1 25 14 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c5c5964e2887db5a0e31d54d064df206.pdf 239f255efe2138592661d538538fe092 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 28th 1863 Copy Dear Rives, The papers from the 79th just received are such as to satisfy me beyond doubt of two points, first that Henry can have no peace in the Regiment, and second that nothing short of the appointment of Maj. Buckner Colonel will give satisfaction. I shall not do as the officers and Generals request, revoke Henry's commission, but I am pretty well satisfied they will have him removed. Under the circumstances, you will, I believe, agree with me that it would be better for Henry to <hr /> withdraw. If you do not think so, but prefer his running his chances then let it be so as I can procure authority at Washington directing him to be acknowledged until he is removed. I shall appoint Major Buckner to the Colonelcy because no other recourse is left to me. Buckner promises me that if I will do so he will recognize Henry as Lieut Colonel under his commission. I have thus stated the whole case to you, and I desire your answer immediately. I have gone as far to serve you in this matter as you as my friend could ask. I desire you to write immediately as I shall give Maj Buckner his commission before he leaves for his Regiment. I hope you will see him and talk the matter over with him. Your friend, Richd Yates <hr /> Answer to Geo. W. Rives Feby 28, 63. In rel. to "Lou Henry" & Major Buckner. Private. <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Feb 6th 1863 To His Excellency Rich Yates 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Richard Yates to George Rives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-28 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509928 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 28th 1863 Copy Dear Rives, The papers from the 79th just received are such as to satisfy me beyond doubt of two points, first that Henry can have no peace in the Regiment, and second that nothing short of the appointment of Maj. Buckner Colonel will give satisfaction. I shall not do as the officers and Generals request, revoke Henry's commission, but I am pretty well satisfied they will have him removed. Under the circumstances, you will, I believe, agree with me that it would be better for Henry to <hr /> withdraw. If you do not think so, but prefer his running his chances then let it be so as I can procure authority at Washington directing him to be acknowledged until he is removed. I shall appoint Major Buckner to the Colonelcy because no other recourse is left to me. Buckner promises me that if I will do so he will recognize Henry as Lieut Colonel under his commission. I have thus stated the whole case to you, and I desire your answer immediately. I have gone as far to serve you in this matter as you as my friend could ask. I desire you to write immediately as I shall give Maj Buckner his commission before he leaves for his Regiment. I hope you will see him and talk the matter over with him. Your friend, Richd Yates <hr /> Answer to Geo. W. Rives Feby 28, 63. In rel. to "Lou Henry" & Major Buckner. Private. <hr /> State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Feb 6th 1863 To His Excellency Rich Yates 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/76a1ec3a2f642fd0ff0a3dd4a47092fe.pdf fe05c1bcf8b41667f3364129b2bd257c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. Feb. 28,1863 His Excy Richard Yates Dear Sir It is with no small degree of satisfaction that I can address you with a feeling of quietness and confidence in the stability of our Government and especially of the stability of the North West. This I feel notwithstanding I am in full possession of the facts that there has been an extensive arming of the K.G.C.s in the States of Illinois-Indiana & Ohio & know where I can find some of the arms. But in addition to the Regiments that are placed at your disposal there is a power organized ready for any emergency and when the hour arrives, that disloyalty shall unfold the flag of Disunion, an avalanche will be hurled upon it with terrible vengeance that cannot be resisted. I rejoice that you are in possession of the means of arming a force under your own control. They will no doubt be officered by prudent but earnest & determined men who will shrink from nothing in the time of danger, but few here know of these regiments, and few outside also <hr /> know of the extent of that army of Locusts of the old Prophet that is gathering for your protection and for your protection & for the protection of the Government. I may spend two or three weeks in Connecticut as I have been invited to do, but shall not leave here until after the fourth of March perhaps the 10th. I hope that State may be saved to the Union and I believe will be, but for some bickerings that have crept in to the Republican party Most Respectfully Yours A. Chester <hr /> A Chester Washington DC July 28,63 Addresses the Governor with a feeling of confidence in the stability of their Government and the north west. Is aware that the K.G.C. have been arming, thinks he can find some of the arms. So glad to learn the Gov has power to organize regts and place at his own disposal. thinks an avalanch will be hurled upon the disunionist with awful vengeance. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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. Chester to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509927 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D.C. Feb. 28,1863 His Excy Richard Yates Dear Sir It is with no small degree of satisfaction that I can address you with a feeling of quietness and confidence in the stability of our Government and especially of the stability of the North West. This I feel notwithstanding I am in full possession of the facts that there has been an extensive arming of the K.G.C.s in the States of Illinois-Indiana & Ohio & know where I can find some of the arms. But in addition to the Regiments that are placed at your disposal there is a power organized ready for any emergency and when the hour arrives, that disloyalty shall unfold the flag of Disunion, an avalanche will be hurled upon it with terrible vengeance that cannot be resisted. I rejoice that you are in possession of the means of arming a force under your own control. They will no doubt be officered by prudent but earnest & determined men who will shrink from nothing in the time of danger, but few here know of these regiments, and few outside also <hr /> know of the extent of that army of Locusts of the old Prophet that is gathering for your protection and for your protection & for the protection of the Government. I may spend two or three weeks in Connecticut as I have been invited to do, but shall not leave here until after the fourth of March perhaps the 10th. I hope that State may be saved to the Union and I believe will be, but for some bickerings that have crept in to the Republican party Most Respectfully Yours A. Chester <hr /> A Chester Washington DC July 28,63 Addresses the Governor with a feeling of confidence in the stability of their Government and the north west. Is aware that the K.G.C. have been arming, thinks he can find some of the arms. So glad to learn the Gov has power to organize regts and place at his own disposal. thinks an avalanch will be hurled upon the disunionist with awful vengeance. 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/ce5f089ca8f6de799eb16a192f607445.pdf 9a19d0c5d5ca38b88a0d98572bcab7fe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Executive Office, Iowa Iowa City, February 27, 1863 His Excellency Gov. Yates. Sir; Enclosed please find letter from Dr Hughes Surgeon General of this State: I join in his request that if a negro regiment be raised in your State Capt Hughes may have a place in it. The number of negroes in this State is so small that it would be useless to attempt to raise a regiment here. Indeed it seems to me the attempt to raise a regiment either in Illinois or Iowa could be a very difficult & troublesome matter by reason of our nearness to Missouri. There would be continual questions and controversies because those volunteering would be claimed as the runaway slaves of loyal men in Missouri. Vy Respectfully Samuel O Kirkwood <hr /> Letter written March 5, 63 Samuel O Kirkwood Governor of Iowa Iowa City Febry 27, 1863 Writes in refference to raising Negro regiments and encloses letter from Sergeon General Hughs who writes that his brother who is a Capt in 46" Ill is desirous of commanding a colored regt Was Sheriff of Ogle County prior to the organization of the Regt. is a good man. hopes the Gov will aid him. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Samuel O. Kirkwood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509926 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. Executive Office, Iowa Iowa City, February 27, 1863 His Excellency Gov. Yates. Sir; Enclosed please find letter from Dr Hughes Surgeon General of this State: I join in his request that if a negro regiment be raised in your State Capt Hughes may have a place in it. The number of negroes in this State is so small that it would be useless to attempt to raise a regiment here. Indeed it seems to me the attempt to raise a regiment either in Illinois or Iowa could be a very difficult & troublesome matter by reason of our nearness to Missouri. There would be continual questions and controversies because those volunteering would be claimed as the runaway slaves of loyal men in Missouri. Vy Respectfully Samuel O Kirkwood <hr /> Letter written March 5, 63 Samuel O Kirkwood Governor of Iowa Iowa City Febry 27, 1863 Writes in refference to raising Negro regiments and encloses letter from Sergeon General Hughs who writes that his brother who is a Capt in 46" Ill is desirous of commanding a colored regt Was Sheriff of Ogle County prior to the organization of the Regt. is a good man. hopes the Gov will aid him. 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/81f0f32e7f8bd28b6dc68904f405dd0c.pdf b41c07061f7c1c77b7e55ad1d02844c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Copy Sent to Gen. Wright State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 27, 1863 Maj Gen Wright Dear Sir: I have but just recd yours of the 18th. I had my own suspicions of Merrit and so strong that I caused an interview between Gen Palmer and him with a view to decide whether he was loyal. I know nothing of him -- he came here but lately recommending himself as a Brig. Gen. in the Gunboat service -- He said he should see you etc. My opinion is that he is more of a <hr /> humbug than a spy and that the best way is to pay no attention to him except to send him on his way. It is true that a formidable secession peace party exists in Illinois which intends to have the ascendancy or to overthrow the Government. It is but too true that in very many places in Illinois deserters could not be arrested without resistance -- and that many very good and wise men are in constant apprehension of immediate revolution. The Government must have a large force here if it expects to enforce the authority of the Government -- Without it we shall be overwhelmed. I thank you for your generous promise of cooperation - and if you will write to Washington recommending that a force be immediately sent to Illinois you will much oblige Yours truly Rich Yates P.S. I leave here for Washington in a few days and if you will write me then I will be obliged. <hr /> Gov. Yates to Maj Genl Wright In regard to one Merritt who represented himself to be a Brig Genl in the GunBoat service. He is more of a Humbug than a spy and thinks it is best to send him on his way. Asks Genl W to urge the authorities to send a large force in Illinois to keep down disturbances of public peace. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Richard Yates to Horatio G. Wright Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509925 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. Copy Sent to Gen. Wright State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feby 27, 1863 Maj Gen Wright Dear Sir: I have but just recd yours of the 18th. I had my own suspicions of Merrit and so strong that I caused an interview between Gen Palmer and him with a view to decide whether he was loyal. I know nothing of him -- he came here but lately recommending himself as a Brig. Gen. in the Gunboat service -- He said he should see you etc. My opinion is that he is more of a <hr /> humbug than a spy and that the best way is to pay no attention to him except to send him on his way. It is true that a formidable secession peace party exists in Illinois which intends to have the ascendancy or to overthrow the Government. It is but too true that in very many places in Illinois deserters could not be arrested without resistance -- and that many very good and wise men are in constant apprehension of immediate revolution. The Government must have a large force here if it expects to enforce the authority of the Government -- Without it we shall be overwhelmed. I thank you for your generous promise of cooperation - and if you will write to Washington recommending that a force be immediately sent to Illinois you will much oblige Yours truly Rich Yates P.S. I leave here for Washington in a few days and if you will write me then I will be obliged. <hr /> Gov. Yates to Maj Genl Wright In regard to one Merritt who represented himself to be a Brig Genl in the GunBoat service. He is more of a Humbug than a spy and thinks it is best to send him on his way. Asks Genl W to urge the authorities to send a large force in Illinois to keep down disturbances of public peace. 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/ba1119763e87c10307a4bae9f61ce582.pdf a11da64d2a6631fde5a566d74e233126 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chester Randolph Cty Ills Feby 23rd 1863 Hon Richard Yates Govr of Ills My Dear Sir I take the liberty of writing to you upon a subject that I think should Claim your attention in some degree I allude to the many desertions from our Army and the outspoken Treason in this part of the State The democrats held a political meeting in this place last Friday the 20th Inst and the speakers denounced the President as an outlaw the audiance cheered Jeff Davis and in fact the sympathy exprefsed for the rebellion would have satisfied Jeff Davis had the meeting been held in Richmond. as for desertion there are constant arrivals here I wish to call your particular attention to one a man by the name of Doct Marlow he arrived here a day or two before the meeting he went as 2nd surgeon in the 49th Regt Ills Vol under Col Wm R Morrisson but says he has been transferred to some Cavalry Regt and holds a Majors Commission he says he left Corrinth without leave and says he used all means in his power to induce others to do the same The man is capable of doing great mischief here not withstanding his sottish habits and we hope the proper authority disposes of him as he should be disposed of he will (after dissipating his present supply of funds) go back to the army and Draw pay for the time he is thus employing in treason to his country <hr /> You will excuse me for writing this to you when I tell you I have a Son in the army that has not had an opportunity to come home for near 20 months and I am like all other Loyal men in this community that have their sons there we dislike to see deserters come home without the fear of punishment and not only desert but act in concert with traitors and utter all manner of Slander against out troops I heard this Marlow alluded to telling a set of Traitors on friday last that he had seen our soldiers under orders from their Lincolnite officers rob poor union families of their Beds and provisions and what they could not take away they would destroy while others had to stand guard over wealthy Rebels property he told his audience that he had deserted or left without Leave rather than execute such orders My Dear Sir I speak the sentiments of all the Loyal men in this community when I say if some prompt action to curb the Rebellious element of this part of the State is not taken in a short time we will have trouble here. I was in Mifsouri when the outbreak occured there and I can see that the crisis is approaching rapidly. relying upon your acknowledged Patriotism and judgment I submit Very Respectfully Yrs of T. C. Haskins, <hr /> T C Haskins Chester Randolph Co Ills Febry 23rd 1863. Says there are quite a number of deserters from the army at his place thinks the seccesion sympathizers are getting more bold. Says Doct. Marlow who is surgeon of the 49th Ill. is there preaching Copperheadism acknowleges that he left without leave and tried to get others to do the same. Rebellion 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 T. C. Haskins to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509924 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. Chester Randolph Cty Ills Feby 23rd 1863 Hon Richard Yates Govr of Ills My Dear Sir I take the liberty of writing to you upon a subject that I think should Claim your attention in some degree I allude to the many desertions from our Army and the outspoken Treason in this part of the State The democrats held a political meeting in this place last Friday the 20th Inst and the speakers denounced the President as an outlaw the audiance cheered Jeff Davis and in fact the sympathy exprefsed for the rebellion would have satisfied Jeff Davis had the meeting been held in Richmond. as for desertion there are constant arrivals here I wish to call your particular attention to one a man by the name of Doct Marlow he arrived here a day or two before the meeting he went as 2nd surgeon in the 49th Regt Ills Vol under Col Wm R Morrisson but says he has been transferred to some Cavalry Regt and holds a Majors Commission he says he left Corrinth without leave and says he used all means in his power to induce others to do the same The man is capable of doing great mischief here not withstanding his sottish habits and we hope the proper authority disposes of him as he should be disposed of he will (after dissipating his present supply of funds) go back to the army and Draw pay for the time he is thus employing in treason to his country <hr /> You will excuse me for writing this to you when I tell you I have a Son in the army that has not had an opportunity to come home for near 20 months and I am like all other Loyal men in this community that have their sons there we dislike to see deserters come home without the fear of punishment and not only desert but act in concert with traitors and utter all manner of Slander against out troops I heard this Marlow alluded to telling a set of Traitors on friday last that he had seen our soldiers under orders from their Lincolnite officers rob poor union families of their Beds and provisions and what they could not take away they would destroy while others had to stand guard over wealthy Rebels property he told his audience that he had deserted or left without Leave rather than execute such orders My Dear Sir I speak the sentiments of all the Loyal men in this community when I say if some prompt action to curb the Rebellious element of this part of the State is not taken in a short time we will have trouble here. I was in Mifsouri when the outbreak occured there and I can see that the crisis is approaching rapidly. relying upon your acknowledged Patriotism and judgment I submit Very Respectfully Yrs of T. C. Haskins, <hr /> T C Haskins Chester Randolph Co Ills Febry 23rd 1863. Says there are quite a number of deserters from the army at his place thinks the seccesion sympathizers are getting more bold. Says Doct. Marlow who is surgeon of the 49th Ill. is there preaching Copperheadism acknowleges that he left without leave and tried to get others to do the same. Rebellion 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/c059a8d6211e7e0ac6af326457066050.pdf a2403aa897526bdce36beed3cb924498 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Iowa Surgeon General's Office Feb 19th 1863 Dear Governor, I had hoped ere this to have so far recovered my health as to have been able to have made a short trip at least, South. But I am yet unable to be about. I ventured out a week or more ago. but "seeing my shadow" returned to await more favorable weather. When I should try it again my Rheumatics, which- still lingers with me will determine. I received a letter day before yesterday from my brother. (The only one I have) a Capt in the 46th Ills regiment Co H who has been associated with this Regt first as Lieutenant and then Capt ever since its organization. He has always been a Republican but no abolitionist- but an out and out uncompromising Union man. Has been in three battles. Donelson <hr /> Pittsburg & Hatchee. In which I am told he acquitted himself most honourably. In his letter, to my astonishment he asks to be placed in command of a Negro Regiment, should the bill pass which he has no doubt of. He is satisfied that there is fight in them, and when well drilled will make good soldiers. He asks me to use my influence in securing him an appointment and asks that it be in one of the first regiments organized. And suggests that should be he fail with Governor Yates,. would not Gov Kirkwood give him an Iowa regiment. He is a resident of Lane Ogle Co Ills. resigned the position of Sheriff of the County and accepted a Lieutenancy in the 46th. These facts before you I wish you to give me a letter to Gov Yates such as your feelings in the matter dictate. Knowing him to be a good soldier and deeply interested in the course of his country I feel anxious to gratify his wishes. Your Friend J C Hughes 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. C. Hughes to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509923 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Iowa Surgeon General's Office Feb 19th 1863 Dear Governor, I had hoped ere this to have so far recovered my health as to have been able to have made a short trip at least, South. But I am yet unable to be about. I ventured out a week or more ago. but "seeing my shadow" returned to await more favorable weather. When I should try it again my Rheumatics, which- still lingers with me will determine. I received a letter day before yesterday from my brother. (The only one I have) a Capt in the 46th Ills regiment Co H who has been associated with this Regt first as Lieutenant and then Capt ever since its organization. He has always been a Republican but no abolitionist- but an out and out uncompromising Union man. Has been in three battles. Donelson <hr /> Pittsburg & Hatchee. In which I am told he acquitted himself most honourably. In his letter, to my astonishment he asks to be placed in command of a Negro Regiment, should the bill pass which he has no doubt of. He is satisfied that there is fight in them, and when well drilled will make good soldiers. He asks me to use my influence in securing him an appointment and asks that it be in one of the first regiments organized. And suggests that should be he fail with Governor Yates,. would not Gov Kirkwood give him an Iowa regiment. He is a resident of Lane Ogle Co Ills. resigned the position of Sheriff of the County and accepted a Lieutenancy in the 46th. These facts before you I wish you to give me a letter to Gov Yates such as your feelings in the matter dictate. Knowing him to be a good soldier and deeply interested in the course of his country I feel anxious to gratify his wishes. Your Friend J C Hughes 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/57c5f09d2f58cfe5896d77ae4371b97b.pdf c56276ae139498fb73ffb6c64cc9f5f2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feb 19th 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir I have to regret that I cannot see you before leaving Springfield. I wished to confer with you on matters of importance. I leave for home tonight. Respectfully, Wm R. Brown <hr /> Wm R. Brown Springfield Feby 19, 1863 Regrets that he cannot see the Governor before leaving the city as he wished to confer with him on matters of importance. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William R. Brown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509922 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Feb 19th 1863 Gov Yates Dear Sir I have to regret that I cannot see you before leaving Springfield. I wished to confer with you on matters of importance. I leave for home tonight. Respectfully, Wm R. Brown <hr /> Wm R. Brown Springfield Feby 19, 1863 Regrets that he cannot see the Governor before leaving the city as he wished to confer with him on matters of importance. 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/40c61b4153855bdc0d5875f36449555b.pdf b9260356f8c1fbe09445ff989af97f37 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Decatur Ills. Feby 19th 1863 Governor Yates, Dear Sir, It is certainly true that great numbers of our Soldiers are and have been for Sometime past, deserting, and returning home; We think to such an Extent as give cause of fear, as to the Effect it may have upon our Army: To say the least, it is a great wrong, and the Evil should be stopped if possible. There are several instances of deser- tion in our County--And we are informed that quite a Squad returned to this County last Evening--For those reasons we have thought it our duty to inform you of the fact, and Communicate with you, as to what can be done, and how it should be done. Surely if persons are allowed to desert from the army and return to their homes, and there remain unmolested, it will have a very bad influence upon the Army, and the people at home-- what should be done-- Yours truly A. B. Bunn J. S. Post <hr /> Ans. March 3rd 63 A. B. Bunn J. P. Post Decatur Feby 19--63 Number of deserters from the army at Decatur. Thinks they ought to be arrested. Deserters Answer- I have repeatedly brought matter before Dept. of W--but as yet not advised--If a state matter I would act as you desire at once. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. B. Bunn and J. P. Post to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509921 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. Decatur Ills. Feby 19th 1863 Governor Yates, Dear Sir, It is certainly true that great numbers of our Soldiers are and have been for Sometime past, deserting, and returning home; We think to such an Extent as give cause of fear, as to the Effect it may have upon our Army: To say the least, it is a great wrong, and the Evil should be stopped if possible. There are several instances of deser- tion in our County--And we are informed that quite a Squad returned to this County last Evening--For those reasons we have thought it our duty to inform you of the fact, and Communicate with you, as to what can be done, and how it should be done. Surely if persons are allowed to desert from the army and return to their homes, and there remain unmolested, it will have a very bad influence upon the Army, and the people at home-- what should be done-- Yours truly A. B. Bunn J. S. Post <hr /> Ans. March 3rd 63 A. B. Bunn J. P. Post Decatur Feby 19--63 Number of deserters from the army at Decatur. Thinks they ought to be arrested. Deserters Answer- I have repeatedly brought matter before Dept. of W--but as yet not advised--If a state matter I would act as you desire at once. 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/5e5b5b4d82b5e1b8ce232e2f7684c911.pdf 8065d8e1d99a0141309f0485e06c1883 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Head-Quarters Department of Ohio Cincinnati, Feb 18th 1863 Dear Sir I was called upon yesterday by a Mr. Merritt who stated that he came to see me at your request or suggestion, to represent the political condition of matters in Ill and Missouri. I was much inclined to suspect the man, tho' he apparently conversed unreservedly and may be what he professes - a sound Union man. According to his representations the states of Ill and Missouri are strongly disloyal,; organizations have been formed in both states to oppose the War; arms belonging to the government have, to a large extent, been distributed to such organizations, and a plan is on foot if not already perfected for the legislatures of these two states in connection with that of Ky to vote the three out of the Union in May next and attach them to the Southern confederacy. I was aware of course that a large <hr /> <pre>"peace party" existed in Ill, but was not prepared to believe anything like the statements made by Mr. Merritt. Possibly some steps ought to be taken to repress the treasonable expressions too often exhibited of late, and I therefore make this communication with a view to ascertaining, what if anything should in your judgment be done, and how far, as the commander of the Dept., I can cooperate with you. </pre> Please consider this as confidential. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt H. G. Wright Maj Gen To His Exellency Richard Yates Gov of Ill Springfield Ill <hr /> Maj Gen H. G. Wright Dept of Ohio Cincinnati July 1863 Was called upon yesterday by Mr. Merritt who said at the Gov request he had called to converse with him on the political state of affairs in Ill & Missouri. Is ready to assist the Gov in any way he can through his department. Private Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Horatio G. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509920 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. Confidential Head-Quarters Department of Ohio Cincinnati, Feb 18th 1863 Dear Sir I was called upon yesterday by a Mr. Merritt who stated that he came to see me at your request or suggestion, to represent the political condition of matters in Ill and Missouri. I was much inclined to suspect the man, tho' he apparently conversed unreservedly and may be what he professes - a sound Union man. According to his representations the states of Ill and Missouri are strongly disloyal,; organizations have been formed in both states to oppose the War; arms belonging to the government have, to a large extent, been distributed to such organizations, and a plan is on foot if not already perfected for the legislatures of these two states in connection with that of Ky to vote the three out of the Union in May next and attach them to the Southern confederacy. I was aware of course that a large <hr /> <pre>"peace party" existed in Ill, but was not prepared to believe anything like the statements made by Mr. Merritt. Possibly some steps ought to be taken to repress the treasonable expressions too often exhibited of late, and I therefore make this communication with a view to ascertaining, what if anything should in your judgment be done, and how far, as the commander of the Dept., I can cooperate with you. </pre> Please consider this as confidential. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt H. G. Wright Maj Gen To His Exellency Richard Yates Gov of Ill Springfield Ill <hr /> Maj Gen H. G. Wright Dept of Ohio Cincinnati July 1863 Was called upon yesterday by Mr. Merritt who said at the Gov request he had called to converse with him on the political state of affairs in Ill & Missouri. Is ready to assist the Gov in any way he can through his department. Private Answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9e8ced5907ad8a5af45ebc461f661399.pdf dc5c1b7070f57a728e8db04f28ec1696 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Feb 18, 1863. Governor Richard Yates, Dear Sir: I see from the Springfield reports of "The Times" that the Copperheads are determined to make you further trouble. Knowing the facts as I do, I am astonished that the protestants should be capable of such meanness. There is not one of the people, high or low, whom I have met, who is not [illegible], and who does not express his sympathy for you. Some of our German friends - those of them who think of sending Caspar [Butz?] to Congress -- were at first disposed to find fault with you for signing the Congressional apportionment bill. Yesterday it was reported by "The Times" that you had not signed it-and a dozen men [requested?] me to telegraph you upon the subject. Mr <pre>---- </pre> <pre>[Medill?] told me last night that he should write to you. </pre> Now, the bill is a hard one for the Republicans. Upon the basis of the last Spring's election the Democrats will have about five hundred majority. But I am thinking that you have already signed the bill; and if you have not, I will not presume to offer my advice. I know you will do the best you can under the circumstances, and that will be right, though some may complain. I dropped into the "Tribune" office late last night and found that nothing has been written in reply to "The Times." So I hurriedly wrote a few lines under the heading "My Copperhead [Protest?]". Perhaps I will write another article to-day in which I will mention the fact that Ohio gives her governor $122,000 as a contingent fund. Dr. Buck left with me the <hr /> other morning a paper for the signatures of our members praying you to put some new men in the place of Powell in the Board of Penitentiary Commissions. I have obtained the signatures. Permit me to add, that if in your opinion the place would be a suitable one for me, or you can consistently give it to me, I would hold myself under lasting obligations to you. Respectfully, Your ob't servant, J.A. Eastman <hr /> Private J.A. Eastman Chicago - Feb 18th - 1863. Says yesterday the "Times" reported that the Gov had not signed the Congressional app't bill and a dozen men requested me to telegraph you immediately. He dropped into the Tribune office and finding nothing in reply to the "Times" wrote a few lines - perhaps he will write another article to-day in which he will mention that Ohio gives her Gov $122,000 as a contingent fund - D. Buck left a paper with him the other day for the signature of these members praying the Gov to appoints some new man in the place of Powell in the Board of Penitentiary - Mr. Eastman would like the position. [7th?] 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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. A. Eastman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509919 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Feb 18, 1863. Governor Richard Yates, Dear Sir: I see from the Springfield reports of "The Times" that the Copperheads are determined to make you further trouble. Knowing the facts as I do, I am astonished that the protestants should be capable of such meanness. There is not one of the people, high or low, whom I have met, who is not [illegible], and who does not express his sympathy for you. Some of our German friends - those of them who think of sending Caspar [Butz?] to Congress -- were at first disposed to find fault with you for signing the Congressional apportionment bill. Yesterday it was reported by "The Times" that you had not signed it-and a dozen men [requested?] me to telegraph you upon the subject. Mr <pre>---- </pre> <pre>[Medill?] told me last night that he should write to you. </pre> Now, the bill is a hard one for the Republicans. Upon the basis of the last Spring's election the Democrats will have about five hundred majority. But I am thinking that you have already signed the bill; and if you have not, I will not presume to offer my advice. I know you will do the best you can under the circumstances, and that will be right, though some may complain. I dropped into the "Tribune" office late last night and found that nothing has been written in reply to "The Times." So I hurriedly wrote a few lines under the heading "My Copperhead [Protest?]". Perhaps I will write another article to-day in which I will mention the fact that Ohio gives her governor $122,000 as a contingent fund. Dr. Buck left with me the <hr /> other morning a paper for the signatures of our members praying you to put some new men in the place of Powell in the Board of Penitentiary Commissions. I have obtained the signatures. Permit me to add, that if in your opinion the place would be a suitable one for me, or you can consistently give it to me, I would hold myself under lasting obligations to you. Respectfully, Your ob't servant, J.A. Eastman <hr /> Private J.A. Eastman Chicago - Feb 18th - 1863. Says yesterday the "Times" reported that the Gov had not signed the Congressional app't bill and a dozen men requested me to telegraph you immediately. He dropped into the Tribune office and finding nothing in reply to the "Times" wrote a few lines - perhaps he will write another article to-day in which he will mention that Ohio gives her Gov $122,000 as a contingent fund - D. Buck left a paper with him the other day for the signature of these members praying the Gov to appoints some new man in the place of Powell in the Board of Penitentiary - Mr. Eastman would like the position. [7th?] 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/922262d92900eea64b25529575598c0e.pdf 1cba3a9c6b12dde69f470114deb56d11 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private Feby 18 1863 My Dear Sir I have seen this morning for the first time the resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in regard to the Canadian Canals. In an ordinary condition of the public mind there would probably be no misconstruction of this action. It would be regarded as it is intended simply as a conference <hr /> among comercial & business men, in regard to comercial interests of the North-West & Canada. In the present feverish & restless spirit of the public mind, & after the threats of many secessionists that the North-West would set up for itself, it is liable to be misunderstood & misrepresented to our prejudice. We must have increased <hr /> facilities for transporting our agricultural products to the Atlantic. We need the Enlarged Canals of Illinois & New York. We Shall [have?] them, if we persevere & are discreet. We need the Canadian Canals also. In organizing this Commission, I respectfully suggest that you have an eye to both these great necessities of the North West. I have strong hopes of Carrying our Canal bill next Session, possibly this. This <hr /> Canadian project. may if properly directed be our aid rather than our injury. But you will readily [perceive?] the liability in the present condition of affairs, to misconstruction & prejudice. This you can prevent to a great extent, by the organization of the Committee. Your Very Truly J.N. Arnold 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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. N. Arnold to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509918 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. Private Feby 18 1863 My Dear Sir I have seen this morning for the first time the resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in regard to the Canadian Canals. In an ordinary condition of the public mind there would probably be no misconstruction of this action. It would be regarded as it is intended simply as a conference <hr /> among comercial & business men, in regard to comercial interests of the North-West & Canada. In the present feverish & restless spirit of the public mind, & after the threats of many secessionists that the North-West would set up for itself, it is liable to be misunderstood & misrepresented to our prejudice. We must have increased <hr /> facilities for transporting our agricultural products to the Atlantic. We need the Enlarged Canals of Illinois & New York. We Shall [have?] them, if we persevere & are discreet. We need the Canadian Canals also. In organizing this Commission, I respectfully suggest that you have an eye to both these great necessities of the North West. I have strong hopes of Carrying our Canal bill next Session, possibly this. This <hr /> Canadian project. may if properly directed be our aid rather than our injury. But you will readily [perceive?] the liability in the present condition of affairs, to misconstruction & prejudice. This you can prevent to a great extent, by the organization of the Committee. Your Very Truly J.N. Arnold 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/91c4fcd4cb4402302b635fb6f7922633.pdf c9ebcd2f64874ce434975d271d0747c7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Shelbyvill Ills feb 17.63 Hon Richard Yates Sir I have the Honor to report to you that there is Men in these parts who has in thier possesion the knowelage of A large Amount of Arms & Ammunition Belonging to the K G C which I am informed they are to be distributed Among that Class in the Spring for the purpose of Bushwhacking My informant is A Reformed Coper head the reason that I write to you in private is for fear of this Becoming public if this information which i Speak will Be of an advantage I will Report progress Very Respectfully yours Capt. D.Y. Milligan <hr /> Milligan Capt Shelbyville Feby 17 64 There are a large number of arms in possession of the KGCs which are to be distributed in the Spring for Bushwahcking He is gaining further information, will report Executive Office Feby 24 64 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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. Y. Milligan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509917 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. Shelbyvill Ills feb 17.63 Hon Richard Yates Sir I have the Honor to report to you that there is Men in these parts who has in thier possesion the knowelage of A large Amount of Arms & Ammunition Belonging to the K G C which I am informed they are to be distributed Among that Class in the Spring for the purpose of Bushwhacking My informant is A Reformed Coper head the reason that I write to you in private is for fear of this Becoming public if this information which i Speak will Be of an advantage I will Report progress Very Respectfully yours Capt. D.Y. Milligan <hr /> Milligan Capt Shelbyville Feby 17 64 There are a large number of arms in possession of the KGCs which are to be distributed in the Spring for Bushwahcking He is gaining further information, will report Executive Office Feby 24 64 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/5a08b0e948fd8d4ddd11594ca28be05b.pdf 247655efd7e7a454cedd22590c134c3e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company E.D.L Sweet Sup't Western Division Chicago, ILL CATON LINES. IN CONNECTION WITH ALL OTHER LINES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADAS. Terms and Conditions on which Messages are received by this company for transmission: The public are notified that, in order to guard against mistakes in the transmission of messages, every message of importance ought to be repeated, by being sent back from the station at which it is to be received to the station from which it is originally sent. Half the usual price for transmission will be charged for repeating the message. This Company, will not be responsible for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery of unrepeated messages, from whatever cause they may arise; nor will it be responsible for damages arising from mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery of a repeated message, beyond an amount exceeding two hundred times the amount paid for sending the message; nor will it be responsible for delays arising from interruptions in the working of its Telegraphs, nor for any mistake or omission of any other Company over whose lines a message is to be sent to reach the place of destination. All messages will hereafter be received by this Company for transmission, subject to the above conditions. J.D. Caton, Pres't Ottawa, Ill. 235 PM Spfld, Feby 16th, 1863 By Telegraph from Belvidere " " 1863 To Gov Yates When do you leave for Washington and will it do if I return the last of the week, Allen C Fuller 18 Cal III <hr /> Allen C. Fuller Belvidere Feb 16th /63 Telegraphs to the Gov to Know when he leaves for Washington and asks if it will do if he returns the last of the week. 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Allen C. Fuller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509916 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. Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Company E.D.L Sweet Sup't Western Division Chicago, ILL CATON LINES. IN CONNECTION WITH ALL OTHER LINES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADAS. Terms and Conditions on which Messages are received by this company for transmission: The public are notified that, in order to guard against mistakes in the transmission of messages, every message of importance ought to be repeated, by being sent back from the station at which it is to be received to the station from which it is originally sent. Half the usual price for transmission will be charged for repeating the message. This Company, will not be responsible for mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery of unrepeated messages, from whatever cause they may arise; nor will it be responsible for damages arising from mistakes or delays in the transmission or delivery of a repeated message, beyond an amount exceeding two hundred times the amount paid for sending the message; nor will it be responsible for delays arising from interruptions in the working of its Telegraphs, nor for any mistake or omission of any other Company over whose lines a message is to be sent to reach the place of destination. All messages will hereafter be received by this Company for transmission, subject to the above conditions. J.D. Caton, Pres't Ottawa, Ill. 235 PM Spfld, Feby 16th, 1863 By Telegraph from Belvidere " " 1863 To Gov Yates When do you leave for Washington and will it do if I return the last of the week, Allen C Fuller 18 Cal III <hr /> Allen C. Fuller Belvidere Feb 16th /63 Telegraphs to the Gov to Know when he leaves for Washington and asks if it will do if he returns the last of the week. 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/03d3ab81fef465a08eba6a779cb25cec.pdf 7268da5f545afc7cefa423510d70691a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jackson Tenn Feb 16th 1863 Gov. Yates, Sir, I purpose by this communication to state to you my relation with reference to the army and to ask some aid at your hands if you should feel disposed to render it. I belong at present to Co. D 106th Reg. Ill Vol. Through the persuasion of the present commissioned officers of that company, I was induced to joined it, and particularly to lend my influence in getting it up. But when the company was organized, I was sick and unable to attend, and those who were seeking for positions seemed to forget the service I had rendered, and only gave me the position of a Corporal. I have been largely instrumental in <hr /> enlisting men for the United States Service. And those that I have recruited belong to several different regiments, among which are the 50th, 114th, and 106th. I have always scorned to lectioneer for myself -- hence my labors, since the beginning of this rebellion, have been but little benefit to me personally. When I joined the 106th and enlisted then, for the second time, in the cause of my country. The first time was in the three months service. But, if I should never have any position above that as a common soldier, I am yet determined never to lay down the weapons of war, while traitors shall defy the nation's Authority, or treason shall seek, with its polluted hands to desecrate the altars of American Liberty. As one, I am anxious to meet face to face with these common enemies of justice and humanity, <hr /> and teach them through fire and blood, that not a star from the glorious old banner, which brought freedom and independence to me shall ever be plucked by the infamous hand of treason. I am with you in politics, and done all I could in advocating your election as Governor. And I hope, I may ever be found following the noble example that you have set, both in loyalty and statesmanship. I have been the acting Adjutant of the Provost-Guards of this place (Jackson Tenn) for some time, but cannot much longer hold the place without a commission. The aid, therefore, that I ask, is for you to give me a commission as Adjutant. I can then perform the duties of the office, and be paid something for it. I can be musterered with the guard and receive my pay upon the payroll of 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 Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 1, Folder 18 (February 16-28, 1863) 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 Unknown to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 509915 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. Jackson Tenn Feb 16th 1863 Gov. Yates, Sir, I purpose by this communication to state to you my relation with reference to the army and to ask some aid at your hands if you should feel disposed to render it. I belong at present to Co. D 106th Reg. Ill Vol. Through the persuasion of the present commissioned officers of that company, I was induced to joined it, and particularly to lend my influence in getting it up. But when the company was organized, I was sick and unable to attend, and those who were seeking for positions seemed to forget the service I had rendered, and only gave me the position of a Corporal. I have been largely instrumental in <hr /> enlisting men for the United States Service. And those that I have recruited belong to several different regiments, among which are the 50th, 114th, and 106th. I have always scorned to lectioneer for myself -- hence my labors, since the beginning of this rebellion, have been but little benefit to me personally. When I joined the 106th and enlisted then, for the second time, in the cause of my country. The first time was in the three months service. But, if I should never have any position above that as a common soldier, I am yet determined never to lay down the weapons of war, while traitors shall defy the nation's Authority, or treason shall seek, with its polluted hands to desecrate the altars of American Liberty. As one, I am anxious to meet face to face with these common enemies of justice and humanity, <hr /> and teach them through fire and blood, that not a star from the glorious old banner, which brought freedom and independence to me shall ever be plucked by the infamous hand of treason. I am with you in politics, and done all I could in advocating your election as Governor. And I hope, I may ever be found following the noble example that you have set, both in loyalty and statesmanship. I have been the acting Adjutant of the Provost-Guards of this place (Jackson Tenn) for some time, but cannot much longer hold the place without a commission. The aid, therefore, that I ask, is for you to give me a commission as Adjutant. I can then perform the duties of the office, and be paid something for it. I can be musterered with the guard and receive my pay upon the payroll of 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