Regt Cast their votes, on the day appointed for the Election - & that <hr /> such officer, or officers - either themselves or their men by vote designate their Judge & Clerks of Election - & that the returns of Each regt - duly certified by the Commanding officer - be returned to you. the votes of Soldiers will Undoubtedly decide the Election. Please think of this - & if necessary either call the legislature together to grant permission - or Else - proclaim - for the people - on or before the 20th of Sept next. to dicide by their votes on that day - to say if their soldiers may vote or not. Yours truly J J Richards <hr /> Richards J. J. Aug 21 1864 Desires the Soldiers to vote. Wishes Gov. to issue a proclamation to that effect to to Convene the Legislature. File Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. J. Richards to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509298 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. Augst 21, 1864 Hon Richard Yates Governor. Sir, As the time passes - the Election of Lincoln looks more doubtful. but to my mind not less certain. & as several States by vote of the people & their Legislature have ordered, that their soldiers in the field shall vote & as I believe, the Constitution of our State with a liberal Constitution will warant our Soldiers to vote. therefore I would respectfully recomend - that you as Commander in Chief of the forces of Illinois - & as Governor of Illinois - issue a general order - instructing the Commanding Officer of Each Illinois regt. to have his - Regt Cast their votes, on the day appointed for the Election - & that <hr /> such officer, or officers - either themselves or their men by vote designate their Judge & Clerks of Election - & that the returns of Each regt - duly certified by the Commanding officer - be returned to you. the votes of Soldiers will Undoubtedly decide the Election. Please think of this - & if necessary either call the legislature together to grant permission - or Else - proclaim - for the people - on or before the 20th of Sept next. to dicide by their votes on that day - to say if their soldiers may vote or not. Yours truly J J Richards <hr /> Richards J. J. Aug 21 1864 Desires the Soldiers to vote. Wishes Gov. to issue a proclamation to that effect to to Convene the Legislature. File Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e928980613dd30008f244235cbdaa04e.pdf 2ed544092270b6ea99108eabd403bb84 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Berlin Aug 21st 1864 Dear Brother I received a letter from you a few days ago wishing to know if I could furnish you some fence posts. I have some posts and can let you have what you want. If you join to John Foulch you will want about 550 if not double that number. I will wait your direction about how many you want and when you wish them halled. Let me know soon My love to all Yours Truly J W Scott <hr /> Scott J W Berlin Aug 21st 64 In regard to fence posts. Private 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. M. Scott to unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509301 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. Berlin Aug 21st 1864 Dear Brother I received a letter from you a few days ago wishing to know if I could furnish you some fence posts. I have some posts and can let you have what you want. If you join to John Foulch you will want about 550 if not double that number. I will wait your direction about how many you want and when you wish them halled. Let me know soon My love to all Yours Truly J W Scott <hr /> Scott J W Berlin Aug 21st 64 In regard to fence posts. Private 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/71d0b468c64df3f428fc1289447f6f6a.pdf 56dcc95113a1fe7372034e24755959ee Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hillsboro Ills Aug. 24. 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Your letter bearing date Aug 15 soliciting my influence in filling up the new Regiment of Infantry called for by your Proclamation of Aug 13./64 was received only two days ago. Although knowing the temper of our people (i.e. the friends of the Government) to be in favor of the draft as a method of raising troops hereafter, I did not feel at liberty to slight the appeal thus made. I have accordingly taken such steps towards the desired end as was considered best and the subject is now being thoroughly agitated in our County. I have called a mass Meeting for Saturday next when I hope to be able to speak positively as to the result. Although it is no small sacrifice or inconvenience for me to leave home at this time. yet I offer to do so if a de <hr /> cent number will go along. If I succeed in raising a company or part of a company I will inform you by dispatch that you may reply if accepted and furnish transportation direct for Camp Butler. If raised however, it will only be by the hardest efforts. Respectfully Yours J.W. Kitchell <hr /> J.W. Kitchell Hillsboro Aug 24th 1864 Says that he will do his best to raise a company or part of one but it will require great effort as the Union men want the draft to come to facilitate recruiting hereafter. Verbal answer to Kitchell 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. Kitchell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509346 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. Hillsboro Ills Aug. 24. 1864 Hon Richd Yates Dr Sir Your letter bearing date Aug 15 soliciting my influence in filling up the new Regiment of Infantry called for by your Proclamation of Aug 13./64 was received only two days ago. Although knowing the temper of our people (i.e. the friends of the Government) to be in favor of the draft as a method of raising troops hereafter, I did not feel at liberty to slight the appeal thus made. I have accordingly taken such steps towards the desired end as was considered best and the subject is now being thoroughly agitated in our County. I have called a mass Meeting for Saturday next when I hope to be able to speak positively as to the result. Although it is no small sacrifice or inconvenience for me to leave home at this time. yet I offer to do so if a de <hr /> cent number will go along. If I succeed in raising a company or part of a company I will inform you by dispatch that you may reply if accepted and furnish transportation direct for Camp Butler. If raised however, it will only be by the hardest efforts. Respectfully Yours J.W. Kitchell <hr /> J.W. Kitchell Hillsboro Aug 24th 1864 Says that he will do his best to raise a company or part of one but it will require great effort as the Union men want the draft to come to facilitate recruiting hereafter. Verbal answer to Kitchell 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/1941d9737460982fb047b3b5ab2f8764.pdf 2630e7d5206dd65f55d09e3f2942d480 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lena Ills Augt 23d 1864 Hon Rich Yates Respected Sir Yours of 19th is just received with muster rolls & Election returns. What amount of Security is needed, and are the men to be used anywhere in the State, if So we could not get up a Company. We can get them up for Home Guards And in case of urgent necessity they could be used as Volunteers doubtless Anywhere in the states for a very Short time As All the Available union men are in the Army. And I have just been making out a list of Voters for the Central Committee And find that we have only 42 Union Votes in the Majority in this town Please to answer So Soon as Friday As our organization meets on Saturday evening Yours with much Respt J W McEathron <hr /> Mc Eathron J.W. Lena. Aug 24th 1864 States that the muster rolls & election Returns have been received---that they can raise a compy for "Home Guards" but not subject to duty anywhere in the State. Write him Militia will not be called out of state Aug 25, 1864 Ansd H Answered Aug 29th P. 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. W. McEathron to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509324 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. Lena Ills Augt 23d 1864 Hon Rich Yates Respected Sir Yours of 19th is just received with muster rolls & Election returns. What amount of Security is needed, and are the men to be used anywhere in the State, if So we could not get up a Company. We can get them up for Home Guards And in case of urgent necessity they could be used as Volunteers doubtless Anywhere in the states for a very Short time As All the Available union men are in the Army. And I have just been making out a list of Voters for the Central Committee And find that we have only 42 Union Votes in the Majority in this town Please to answer So Soon as Friday As our organization meets on Saturday evening Yours with much Respt J W McEathron <hr /> Mc Eathron J.W. Lena. Aug 24th 1864 States that the muster rolls & election Returns have been received---that they can raise a compy for "Home Guards" but not subject to duty anywhere in the State. Write him Militia will not be called out of state Aug 25, 1864 Ansd H Answered Aug 29th P. 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/b71970d1783ba45c72509f17f7bb1872.pdf 7b53f66728f4d0ef6753e970983c7405 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Quartermaster's Department, Springfield, Ill. Aug. 23d 1864 To His Excellency Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois, Governor, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Communication of the 22d inst. in relation to the shipment of arms by Express to Militia in various parts of the state. I assure you of my readiness to assist to the full extent of my power, in accomplishing the object desired, but am without any instructions which would warrant my furnishing at the cost of the General Government, transportation by Express or otherwise for Arms to State Militia, under Authority from the State officers. Permit me to suggest that if you were to refer the question to the Sec. of War. by telegram, he would probably, at once Call upon the Quartermaster <hr /> General to instruct me in the matter. In the mean time any assistance which Can be rendered by the teams of the Government, or the Employees, short of the responsibility for disbursement of funds, shall be most promptly given. Hoping that no delay or embarrassment may rise from the restrictions under which I am placed, I am Governor, Very Respectfully Your Obt Serv't James Campbell Capt & aqm <hr /> Campbell James. Capt & aqm Springfield Aug 23d 1864 Wants instruction in regard to the shippment of arms to Militia Companies in various parts of the State Hdqrs. Dist. Ills. 23. 8.'64. I will telegraph Secy War for authority to Capt Campbell to furnish the required transportation and meantime request Capt Campbell to transport the arms to Shawneetown & Carlinvill today. I will undertake to procure authority to cover it. Respy &c H. E. Pain B.G. E 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Campbell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509329 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. Quartermaster's Department, Springfield, Ill. Aug. 23d 1864 To His Excellency Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois, Governor, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Communication of the 22d inst. in relation to the shipment of arms by Express to Militia in various parts of the state. I assure you of my readiness to assist to the full extent of my power, in accomplishing the object desired, but am without any instructions which would warrant my furnishing at the cost of the General Government, transportation by Express or otherwise for Arms to State Militia, under Authority from the State officers. Permit me to suggest that if you were to refer the question to the Sec. of War. by telegram, he would probably, at once Call upon the Quartermaster <hr /> General to instruct me in the matter. In the mean time any assistance which Can be rendered by the teams of the Government, or the Employees, short of the responsibility for disbursement of funds, shall be most promptly given. Hoping that no delay or embarrassment may rise from the restrictions under which I am placed, I am Governor, Very Respectfully Your Obt Serv't James Campbell Capt & aqm <hr /> Campbell James. Capt & aqm Springfield Aug 23d 1864 Wants instruction in regard to the shippment of arms to Militia Companies in various parts of the State Hdqrs. Dist. Ills. 23. 8.'64. I will telegraph Secy War for authority to Capt Campbell to furnish the required transportation and meantime request Capt Campbell to transport the arms to Shawneetown & Carlinvill today. I will undertake to procure authority to cover it. Respy &c H. E. Pain B.G. E 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/b7a4e0539ada8abc73ff04c4bc47296b.pdf f75f6839c474680b5f4b808ce2f98597 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Thomas J. Turner, Chairman. Wm. Bross, Treasurer. James P. Root, Secretary. Thomas J. Turner, Cornelius Lansing, Perkins Bass, A. C. Hessing, A. C. Harding, Executive Committee Post Office Drawer, 5872, Rooms 24 & 26 Metropolitan Block. Head Quarters Union State Central Committee, Chicago, Aug 22. 1864. His Excellency Richd Yates. Dear Sir. I addressed a letter to Col Turner in Your care some days since, hoping he would receive it before leaving for Washington, in which I suggested the idea of his fixing appointments for yourself & the other Dick in the 4th Congressional district, commencing soon after Oglesby left the 3d District. I have not heard from him since. Did he recieve the letter & did he make any arrangement regarding that matter. You will be expected in the Northern part of the State soon, I believe our people are quietly organizing in the State, much more that seems from a general survey. Our defeat sends the country to the_________sure. I feel it so & I wish I could make every other man feel it. I have the honor to be Truly Yours James P. Root. <hr /> Root, J. P. Chicago. Ills. Aug 22nd 64. He wrote a letter to Col Turner a short time since, relative to the Governors. coming into the 4th Congressional Dist. Wants to Know if he received the letter and if arrangements were made for he and Oglesby's going there. 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James P. Root to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509314 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. Thomas J. Turner, Chairman. Wm. Bross, Treasurer. James P. Root, Secretary. Thomas J. Turner, Cornelius Lansing, Perkins Bass, A. C. Hessing, A. C. Harding, Executive Committee Post Office Drawer, 5872, Rooms 24 & 26 Metropolitan Block. Head Quarters Union State Central Committee, Chicago, Aug 22. 1864. His Excellency Richd Yates. Dear Sir. I addressed a letter to Col Turner in Your care some days since, hoping he would receive it before leaving for Washington, in which I suggested the idea of his fixing appointments for yourself & the other Dick in the 4th Congressional district, commencing soon after Oglesby left the 3d District. I have not heard from him since. Did he recieve the letter & did he make any arrangement regarding that matter. You will be expected in the Northern part of the State soon, I believe our people are quietly organizing in the State, much more that seems from a general survey. Our defeat sends the country to the_________sure. I feel it so & I wish I could make every other man feel it. I have the honor to be Truly Yours James P. Root. <hr /> Root, J. P. Chicago. Ills. Aug 22nd 64. He wrote a letter to Col Turner a short time since, relative to the Governors. coming into the 4th Congressional Dist. Wants to Know if he received the letter and if arrangements were made for he and Oglesby's going there. 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/698a0bb7148a5a5d6100715510da7ef9.pdf 3f531e9905c3c4f4310cc52f4963a4ec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Helena A.R.K. </pre> <pre> Aug the 24th / 64 </pre> Hon. Richard Yates <pre> Gov of the State of Ills </pre> <pre> your Honor </pre> <pre> I was Enlisted in the service of the united States in Sept /62 My contract was to Serve in company B Stewarts Batt Indipendent Ills cavelry for the unexpired time of the company at which Time I was to be honerably discharged from the Service = My company has now bin discharged & I request you to cause a Special order to be issued from war department for My immediate discharge = </pre> <pre>I am not tired of Serveing My government I would not make this request did not my circumstances in life compell me So to do = I consider that I am Justly entitled to an honorable discharge but would not ask it if My circumstances did not compell me So to do __ hoping you will view this in its true light I am very respectfuly your humble Sert </pre> <pre> Corp - Jas. R. Kitchel formerly - Comp B, 15th Ills cav </pre> <pre> Now transfered to comp T 15th " </pre> <pre> H please answer </pre> <hr /> James. R. Kitchell. <pre> Helena Aug 24th 64 </pre> Says that he enlisted for the unexpired term of Co. B. Stewarts Battery Indipendent Cavly. has served that term & wants an immediate discharge _ <pre> Aug 31st' 64 </pre> <pre> Ansd. B </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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James R. Kitchel to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509344 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> Helena A.R.K. </pre> <pre> Aug the 24th / 64 </pre> Hon. Richard Yates <pre> Gov of the State of Ills </pre> <pre> your Honor </pre> <pre> I was Enlisted in the service of the united States in Sept /62 My contract was to Serve in company B Stewarts Batt Indipendent Ills cavelry for the unexpired time of the company at which Time I was to be honerably discharged from the Service = My company has now bin discharged & I request you to cause a Special order to be issued from war department for My immediate discharge = </pre> <pre>I am not tired of Serveing My government I would not make this request did not my circumstances in life compell me So to do = I consider that I am Justly entitled to an honorable discharge but would not ask it if My circumstances did not compell me So to do __ hoping you will view this in its true light I am very respectfuly your humble Sert </pre> <pre> Corp - Jas. R. Kitchel formerly - Comp B, 15th Ills cav </pre> <pre> Now transfered to comp T 15th " </pre> <pre> H please answer </pre> <hr /> James. R. Kitchell. <pre> Helena Aug 24th 64 </pre> Says that he enlisted for the unexpired term of Co. B. Stewarts Battery Indipendent Cavly. has served that term & wants an immediate discharge _ <pre> Aug 31st' 64 </pre> <pre> Ansd. B </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/5510f40fffe25a8bab4d4224ad16f8cd.pdf 79c5a97a4cbbef421a574f64a2244747 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aug 22d, 1982 Hon Richd Yates Governor Ill. Sir: I have your favor of 15th inst. in relation to the regiment which has been authorized to be raised in the State, for State Service. As you have already been telegraphed to, by some of our citizens, asking that a place be reserved in this regiment for the Company now forming in Lake County, I write, at your request, concerning the number of men that can be relied upon from here and would say that you may implicitly rely upon a full company from this County, and would urge that inasmuch as this Company will be full this week that you give us some assurance of its certainty of being accepted. Please enter our company and you shall not be disappointed in gitting it as <hr /> promised. In the company will be a number of Veterans, Noble fellows who have already served their three years. Now Governor, we are in earnest about this, our Company is being raised by an officer., Lieut Reid, of the old 15th Ill who is pushing the matter right along, and we can't afford to go through all the ceremonies, get our men to Camp Butler and there find out, perhaps that there is no plan for us. What we want is to know that we have the place secure, then there will be something to aim at & we can get on [better?]. But so long as there is an uncertainty about it is difficult to keep up the steam. Just telegraph me positively that our company has been accepted & you will not wait many days ere you will find Little Lake on hand with [her?] full company. Respectfully James Y Cory <hr /> Please answer as soon as convenient by telegraph <hr /> Cory, James Y Waukegan Ill Aug 22 64 Asks if his company will surely be accepted if raised. Will be full in a week <hr /> Telegraph "I answer by mail" & with following Answer I cannot telegraph you positively because I am asked to do so by enough men to fill three Regts, but I think you are farther advanced than any Co. I know of and I think you are very sure of being rec'd - If I were to pursue the course you require of there would be more than enough Cos offered to cut you out - I sincerely hope your company will be one of the ten and I think there is not much doubt of this Sent telegram Snyder 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 18, Folder 01 (August 21-24, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Y. Cory to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-08-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509313 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. Aug 22d, 1982 Hon Richd Yates Governor Ill. Sir: I have your favor of 15th inst. in relation to the regiment which has been authorized to be raised in the State, for State Service. As you have already been telegraphed to, by some of our citizens, asking that a place be reserved in this regiment for the Company now forming in Lake County, I write, at your request, concerning the number of men that can be relied upon from here and would say that you may implicitly rely upon a full company from this County, and would urge that inasmuch as this Company will be full this week that you give us some assurance of its certainty of being accepted. Please enter our company and you shall not be disappointed in gitting it as <hr /> promised. In the company will be a number of Veterans, Noble fellows who have already served their three years. Now Governor, we are in earnest about this, our Company is being raised by an officer., Lieut Reid, of the old 15th Ill who is pushing the matter right along, and we can't afford to go through all the ceremonies, get our men to Camp Butler and there find out, perhaps that there is no plan for us. What we want is to know that we have the place secure, then there will be something to aim at & we can get on [better?]. But so long as there is an uncertainty about it is difficult to keep up the steam. Just telegraph me positively that our company has been accepted & you will not wait many days ere you will find Little Lake on hand with [her?] full company. Respectfully James Y Cory <hr /> Please answer as soon as convenient by telegraph <hr /> Cory, James Y Waukegan Ill Aug 22 64 Asks if his company will surely be accepted if raised. Will be full in a week <hr /> Telegraph "I answer by mail" & with following Answer I cannot telegraph you positively because I am asked to do so by enough men to fill three Regts, but I think you are farther advanced than any Co. I know of and I think you are very sure of being rec'd - If I were to pursue the course you require of there would be more than enough Cos offered to cut you out - I sincerely hope your company will be one of the ten and I think there is not much doubt of this Sent telegram Snyder 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