1 25 48 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3b170cf22fdb616a21f1eebd616a6259.pdf cecd956586640f8fa654df6da3c544a5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hillsboro Feb. 1. 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, Amongst the many hardships growing out of the rebellion, there is one case brought before me which I feel demands leniency -- Silas M. Mathews, a young man of 22 years of age, was conscripted at Lainfield Church, in Tennefse on the 10th of April 1863 while attending church. He deserted the Rebel Army the first opportunity in Mississippi, and in the attempt to make his way to his Fathers in Tennessee was captured by some of our forces and sent as a prisoner to Alton sometime in August or Sept 1863 -- He is now in Camp Douglass. He is anxious to be released on his oath. The above is vouched for by Mr. Dresser of Bond County whose wife is a relative of the prisoner -- The Drefser family are as respectable as any family in Bond. And their loyalty is unquestioned -- One of them now represents that County, and you can <hr /> testify to his fidelity to you as a friend. If you will call Prest Lincoln's attention to the case, I feel confident it will seceur his favorable consideration, and you will place the Mefrs Dresser under several obligations to you. Your friend I. T. Eccles <hr /> Eccles I. T. Hillsboro Feby 1/65 A Mr. S. W. Mathews a resident of Tennesee was conscripted into the Rebel army and afterwards deserted and while trying to get away was captured by our forces & is now at Camp Douglas & wants to be released on oath. He is related to the wife of Mr. Drefser. Representative from Bond. 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource I. T. Eccles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511835 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 Feb. 1. 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, Amongst the many hardships growing out of the rebellion, there is one case brought before me which I feel demands leniency -- Silas M. Mathews, a young man of 22 years of age, was conscripted at Lainfield Church, in Tennefse on the 10th of April 1863 while attending church. He deserted the Rebel Army the first opportunity in Mississippi, and in the attempt to make his way to his Fathers in Tennessee was captured by some of our forces and sent as a prisoner to Alton sometime in August or Sept 1863 -- He is now in Camp Douglass. He is anxious to be released on his oath. The above is vouched for by Mr. Dresser of Bond County whose wife is a relative of the prisoner -- The Drefser family are as respectable as any family in Bond. And their loyalty is unquestioned -- One of them now represents that County, and you can <hr /> testify to his fidelity to you as a friend. If you will call Prest Lincoln's attention to the case, I feel confident it will seceur his favorable consideration, and you will place the Mefrs Dresser under several obligations to you. Your friend I. T. Eccles <hr /> Eccles I. T. Hillsboro Feby 1/65 A Mr. S. W. Mathews a resident of Tennesee was conscripted into the Rebel army and afterwards deserted and while trying to get away was captured by our forces & is now at Camp Douglas & wants to be released on oath. He is related to the wife of Mr. Drefser. Representative from Bond. 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/6b422d5ec1a2a8d7b87c8979cfe62f5d.pdf bfea9ae5094bcfa73b12206d3b384b63 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Watseka Ills. 1st Feby 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir: I write to say that I thank you for the complimentary commission confering upon me the rank of a Colonel I assure you that there was nothing needed to complete the measure of esteem in which you were held by me; nor was there any thing wanting on your part. to assine me of the continuance of the kindly regard which you have hitherto manifested for me. You will believe me that in the attachment I had formed for your person, and in the great desire I had for the advancement of your fortunes and fame, I was actuated by no other motive than the pleasure of witnessing the reward of your generous devotion to the public welfare, and of the high patriotism and statesmanship you have exhibited in the performance of the responsible and difficult duties you have been called upon to discharge in exalted <hr /> public stations. Being persuaded that the general applause and confidence of your fellow citizens can never go beyond what you have merited at their hands; nor beyond the debt of gratitude they owe you, I shall regard your advancement to other and greater dignities with that unfeigned pleasure which your past success has given me I am with the highest possible regard ever and very truly yours Franklin Blades <hr /> Franklin Blades Watseka Feby 1st 65 Thanking you for the complimentary commission of Colonel and highly complimentary. 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Franklin Blades to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511836 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. Watseka Ills. 1st Feby 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir: I write to say that I thank you for the complimentary commission confering upon me the rank of a Colonel I assure you that there was nothing needed to complete the measure of esteem in which you were held by me; nor was there any thing wanting on your part. to assine me of the continuance of the kindly regard which you have hitherto manifested for me. You will believe me that in the attachment I had formed for your person, and in the great desire I had for the advancement of your fortunes and fame, I was actuated by no other motive than the pleasure of witnessing the reward of your generous devotion to the public welfare, and of the high patriotism and statesmanship you have exhibited in the performance of the responsible and difficult duties you have been called upon to discharge in exalted <hr /> public stations. Being persuaded that the general applause and confidence of your fellow citizens can never go beyond what you have merited at their hands; nor beyond the debt of gratitude they owe you, I shall regard your advancement to other and greater dignities with that unfeigned pleasure which your past success has given me I am with the highest possible regard ever and very truly yours Franklin Blades <hr /> Franklin Blades Watseka Feby 1st 65 Thanking you for the complimentary commission of Colonel and highly complimentary. 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/f247643a9b2617d01ec54a5aeee6d7b5.pdf 520b86326a47a70b95a157f930aff38b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Joseph Peters letter 2/28/65 With G. W. Rives letter 3/2/65 Springfield February 2 -- 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I have written My friend B C Cook to see Lincoln and get [illegible] appointed [Payma ?] of the Army for the Northwest I am very poor and need Something that has Some money in it that has a little about three thousand a year which Might run about two years I do not know how I can get along without Some thing that I can get five thousand dollars to pay for my little farm I dont care for Station or position but a little money to make me secure for a living If you will confer with Cook on this matter and get that or Some other like position I will be much obliged I would prefer Some position that would not prevent me from attending to my law practice at home Yous Truly C. A. Lake 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. A. Lake to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511837 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 Joseph Peters letter 2/28/65 With G. W. Rives letter 3/2/65 Springfield February 2 -- 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I have written My friend B C Cook to see Lincoln and get [illegible] appointed [Payma ?] of the Army for the Northwest I am very poor and need Something that has Some money in it that has a little about three thousand a year which Might run about two years I do not know how I can get along without Some thing that I can get five thousand dollars to pay for my little farm I dont care for Station or position but a little money to make me secure for a living If you will confer with Cook on this matter and get that or Some other like position I will be much obliged I would prefer Some position that would not prevent me from attending to my law practice at home Yous Truly C. A. Lake 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/30b972dabd18e2c6f369206712546de5.pdf 8dbde4d2f2339c4eaf019dd2cb920950 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hillsboro, Feb. 2, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Dear Sir, In the change like to be made in our Congressional Districts, there will be a Collector and [Apessor?] of U.S. Revenue to be appointed in our district. Should it meet the approbation of yourself I would have no objection to receive the appointment of [Apessor?] for this district. If I am not in the way of any other friend of yours who may have prior or or superior [clauses?], I should like to have my name mentioned to President Lincoln in connections with that office Your friend I.T. Eccles 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource I. T. Eccles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-02 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511838 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, Feb. 2, 1865 Honorable Richard Yates Dear Sir, In the change like to be made in our Congressional Districts, there will be a Collector and [Apessor?] of U.S. Revenue to be appointed in our district. Should it meet the approbation of yourself I would have no objection to receive the appointment of [Apessor?] for this district. If I am not in the way of any other friend of yours who may have prior or or superior [clauses?], I should like to have my name mentioned to President Lincoln in connections with that office Your friend I.T. Eccles 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/d99685920243057a02af2f4cf43c6e06.pdf 1b4bfd02c222204019adfb2b1d1ecf19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Fryday February the 3rd 65 Jefferson U S Hospital Jeffersonville Ind I Robert A Henderson Co. C. 36th Ills. Vol. Inft was crippled while engaged in takeing of the railrode South of Atlanta in left rist and breast which Renders me unfit for activ service. and I would like to be transferred to quincy Ills as that the nearest hospital to my residence. you will oblidge your obediend servant by answering those few lines. <hr /> I came to this hospital on the 20th of October And have been standing guard ronnd the hospital sints the first of December with one arm in a sling I remain as ever your obediant survant R. A. Henderson Co C 36th Ills Vol <hr /> Henderson R. A. Co "C" 36th Ill. Vols U. S. Hospital Jeffersonville Feb 3 65 Wants transfer to Quincy 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. A. Henderson to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511839 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. Fryday February the 3rd 65 Jefferson U S Hospital Jeffersonville Ind I Robert A Henderson Co. C. 36th Ills. Vol. Inft was crippled while engaged in takeing of the railrode South of Atlanta in left rist and breast which Renders me unfit for activ service. and I would like to be transferred to quincy Ills as that the nearest hospital to my residence. you will oblidge your obediend servant by answering those few lines. <hr /> I came to this hospital on the 20th of October And have been standing guard ronnd the hospital sints the first of December with one arm in a sling I remain as ever your obediant survant R. A. Henderson Co C 36th Ills Vol <hr /> Henderson R. A. Co "C" 36th Ill. Vols U. S. Hospital Jeffersonville Feb 3 65 Wants transfer to Quincy 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/51c1a2650e478a0ba7efa5dbfc242205.pdf dd6991b4b0f4f4171f476020d762a0c0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Provost Marshals Office Camp Butler, February 3d 1865 Hon Richard Yates U. S. Senator elect. Jacksonville Ill Sir Being introduced to your Honor, by my friend Simon Hishback, your former A D C and Private Secretary and recommended to you by Lorenz Brentano of the Ill Staatszeitung (German Newspaper) of which I was Local Editor I beg leave to ask a great favor from you. Since August 1864 I am employed as Chief Clerk of the Provost Marshal of Camp Butler Ill, beeing Private of the 31st Ill Infty on detached Service. - As the 10 new Organization Regiments are rapidly filling up, I suppose that there is a good chance to get a Lieutenancy in one of this Regiments. <hr /> I am not acquainted with Gov Oglesby or the new Adjt Genl and therefore beg you to give me a recommendation or a letter of introduction to the new Governor. Besides Mr. L. Brentano, I refer to Lieut Gov. Hoffman, who knows me well since six years as well as to Major Heffernan and Capt Putnam Field, Provost Marshal Camp Butler. Please favor me with a soon answer and receive the assurance of my highest Respects. Your obdt Sevt Morris Langeloth Clerk, Prov Mars Office Camp Butler Ill <hr /> Langeloth Morris Pro. Mar's Office Camp Butler. Feby 3d 1865 Is a private in 31st Ill Vols on detached duty as Chief Clerk in Pro. Marshal's office -- wants to get a Lieutenancy in one of the new Regiments and wants a letter recommendation to Govr Oglesby & Adjt Gen'l Haynie. Refers to L. Brentano. Gov Hoffman & others 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Morris Langeloth to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511840 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. Provost Marshals Office Camp Butler, February 3d 1865 Hon Richard Yates U. S. Senator elect. Jacksonville Ill Sir Being introduced to your Honor, by my friend Simon Hishback, your former A D C and Private Secretary and recommended to you by Lorenz Brentano of the Ill Staatszeitung (German Newspaper) of which I was Local Editor I beg leave to ask a great favor from you. Since August 1864 I am employed as Chief Clerk of the Provost Marshal of Camp Butler Ill, beeing Private of the 31st Ill Infty on detached Service. - As the 10 new Organization Regiments are rapidly filling up, I suppose that there is a good chance to get a Lieutenancy in one of this Regiments. <hr /> I am not acquainted with Gov Oglesby or the new Adjt Genl and therefore beg you to give me a recommendation or a letter of introduction to the new Governor. Besides Mr. L. Brentano, I refer to Lieut Gov. Hoffman, who knows me well since six years as well as to Major Heffernan and Capt Putnam Field, Provost Marshal Camp Butler. Please favor me with a soon answer and receive the assurance of my highest Respects. Your obdt Sevt Morris Langeloth Clerk, Prov Mars Office Camp Butler Ill <hr /> Langeloth Morris Pro. Mar's Office Camp Butler. Feby 3d 1865 Is a private in 31st Ill Vols on detached duty as Chief Clerk in Pro. Marshal's office -- wants to get a Lieutenancy in one of the new Regiments and wants a letter recommendation to Govr Oglesby & Adjt Gen'l Haynie. Refers to L. Brentano. Gov Hoffman & others 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/f6ab28fe420a86641a5e75733c208d45.pdf 45402d5c0f704ab1daa8fe78deb99aea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Feb 4th 1865 Gov Yates Judge Terry requested me to see you and Learn whether his claim had been allowed if so he desiers me to Receive and Recpt for same Sanitary Bill Yrs Truly J L Tincher <hr /> Tincher Hon. J. L. Sp'fld Feby 4/65 Judge Terry wants him to see if his claim has been allowed. and if so to get the warrant & receipt for it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. L. Tincher to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511841 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 Feb 4th 1865 Gov Yates Judge Terry requested me to see you and Learn whether his claim had been allowed if so he desiers me to Receive and Recpt for same Sanitary Bill Yrs Truly J L Tincher <hr /> Tincher Hon. J. L. Sp'fld Feby 4/65 Judge Terry wants him to see if his claim has been allowed. and if so to get the warrant & receipt for it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9775b2d4af415baa2a91c8449c9d5d11.pdf b67d9ccd1fa75ec5ffd7ca0f0f9d8710 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Hon Ricd Yates Dear Sir I sent you by Mr Ketcham an ap- plication with affidavits &c for the release of my minor son from the army-directed to the Secretary of War-A considerable time has elapsed & I have received no reply-It has accurred to me that, as it was forwarded through you, the answer might possibly be directed to you. Will you do me the great favour to throw what light you can upon the result of the application to the Secy of War. Please direct any reply to me at Virginia Cass Co Ill John Bradley Thompson Jacksonville Ill Feby 6 1865 <hr /> Thompson John B Virginia Feby 6th 65 A considerable time ago he sent an application with an affidavit for the release of his minor son from the army to be forwarded by you to the Secty of War. Have you heard any- thing of it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Bradley Thompson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511842 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. Hon Ricd Yates Dear Sir I sent you by Mr Ketcham an ap- plication with affidavits &c for the release of my minor son from the army-directed to the Secretary of War-A considerable time has elapsed & I have received no reply-It has accurred to me that, as it was forwarded through you, the answer might possibly be directed to you. Will you do me the great favour to throw what light you can upon the result of the application to the Secy of War. Please direct any reply to me at Virginia Cass Co Ill John Bradley Thompson Jacksonville Ill Feby 6 1865 <hr /> Thompson John B Virginia Feby 6th 65 A considerable time ago he sent an application with an affidavit for the release of his minor son from the army to be forwarded by you to the Secty of War. Have you heard any- thing of it. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0348210ded64faf88f541092025bdbf9.pdf d48a9e6faaaec524ed218c4b788e2283 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S.S. "Red Rover," Mound City, Ill., Feb. 6, 1865. Hon. Richard Yates: Dear Sir,_Permit to intrude upon your attention for the purpose of making the following statement:_I enlisted in the 72nd Illinois Infantry (under Captain, now Col. Holbrook,) on the 9th or 10th of January, 1864, to serve for the term of THREE years. After serving about three months in the above Regiment, I was transferred to the Navy, and signed the books on the Receiving Ship at Cairo on the 20th of April, 1864. At the time of enlistment in the Army I was promised a VETERAN Bounty of $402;- of this sum I received $100; the remainder was to be paid in equal installments. One of the terms of my transfer to the Navy was that in case I should be a participant in Prize Money, no part of the Bounty above mentioned was to be paid me,_that is the REMAINING bounty. Since leaving the Army I have been able to gain no information in regard to the Order under which I was transferred to the Navy, or as to what my just rights are in the premises. I came into the Navy almost in the condition of a new recruit: Nothing was said as to what disposition would be made of my bounty money, how long I would be required to serve, and, strangest of all, now regular discharge was given me from the Army. Besides I am informed that the THREE months I served in the Army WILL NOT be allowed to count as a part of my term of service in the Navy. The authorities here seemed to be ignorant of my identity, and enquired from what State I came; and other questions of a similar nature were asked. Thus the matter stands; and I have thought it prudent to make the facts of the case known to you, in order that it may be righted, if possible. I believe that the Regulations require that I should receive a regular discharge from the Army, and that some more definite arrangement should be made in regard to the Bounty Money; - but I am most strenuous as to the Army discharge. I should also desire that the THREE months' service in the Army should be credited to my term of enlistment. I respectfully request that you will give the information asked for; and as I am a sailor, and have been a soldier, from the State of Illinois, humbly beg that this matter may be thoroughly investigated, and that my just rights may be maintained. Your obdt Sev't, William [Peek?] Please direct answer to Wm. [Peek?], U.S.S. "Red Rover," Mifs Sgd., Mound City, Ill N.P. Peck William U.S.S. "Red Rover" Mound City, Jan'y 29/65 Wants assistance to obtain Bounty coming to 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 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 Peck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511843 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.S. "Red Rover," Mound City, Ill., Feb. 6, 1865. Hon. Richard Yates: Dear Sir,_Permit to intrude upon your attention for the purpose of making the following statement:_I enlisted in the 72nd Illinois Infantry (under Captain, now Col. Holbrook,) on the 9th or 10th of January, 1864, to serve for the term of THREE years. After serving about three months in the above Regiment, I was transferred to the Navy, and signed the books on the Receiving Ship at Cairo on the 20th of April, 1864. At the time of enlistment in the Army I was promised a VETERAN Bounty of $402;- of this sum I received $100; the remainder was to be paid in equal installments. One of the terms of my transfer to the Navy was that in case I should be a participant in Prize Money, no part of the Bounty above mentioned was to be paid me,_that is the REMAINING bounty. Since leaving the Army I have been able to gain no information in regard to the Order under which I was transferred to the Navy, or as to what my just rights are in the premises. I came into the Navy almost in the condition of a new recruit: Nothing was said as to what disposition would be made of my bounty money, how long I would be required to serve, and, strangest of all, now regular discharge was given me from the Army. Besides I am informed that the THREE months I served in the Army WILL NOT be allowed to count as a part of my term of service in the Navy. The authorities here seemed to be ignorant of my identity, and enquired from what State I came; and other questions of a similar nature were asked. Thus the matter stands; and I have thought it prudent to make the facts of the case known to you, in order that it may be righted, if possible. I believe that the Regulations require that I should receive a regular discharge from the Army, and that some more definite arrangement should be made in regard to the Bounty Money; - but I am most strenuous as to the Army discharge. I should also desire that the THREE months' service in the Army should be credited to my term of enlistment. I respectfully request that you will give the information asked for; and as I am a sailor, and have been a soldier, from the State of Illinois, humbly beg that this matter may be thoroughly investigated, and that my just rights may be maintained. Your obdt Sev't, William [Peek?] Please direct answer to Wm. [Peek?], U.S.S. "Red Rover," Mifs Sgd., Mound City, Ill N.P. Peck William U.S.S. "Red Rover" Mound City, Jan'y 29/65 Wants assistance to obtain Bounty coming to 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/e7b4c5b69dabdf1c8272f4f2e80651ab.pdf 20e07c3f84f1e407d2a02bb192fc3aea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Quincy, Ill Feby. 6, 1865 Honl Richd Yates Dear Sir All the papers in relation to my son George were forwarded, months ago to Washington by Mrrs Greely & Prentiss. They hear nothing from them. You know my dependant situation and I will feel most grateful if you will visit the proper office and secure some action in the case. Your most Resf Joanna Winans <hr /> Mrs. Joanna Winans Quincy Feb 6 '65 Wrote Mrs W Aug 24th 1865 to know if the matter was accomplished as desired Write her whether this matter accomplished 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joanna Winans to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511844 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. Quincy, Ill Feby. 6, 1865 Honl Richd Yates Dear Sir All the papers in relation to my son George were forwarded, months ago to Washington by Mrrs Greely & Prentiss. They hear nothing from them. You know my dependant situation and I will feel most grateful if you will visit the proper office and secure some action in the case. Your most Resf Joanna Winans <hr /> Mrs. Joanna Winans Quincy Feb 6 '65 Wrote Mrs W Aug 24th 1865 to know if the matter was accomplished as desired Write her whether this matter accomplished 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/00dfdaffba444c37d0f84b9e76f768df.pdf 728b2a7fa78689cae0c6245fb8e73075 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lenore Mass Feb. 7, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, May I ask a favor of you? I am about to apply to the President for appointment to some European consulate. You will wonder at this - a minister turning office seeker! But my excuse is the need of change to a less confined, more outdoor life. It has occurred to me that some personal acquaintance with Old World manners & customs, some use of two of the continental tongues, some knowledge of law gained years ago & [latterly?] some special dipping into the matters of international law, together with a heart & head thoroughly loyal I believe & accordant with the policy & [illegible] of the administration, from the outset, would not unfit me from such a post as I mention. I [shall?] ask for nothing prominent or far; nor yet do I wish for a place with but <hr /> little work to do & little pay to match. Will you now aid me in my object by sending me a testimonial to be forwarded to Pres. Lincoln with my application, such as you can in good conscience give, & the case needs? Long as I was at Jacksonville, I never came in the way of his acquaintance. If you will remedy this luck, & in any way you please, commend my application to his consideration, you will do me a service for which I would be exceeding grateful. I hear that "desirable consulates are in great demand", & that the "sooner my application is made the more likely it is to be successful." May I beg a prompt reply on receipt of this if you should feel free to accede to my wishes? Very truly & sincerely yours, R.S. Kendall <hr /> Rev. R.S. Kendall Consulate 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. S. Kendall to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511845 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. Lenore Mass Feb. 7, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir, May I ask a favor of you? I am about to apply to the President for appointment to some European consulate. You will wonder at this - a minister turning office seeker! But my excuse is the need of change to a less confined, more outdoor life. It has occurred to me that some personal acquaintance with Old World manners & customs, some use of two of the continental tongues, some knowledge of law gained years ago & [latterly?] some special dipping into the matters of international law, together with a heart & head thoroughly loyal I believe & accordant with the policy & [illegible] of the administration, from the outset, would not unfit me from such a post as I mention. I [shall?] ask for nothing prominent or far; nor yet do I wish for a place with but <hr /> little work to do & little pay to match. Will you now aid me in my object by sending me a testimonial to be forwarded to Pres. Lincoln with my application, such as you can in good conscience give, & the case needs? Long as I was at Jacksonville, I never came in the way of his acquaintance. If you will remedy this luck, & in any way you please, commend my application to his consideration, you will do me a service for which I would be exceeding grateful. I hear that "desirable consulates are in great demand", & that the "sooner my application is made the more likely it is to be successful." May I beg a prompt reply on receipt of this if you should feel free to accede to my wishes? Very truly & sincerely yours, R.S. Kendall <hr /> Rev. R.S. Kendall Consulate 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/038f90ed523212abe414e7def27fedd2.pdf 4d2c58f2bb08690e8c084a42c180ad24 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Ills. Feb 8' 1865. Dear General. This will be presented by Lieut Frank E. Brownell of Regular Army. Familiar and esteemed by all Illinoisians as the "Avenger of Col Ellsworth" He is on duty at St Louis. If consistent we would be glad to see him assigned to duty on your staff or at Hd Qrs in St Louis. He has served in Staff Dept of the Army and while on duty here won the respect and esteem of our State officers and citizens. Please give his case consideration & oblige Your friends. Rich'd Yates John S. Loomis Maj Genl John Pope USA, Comdg Div of the Missouri St Louis 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates and John S. Loomis to John Pope Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511846 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 Ills. Feb 8' 1865. Dear General. This will be presented by Lieut Frank E. Brownell of Regular Army. Familiar and esteemed by all Illinoisians as the "Avenger of Col Ellsworth" He is on duty at St Louis. If consistent we would be glad to see him assigned to duty on your staff or at Hd Qrs in St Louis. He has served in Staff Dept of the Army and while on duty here won the respect and esteem of our State officers and citizens. Please give his case consideration & oblige Your friends. Rich'd Yates John S. Loomis Maj Genl John Pope USA, Comdg Div of the Missouri St Louis 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/3c55fa252a2b06d7bf0b5a1467ec300c.pdf c8654b2f3b28e6d54bcc50c632407aa7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With W. H. Pierce 2/26/65 Monmouth, Illinois Feb 8th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills Dear Sir The early position I took in the contest for U.S. Senator in your favor, against the Hardings - or some other cause unknown to me - has in a manner - I fear - alienated Gen. Harding's influence in my favor for a continuance in the Post Office as Mr. Lincoln's appointee in /61. A sort of a town meeting was recently held at the Court House in which "resolutions" were passed recommending "rotation" in office and an election is to be held upon the 11th to vote for a candidate to be recommended for the Office of P.M. It is said that Harding recommended this mode to dispose of me. Now if the Administration adopts this policy it of course "plays me out" at once - but on the other hand if it should not and Mr. Lincoln should not desire to disturb his appointees where they are giving general satisfaction to the public, I think there can be but little doubt of my being continued unless Gen. H. is supreme in his dictation. <hr /> I am asked to be continued by petition by nearly every business house in the city as well as the Pastors, Lawyers, Doctors &c which will doubtless aid me if this "rotating" policy is not adopted. My petition is also numerously signed by citizens not engaged the various kinds of business including several hundred. Now my, Dear Sir, I am anxious to know if you can render me any assistance, as against Harding's dictation. I had thought that inasmuch as we had been good personal friends for over twenty years, and having helped engineer his nomination and election, at a great expense of time and money - that he would be immovable for me first and last and all the time. I have written Judge Kellogg who is now in Washington, and sent him a duplicate copy of my petition. He will do what he can for me. I should be under lasting obligations to you, if you will see Mr. Lincoln and the Post Master Gen. upon the subject upon your arrival in Washington, and use your influence in my behalf. If Mr. Lincoln adopts the Jacksonian policy of continuing his appointees "during his term of service" - all will be right with me. - but on the other hand if each Member of Congress is allowed to <hr /> to "rotate" P.M., I shall have but little hope for although Gen. H. says he will not disturb me unless the vote for a new appointee is overwhelming - yes I confess I have my fears of his word in the matter. If it is not asking too much of you will you please advise me upon return Mail what you can do in the matter. Truly yours, W H Pierce <hr /> W.H. Pierce P. Office Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William H. Pierce to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511847 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 W. H. Pierce 2/26/65 Monmouth, Illinois Feb 8th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills Dear Sir The early position I took in the contest for U.S. Senator in your favor, against the Hardings - or some other cause unknown to me - has in a manner - I fear - alienated Gen. Harding's influence in my favor for a continuance in the Post Office as Mr. Lincoln's appointee in /61. A sort of a town meeting was recently held at the Court House in which "resolutions" were passed recommending "rotation" in office and an election is to be held upon the 11th to vote for a candidate to be recommended for the Office of P.M. It is said that Harding recommended this mode to dispose of me. Now if the Administration adopts this policy it of course "plays me out" at once - but on the other hand if it should not and Mr. Lincoln should not desire to disturb his appointees where they are giving general satisfaction to the public, I think there can be but little doubt of my being continued unless Gen. H. is supreme in his dictation. <hr /> I am asked to be continued by petition by nearly every business house in the city as well as the Pastors, Lawyers, Doctors &c which will doubtless aid me if this "rotating" policy is not adopted. My petition is also numerously signed by citizens not engaged the various kinds of business including several hundred. Now my, Dear Sir, I am anxious to know if you can render me any assistance, as against Harding's dictation. I had thought that inasmuch as we had been good personal friends for over twenty years, and having helped engineer his nomination and election, at a great expense of time and money - that he would be immovable for me first and last and all the time. I have written Judge Kellogg who is now in Washington, and sent him a duplicate copy of my petition. He will do what he can for me. I should be under lasting obligations to you, if you will see Mr. Lincoln and the Post Master Gen. upon the subject upon your arrival in Washington, and use your influence in my behalf. If Mr. Lincoln adopts the Jacksonian policy of continuing his appointees "during his term of service" - all will be right with me. - but on the other hand if each Member of Congress is allowed to <hr /> to "rotate" P.M., I shall have but little hope for although Gen. H. says he will not disturb me unless the vote for a new appointee is overwhelming - yes I confess I have my fears of his word in the matter. If it is not asking too much of you will you please advise me upon return Mail what you can do in the matter. Truly yours, W H Pierce <hr /> W.H. Pierce P. Office Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d9619bb8618a94189b3c80149937c498.pdf facfe0939f1cfe1d8a859c23a34cf08d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Military Prison Nashville Tennefsee Feb. 9th 1865 To His Excellency Governor Yates Most Excellent Sir I have made application to our Military State Agent at this post relative to my family drawing my pay during my penal servitude here, which will be until next April. a year this application has paid no attention. And have now only to approach a higer and nobler source. Which I hope to find in you. My family need my scanty wages. having no other source from which they may derive the means of support. My family lives in Marion Williamson County Ill - they are six in number. By giving this your attention you will receive their prayers and that of Your Most Obdt. Servt Samuel Hicks Co. H 9th Ill Vol Infr <hr /> Saml. Hicks Military Apply for [& ?] Answer Ansd Mch 1st 1865 Portia 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Samuel Hicks to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511848 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. Military Prison Nashville Tennefsee Feb. 9th 1865 To His Excellency Governor Yates Most Excellent Sir I have made application to our Military State Agent at this post relative to my family drawing my pay during my penal servitude here, which will be until next April. a year this application has paid no attention. And have now only to approach a higer and nobler source. Which I hope to find in you. My family need my scanty wages. having no other source from which they may derive the means of support. My family lives in Marion Williamson County Ill - they are six in number. By giving this your attention you will receive their prayers and that of Your Most Obdt. Servt Samuel Hicks Co. H 9th Ill Vol Infr <hr /> Saml. Hicks Military Apply for [& ?] Answer Ansd Mch 1st 1865 Portia 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/4ef2faa597c18d20ee19f0f8c36d9892.pdf 25de5ac16d51e62a87911aa480ee4434 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with J.E. Callaway letter 2/23/65 Head quarters 21st Ill. Vol. Inf'y. Huntsville Ala Feb'y 9th 1865. Hon Rich Yates, Dear Sir, Your kind letter of Dec'r 18th accompanying commissions for Major Jamison & myself came to hand in good time for which please receive my sincere thanks. Allow me, though at a late date to congratulate you on your late brilliant & most signal success. Politically I was much gratified but personally I rejoiced with "exceeding great joy" Certainly no one could feel a deeper & more sincere interest & pleasure in your triumph than I did & have ever done. In regards to the suggestions of your letter I had "taken time by the forelock" & had written earnest letters to Mr. Bromwell M.C. elect, to Senator Peters of Vermillion County Malden Jones, Mr Spink of Paris & other gentlemen including the Members from Piatt & [Moultrie?]. <hr /> I received a letter from Mr Bromwell in reply a few days since. He had been absent in Indiana Since Nov. 18th attending at the bedside of his Sick wife & was therefore unable to render you any direct assistance. On the death of his most excellent wife he wrote me informing me of his [irreparable?] loss & though overwhelmed with grief he expressed much pleas- ure & gratification at your election to the Senate & made merry over the utter [rout?] & [discomfiture?] of our enemies in Illinois. I deeply sympathize with our friend in his affliction as his wife was one of the most accom- plished and amiable ladies I have ever known and Mr Bromwell I have ever valued as one of the best & noblest of men. Governor, I am exceedingly anxious to have enough Vols or Drafted men assigned to the 21st Ills in order, if possible, to fill it to the maximum or at least to the minimum. The gallant old regiment now numbers only 214 aggregate & only 128 aggregate present for duty! 44 being on detached Service & the others are absent some woun- ded other on furlough &c. Now is this not <hr /> sufficient to dishearten & may I say demoralize any officer whatever his qualifications? When I was a Captain, nearly four years ago I commanded 100 men, now as Lieut Col I com- mand 128 & this after four years hard Service & much valuable experience. Do you not think there is more probability of my becoming extin- guished than distinguished? Can you assist me in any manner in having the reg't filled? The Shameful & foolish policy of raising new reg'ts from our State (while there are fifty -- old, gallant Veteran regiments that number little if any over two hundred men each) will I fear doom us to some sort of consollidation or final extinction. I can not look upon such policy with any degree of Charity. And again the 21st seems to be the object of total neglect. The 38th Ills. with- out their knowledge have had 200 men assigned to them. Also the 36th 41st 57th 59th & others have had large numbers of men assigned them, while the 21st has not been noticed -- entirely ignored. Major Jamison, then [Comg?] & I have both made written applications to the Sect'y of war to have men assigned us. I have also written a personal <hr /> communication to Lt Genl Grant. Will you be kind enough to see our noble old hero Gov. Oglesby & together see if anything can be done for us? I would also, most earnestly ask that you will if consistent with your views, speak a favorable word with the Governor in my behalf - For that I am upon any other than [good?] terms with the Gov. for our relations are most amicable & he has no better friend than myself living in the Prairie State or that wears a blue coat. As an evidence of this, I will say, that I wrote him a letter about a year ago, while he was at Washington asking him to become a Candidate & pledging him my support for the Gubernatorial Chair & I redeemed that pledge most faithfully while at home last spring. Gov. the "peace rumors" having ended in Smokes we will doubtless have to fight it out like men, & as the war now promises to continue perhaps for years. I believe I will try and scramble a notch or two higher. If I behave myself becomingly is it not practicable? There [are?] greater [dunces?] than I am, much higher. I would not ask for or accept a position that I feared I could not fill with credit to myself & justice to the Gov't. I have had a large experience & have some creditable & flattering recommendations. I would be most happy to hear from you at your liesure & convenience. Permit me to renew the appearances of my most profound respect & to remain Your most Obt Servant J E Callaway Lieut Col &c <hr /> Lt. Col. Jas E. Callaway 21st Regt. Ill. Vols. Huntsville Ala Feb 9 1865- Regiment reduced to 214 agte Earnest appeal for assignment of more men- Regts organized later than 21 have had men assigned - theirs overlooked or forgotten--Mentions his de- sire for promotion &c. - Congrat- ulatory over Election to U.S.S. &c Wrote Sec of War urgently request ing assignment of several hundred men-- Also to Gen Oglesby re- questing him to aid &c and [D?] Callaway of what action taken with his case generally March 11 '65 Wash D C Loomis Sec. 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 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. E. Callaway to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511849 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 J.E. Callaway letter 2/23/65 Head quarters 21st Ill. Vol. Inf'y. Huntsville Ala Feb'y 9th 1865. Hon Rich Yates, Dear Sir, Your kind letter of Dec'r 18th accompanying commissions for Major Jamison & myself came to hand in good time for which please receive my sincere thanks. Allow me, though at a late date to congratulate you on your late brilliant & most signal success. Politically I was much gratified but personally I rejoiced with "exceeding great joy" Certainly no one could feel a deeper & more sincere interest & pleasure in your triumph than I did & have ever done. In regards to the suggestions of your letter I had "taken time by the forelock" & had written earnest letters to Mr. Bromwell M.C. elect, to Senator Peters of Vermillion County Malden Jones, Mr Spink of Paris & other gentlemen including the Members from Piatt & [Moultrie?]. <hr /> I received a letter from Mr Bromwell in reply a few days since. He had been absent in Indiana Since Nov. 18th attending at the bedside of his Sick wife & was therefore unable to render you any direct assistance. On the death of his most excellent wife he wrote me informing me of his [irreparable?] loss & though overwhelmed with grief he expressed much pleas- ure & gratification at your election to the Senate & made merry over the utter [rout?] & [discomfiture?] of our enemies in Illinois. I deeply sympathize with our friend in his affliction as his wife was one of the most accom- plished and amiable ladies I have ever known and Mr Bromwell I have ever valued as one of the best & noblest of men. Governor, I am exceedingly anxious to have enough Vols or Drafted men assigned to the 21st Ills in order, if possible, to fill it to the maximum or at least to the minimum. The gallant old regiment now numbers only 214 aggregate & only 128 aggregate present for duty! 44 being on detached Service & the others are absent some woun- ded other on furlough &c. Now is this not <hr /> sufficient to dishearten & may I say demoralize any officer whatever his qualifications? When I was a Captain, nearly four years ago I commanded 100 men, now as Lieut Col I com- mand 128 & this after four years hard Service & much valuable experience. Do you not think there is more probability of my becoming extin- guished than distinguished? Can you assist me in any manner in having the reg't filled? The Shameful & foolish policy of raising new reg'ts from our State (while there are fifty -- old, gallant Veteran regiments that number little if any over two hundred men each) will I fear doom us to some sort of consollidation or final extinction. I can not look upon such policy with any degree of Charity. And again the 21st seems to be the object of total neglect. The 38th Ills. with- out their knowledge have had 200 men assigned to them. Also the 36th 41st 57th 59th & others have had large numbers of men assigned them, while the 21st has not been noticed -- entirely ignored. Major Jamison, then [Comg?] & I have both made written applications to the Sect'y of war to have men assigned us. I have also written a personal <hr /> communication to Lt Genl Grant. Will you be kind enough to see our noble old hero Gov. Oglesby & together see if anything can be done for us? I would also, most earnestly ask that you will if consistent with your views, speak a favorable word with the Governor in my behalf - For that I am upon any other than [good?] terms with the Gov. for our relations are most amicable & he has no better friend than myself living in the Prairie State or that wears a blue coat. As an evidence of this, I will say, that I wrote him a letter about a year ago, while he was at Washington asking him to become a Candidate & pledging him my support for the Gubernatorial Chair & I redeemed that pledge most faithfully while at home last spring. Gov. the "peace rumors" having ended in Smokes we will doubtless have to fight it out like men, & as the war now promises to continue perhaps for years. I believe I will try and scramble a notch or two higher. If I behave myself becomingly is it not practicable? There [are?] greater [dunces?] than I am, much higher. I would not ask for or accept a position that I feared I could not fill with credit to myself & justice to the Gov't. I have had a large experience & have some creditable & flattering recommendations. I would be most happy to hear from you at your liesure & convenience. Permit me to renew the appearances of my most profound respect & to remain Your most Obt Servant J E Callaway Lieut Col &c <hr /> Lt. Col. Jas E. Callaway 21st Regt. Ill. Vols. Huntsville Ala Feb 9 1865- Regiment reduced to 214 agte Earnest appeal for assignment of more men- Regts organized later than 21 have had men assigned - theirs overlooked or forgotten--Mentions his de- sire for promotion &c. - Congrat- ulatory over Election to U.S.S. &c Wrote Sec of War urgently request ing assignment of several hundred men-- Also to Gen Oglesby re- questing him to aid &c and [D?] Callaway of what action taken with his case generally March 11 '65 Wash D C Loomis Sec. 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/dd06fc6629cd438c7a5d6773bbd2421f.pdf e872d055c35f22fc9301c65ddd4c69ac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cairo Ills Feby 9th 1869 To His Excellency Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ills Governor Your letter of the 7th inst to Genl Paine has been received and in his absence, as the representative of Maj Genl Halleck, I have the honor to reply. Col Cavanaugh was ordered on the 7th inst with the whole force at Shawneetown Ills to proceed without delay to Genl Grants Head Quarters on the Tennessee River. I now, for the first time, learn that the Cavalry Regiment is unarmed. Will you, at once, send it Sabres and Carbines, or Sabres and Pistols, which I understand you have at Springfield. Your application for the leave of absence for Col Cavanaugh would have been cheerfully granted, but understanding the only object of his visit to Quincy Ills was to receive some artillery which is not <hr /> wanted to accompany his Regiment. I think it best, in view of the order he has received not to let him leave his command at present. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Most Obt Svt Geo. W. Cullum Brig Genl Vols U S A Chief of Staff & Engrs <hr /> Gen G. W Cullum Cairo Feby 7 As to leave for Col Cavanaugh and arms for his regt 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Cullum to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511850 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. Cairo Ills Feby 9th 1869 To His Excellency Gov Richard Yates Springfield Ills Governor Your letter of the 7th inst to Genl Paine has been received and in his absence, as the representative of Maj Genl Halleck, I have the honor to reply. Col Cavanaugh was ordered on the 7th inst with the whole force at Shawneetown Ills to proceed without delay to Genl Grants Head Quarters on the Tennessee River. I now, for the first time, learn that the Cavalry Regiment is unarmed. Will you, at once, send it Sabres and Carbines, or Sabres and Pistols, which I understand you have at Springfield. Your application for the leave of absence for Col Cavanaugh would have been cheerfully granted, but understanding the only object of his visit to Quincy Ills was to receive some artillery which is not <hr /> wanted to accompany his Regiment. I think it best, in view of the order he has received not to let him leave his command at present. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Most Obt Svt Geo. W. Cullum Brig Genl Vols U S A Chief of Staff & Engrs <hr /> Gen G. W Cullum Cairo Feby 7 As to leave for Col Cavanaugh and arms for his regt 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/ec6ee68453595493a529d09f56f999cc.pdf c129dcbc243c1ad80b3712086bc8164c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Logansport, Ind Feb 10th/65 To His Excellency R. Yates, Gov of Ill. Dear Sir, May I take the liberty of requesting your autograph? If I recieve it I will deem myself [illegible] favored and be as greatly obliged. Very Respectfully Mrs. S.C. Osborn <hr /> Mrs. S. C. Osborn Autograph Logansport Ind. Feby 10/65 Wants your autograph 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. C. Osborn to Richard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511851 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. Logansport, Ind Feb 10th/65 To His Excellency R. Yates, Gov of Ill. Dear Sir, May I take the liberty of requesting your autograph? If I recieve it I will deem myself [illegible] favored and be as greatly obliged. Very Respectfully Mrs. S.C. Osborn <hr /> Mrs. S. C. Osborn Autograph Logansport Ind. Feby 10/65 Wants your autograph 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/29f292c31d01daa315409758e5cd4cc0.pdf 1aab1d9bff7b6fa218f3f8883ed3f899 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. General Hospital Quincy, Ill. Feb 12, 1865. Sir: In reference to the case of John Mockler co "C" 17 N.Y. Vols. whom you ask me to transfer to a General Hospital in the State of New York, I beg leave to say that I have no au- thority to reccommend a transfer in this or any case except when ordered to do so by the Med. Director of the De- partment or other superior officer. I suggest therefore that you forward to him applications of this nature. Very respectfully, Your obdt srvt D.G. Brinton Surg. [illegible] [illegible] Hon. Richard Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Dr. Brinton military Apply & Ansd Appt & Ansd [Porter?] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. G. Brinton to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511852 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. General Hospital Quincy, Ill. Feb 12, 1865. Sir: In reference to the case of John Mockler co "C" 17 N.Y. Vols. whom you ask me to transfer to a General Hospital in the State of New York, I beg leave to say that I have no au- thority to reccommend a transfer in this or any case except when ordered to do so by the Med. Director of the De- partment or other superior officer. I suggest therefore that you forward to him applications of this nature. Very respectfully, Your obdt srvt D.G. Brinton Surg. [illegible] [illegible] Hon. Richard Yates Springfield Illinois <hr /> Dr. Brinton military Apply & Ansd Appt & Ansd [Porter?] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/612fd538ba0eb1b4bde122e195426be1.pdf 46663b3be6f13bab7aaa4c1792b12748 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vicksburg, Miss Feby 13th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield, Ills Dr Sir I would most respectfully request your kind office in favor of the promotion and appointment of Lt. John N. McMillan of my regiment. I would like to have him appointed an assistant Commissary of subsistence with the rank of Capt. - Lt. McMillan is a 1st Lt in my regiment, he is a good and worthy officer and an intelligent and honest man Has a good education fitting him for any position requiring intelligence in business. Lt. McMillan is a son of the late Rev Edward McMillan formerly of Nashville - is a nephew of Neal S. Brown former Gov of Tenn - McMillan has always been an ardent Union man - so was his Father - who died near Atlanta GA last summer there for 2 yrs past had been Chaplain of [52nd?] Ills Inftry Vols. Young McMillan was living temporarily in <hr /> Lima when the rebellion commenced, and came north and went into our army and has been a gallant soldier, he inlisted as a private soldier in my regiment, was made Sergt Major of my regiment, and after the Battle of Parkers Crossroads where we fought the rebels more than 5 to one and defeated them - he was promoted to his present rank for conspicuous gallantry in that fight - And now I should be very greatly gratified if he could be promoted to the position to which I take pleasure in recommending him - I do this also for the additional reason that the Lt has to such extent been injured in health that he is not now by any means able to stand the fatigues of the march in the capacity of an infantry line officer - Governor if you can do anything for the Lt I shall be in lasting obligations to you for so doing - Vice President Johnson knew McMillan's Father and will give you a very satisfactory account of him while he lived in Lima & Col John Logan can speak of his most excellent character while in his regiment. I have the hon to be Gov Very respectfully your obdt servt John I. Rinaker Col 122nd Ills Infty Vols 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John I. Rinaker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511853 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. Vicksburg, Miss Feby 13th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Springfield, Ills Dr Sir I would most respectfully request your kind office in favor of the promotion and appointment of Lt. John N. McMillan of my regiment. I would like to have him appointed an assistant Commissary of subsistence with the rank of Capt. - Lt. McMillan is a 1st Lt in my regiment, he is a good and worthy officer and an intelligent and honest man Has a good education fitting him for any position requiring intelligence in business. Lt. McMillan is a son of the late Rev Edward McMillan formerly of Nashville - is a nephew of Neal S. Brown former Gov of Tenn - McMillan has always been an ardent Union man - so was his Father - who died near Atlanta GA last summer there for 2 yrs past had been Chaplain of [52nd?] Ills Inftry Vols. Young McMillan was living temporarily in <hr /> Lima when the rebellion commenced, and came north and went into our army and has been a gallant soldier, he inlisted as a private soldier in my regiment, was made Sergt Major of my regiment, and after the Battle of Parkers Crossroads where we fought the rebels more than 5 to one and defeated them - he was promoted to his present rank for conspicuous gallantry in that fight - And now I should be very greatly gratified if he could be promoted to the position to which I take pleasure in recommending him - I do this also for the additional reason that the Lt has to such extent been injured in health that he is not now by any means able to stand the fatigues of the march in the capacity of an infantry line officer - Governor if you can do anything for the Lt I shall be in lasting obligations to you for so doing - Vice President Johnson knew McMillan's Father and will give you a very satisfactory account of him while he lived in Lima & Col John Logan can speak of his most excellent character while in his regiment. I have the hon to be Gov Very respectfully your obdt servt John I. Rinaker Col 122nd Ills Infty Vols 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/9cf5a5c5179fc39c262c4b57e27357d6.pdf c9345dc614613ec8cb82b447559bb5e9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Richard Yates letter 1/18/65 (with this letter also petition from friends recommending G. P. Smith 12/1/64; also endorsement from R. J. Oglesby 1/23/65. Jacksonville, Ill. Feb. 15th 1865 Hon R. Yates:- My Dear Sir.- Enclosed please find the recommendations refered to in our last interview. I am led to believe that the President has not yet approved the appointment made by the Secretary of the Treasury, of Collector of Customs for Port Townsend, W. T., or that the Senate has failed to confirm. Should this be the case, there may still be an opening in the Collectorship, and it might be secured for me. If not, I leave it with you to do the best for me you can. Chief Justice Chase, and Wm. H. Wallace, Delegate from Idaho, and Hon. E.C. Ingersall, will cheerfully cooperate with you. Be pleased to accept my kindest regards, and believe me most respectfully, &c G. P. Smith 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource G. P. Smith to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511854 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 Richard Yates letter 1/18/65 (with this letter also petition from friends recommending G. P. Smith 12/1/64; also endorsement from R. J. Oglesby 1/23/65. Jacksonville, Ill. Feb. 15th 1865 Hon R. Yates:- My Dear Sir.- Enclosed please find the recommendations refered to in our last interview. I am led to believe that the President has not yet approved the appointment made by the Secretary of the Treasury, of Collector of Customs for Port Townsend, W. T., or that the Senate has failed to confirm. Should this be the case, there may still be an opening in the Collectorship, and it might be secured for me. If not, I leave it with you to do the best for me you can. Chief Justice Chase, and Wm. H. Wallace, Delegate from Idaho, and Hon. E.C. Ingersall, will cheerfully cooperate with you. Be pleased to accept my kindest regards, and believe me most respectfully, &c G. P. Smith 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/1bec7bb9479693f19720b5d2c14affa5.pdf c9f45910720a4555e709baf9a56b7516 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Memphis Feby 16th 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir: I would call your attention to a rumor from the South, which is looked upon here as a fact -- that Mobile has been evacuated. If such is the case, a U.S. Marshal, & Treas Agents, will be appoi nted at once, either would suit me. I cannot [hear?] that our Legislature has done any thing for the Ills Soldiers in Hospital, and I look upon my agency here as supreflurous, from the fact, that I have neither money, or supplies, and I would like to be actively engaged If you have time to write a few lines, I shall be glad to hear from you. Very truly yours T. P. Robb <hr /> T. P. Robb Marshall or Treasury Agent at Mobile 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource T. P. Robb to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511855 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. Memphis Feby 16th 1865 Governor Yates Dear Sir: I would call your attention to a rumor from the South, which is looked upon here as a fact -- that Mobile has been evacuated. If such is the case, a U.S. Marshal, & Treas Agents, will be appoi nted at once, either would suit me. I cannot [hear?] that our Legislature has done any thing for the Ills Soldiers in Hospital, and I look upon my agency here as supreflurous, from the fact, that I have neither money, or supplies, and I would like to be actively engaged If you have time to write a few lines, I shall be glad to hear from you. Very truly yours T. P. Robb <hr /> T. P. Robb Marshall or Treasury Agent at Mobile 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/63a40f348c027e0c747ea0e5437ae83b.pdf 353706ebe14441508d4a444c5be145b6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg Ill Feby 16 1865 Dear Governor Enclosed please to find a letter which I have written addressed to Genl Meigs asking him to assign my broth- er as Deput QM at Chicago He stands high in the QM dept So high that Gen Allen Chief QM for the West at Louisville has recommended it to Gen Meigs & if Gen A could do as he wished he would be assigned at once. Gov Oglesby & Uncle Jesse have both made the reccom- mendation as has also Judge E. Trum- ball-You can rely upon it that he is all right. Gen Allen him- self wants it done-Will you do me the favor of signing the enclosed letter to Gen Meigs & of for warding it to him. Respectfully your friend Clark E Carr <hr /> Col. Clark E. Carr Galesburg Feb 16 '65 ansd Forward the letter to Meigs Feby [date?] 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark and Carr to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511856 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. Galesburg Ill Feby 16 1865 Dear Governor Enclosed please to find a letter which I have written addressed to Genl Meigs asking him to assign my broth- er as Deput QM at Chicago He stands high in the QM dept So high that Gen Allen Chief QM for the West at Louisville has recommended it to Gen Meigs & if Gen A could do as he wished he would be assigned at once. Gov Oglesby & Uncle Jesse have both made the reccom- mendation as has also Judge E. Trum- ball-You can rely upon it that he is all right. Gen Allen him- self wants it done-Will you do me the favor of signing the enclosed letter to Gen Meigs & of for warding it to him. Respectfully your friend Clark E Carr <hr /> Col. Clark E. Carr Galesburg Feb 16 '65 ansd Forward the letter to Meigs Feby [date?] 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/414532f8c9fb5c41915e112265dc51c5.pdf 30885b7bb1fca886093d8077882461fd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Feb the 18th 1865 Pleas sir send me a package of flower seeds of all variety If you pleas and oblige me Pleas direct to Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill <hr /> Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill Wants flower seeds. Porter - enter her name - I put opposite her name (Seeds) 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary E. Hubbs to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511857 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. Feb the 18th 1865 Pleas sir send me a package of flower seeds of all variety If you pleas and oblige me Pleas direct to Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill <hr /> Miss Mary E Hubbs New Hartford Pike Co Ill Wants flower seeds. Porter - enter her name - I put opposite her name (Seeds) 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/bce66308ddf3ea404921da419badf65d.pdf e267caf87134393e6a8e161736a02747 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Ill Feb 20. 1865 His Excellency A Lincoln, Dear Sir Mr James [Allison?] Jr. desires to be re-appoi nted Post-Master in this City. He has made a first-rate officer and I feel sure that a large majority of our citizens wish him continued in office Mr Allison is one of the most efficient and active of your personal friends, and also of the cause of the country. Very Respectfully Your friend W H. Hanna 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W. H. Hanna to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511858 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Ill Feb 20. 1865 His Excellency A Lincoln, Dear Sir Mr James [Allison?] Jr. desires to be re-appoi nted Post-Master in this City. He has made a first-rate officer and I feel sure that a large majority of our citizens wish him continued in office Mr Allison is one of the most efficient and active of your personal friends, and also of the cause of the country. Very Respectfully Your friend W H. Hanna 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/acf6b255d141f5e58f43a460e216a8ab.pdf aa430a932493ba8bbfa4e634502a29e0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Charles Anderson Letter 2/27/65 Columbus, Ohio, Feb.21st, 1865 So his Excellency, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States: The Undersigned, Members of the Senate and House of House of Representatives of the State Ohio, fearing that the claims of the West may be overlooked in the appointment of Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers "illegible", beg leave to present the Lietenant Governor of Ohio "illegible" Charles Anderson as genttleman, eminently fitted and peculiarly gratified to represent the United States,at one of the courts of Europe, and as One who by his dev-vices in the field, and labors in the stump, has earned some such recognition, at the hands of the Administration. Members of the Senate. Lewis B. Gunckel J.M. Couwell M K Mackenzie HS "illegible" "illegible" Stanton Members of the House. John " Gallogly J "illegible" Rolinson A DaKibbee "illgible, signature" <hr /> Members of the Senate S. H"illegible" J "illegible signature" F "illegible signature" James "illegible signature" M F Curtis. J C Jamison J F Wilson James Loudoro Jan R. Stanbery J.L. Pattaro A.P Howard E "illegible signature" Joseph "illegible" Devin M. P. H "illegible signature" A.G.Mcbrivney [uncertain] member of the house Peter Aclaruz [uncertain] L.L. Morehonac J.C. Thompson Oliver Keyses John John[uncertain] S. W Clarse Smith Lyon Members of the House. C.H. Babcocke R.D. Harrison C B Sockwood J.M. Randall S.R. Watson "illegible signature" O.D "illegible" ough A Everett "illegible signature" Joseph Bradbury Abr"illegible" Kellogg John M. Cochman W.D. Sindsley "illegible signature" E Gloven "illegible" "illegible signature" "illgible" White J H Sieg Janon P[uncertain] G. W. Cacey N H Hispon L H Long Coul[uncertain] Davenport <hr /> Pa[uncertain] Fallir [uncertain] Jas Scott Josiah Kirby Joseph Herrede [uncertain] Elijah Little Joseph Heyderz[uncertain] John Brinkerhoff "illegible" "illegible" Wood Henry Brachmanaun "illegible" H Fence WM Deford Esp"illegible" Bidwell P. P "illegible" Solomon [uncertain] Lind S.S. "illegible" William Stanton Robert Millers J Hasson "illegible" Edward Tiffany James Griffin [uncertain] Oclavuis Nat[uncertain] Job L. Stevenson P. Adlew <hr /> Dear Charles Anderson Lt Gov Ohio On the state of the Country congratulates you on your election to the U.S. Senate Encloses Recommendation to the Resident signed by the members of the Ohio Legislature, asking a "illegible" appointment for hire 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 20, Folder 03 (February 1-28, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lewis B. Gunckel and others to Abraham Lincoln Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-02-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511859 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 Charles Anderson Letter 2/27/65 Columbus, Ohio, Feb.21st, 1865 So his Excellency, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States: The Undersigned, Members of the Senate and House of House of Representatives of the State Ohio, fearing that the claims of the West may be overlooked in the appointment of Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers "illegible", beg leave to present the Lietenant Governor of Ohio "illegible" Charles Anderson as genttleman, eminently fitted and peculiarly gratified to represent the United States,at one of the courts of Europe, and as One who by his dev-vices in the field, and labors in the stump, has earned some such recognition, at the hands of the Administration. Members of the Senate. Lewis B. Gunckel J.M. Couwell M K Mackenzie HS "illegible" "illegible" Stanton Members of the House. John " Gallogly J "illegible" Rolinson A DaKibbee "illgible, signature" <hr /> Members of the Senate S. H"illegible" J "illegible signature" F "illegible signature" James "illegible signature" M F Curtis. J C Jamison J F Wilson James Loudoro Jan R. Stanbery J.L. Pattaro A.P Howard E "illegible signature" Joseph "illegible" Devin M. P. H "illegible signature" A.G.Mcbrivney [uncertain] member of the house Peter Aclaruz [uncertain] L.L. Morehonac J.C. Thompson Oliver Keyses John John[uncertain] S. W Clarse Smith Lyon Members of the House. C.H. Babcocke R.D. Harrison C B Sockwood J.M. Randall S.R. Watson "illegible signature" O.D "illegible" ough A Everett "illegible signature" Joseph Bradbury Abr"illegible" Kellogg John M. Cochman W.D. Sindsley "illegible signature" E Gloven "illegible" "illegible signature" "illgible" White J H Sieg Janon P[uncertain] G. W. Cacey N H Hispon L H Long Coul[uncertain] Davenport <hr /> Pa[uncertain] Fallir [uncertain] Jas Scott Josiah Kirby Joseph Herrede [uncertain] Elijah Little Joseph Heyderz[uncertain] John Brinkerhoff "illegible" "illegible" Wood Henry Brachmanaun "illegible" H Fence WM Deford Esp"illegible" Bidwell P. P "illegible" Solomon [uncertain] Lind S.S. "illegible" William Stanton Robert Millers J Hasson "illegible" Edward Tiffany James Griffin [uncertain] Oclavuis Nat[uncertain] Job L. Stevenson P. Adlew <hr /> Dear Charles Anderson Lt Gov Ohio On the state of the Country congratulates you on your election to the U.S. Senate Encloses Recommendation to the Resident signed by the members of the Ohio Legislature, asking a "illegible" appointment for hire 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