1 25 43 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e68007dcb78dee8bd436d6c590fda809.pdf c87ebda85c5a3446ea08d7f9a1231c6b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ills. May 31, 1865 Richard Yates To Samuel Cobbs To Painting + Repairing Carraige $76.00 Recd Payment Samuel Cobb <hr /> Samuel Cobb Painting Carriage Rect May 31, '65 $ 76.00 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 Richard Yates to Samuel Cobb Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511971 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. Jacksonville Ills. May 31, 1865 Richard Yates To Samuel Cobbs To Painting + Repairing Carraige $76.00 Recd Payment Samuel Cobb <hr /> Samuel Cobb Painting Carriage Rect May 31, '65 $ 76.00 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/25d4204b65f58f7d40591c2ac03fe456.pdf 85a9d6842dc2f2623c6dc929e634ef8b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville Ill. May 30, 1865 Hon R. Yates Dear Sir; My son Kossuth has been led by promises from both of us to expect an appointment as cadet to West Point. I would like to know what degree of certainty or probability may properly belong to this expectation and when it may be realized. He is 16, has served as a soldier in the ranks against Forrest and Price. An answer to this on receipt will <hr /> much oblige. Yours truly N. Niles I would like to know as soon as possible when the appointment may be looked for if at all. I will put the boy to a trade if there be any uncertainty about his getting a Cadetship. I am am unable to educate him for a profession. My condition pecuniarily is about that of an honest rebel of four years standing. Yours Truly N. Niles <hr /> Col. N. Niles June 19, 1865 Ansd. Lincoln could not Would write Wells for cadet in N. Academy if he desired 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 N. Niles to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511970 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. Belleville Ill. May 30, 1865 Hon R. Yates Dear Sir; My son Kossuth has been led by promises from both of us to expect an appointment as cadet to West Point. I would like to know what degree of certainty or probability may properly belong to this expectation and when it may be realized. He is 16, has served as a soldier in the ranks against Forrest and Price. An answer to this on receipt will <hr /> much oblige. Yours truly N. Niles I would like to know as soon as possible when the appointment may be looked for if at all. I will put the boy to a trade if there be any uncertainty about his getting a Cadetship. I am am unable to educate him for a profession. My condition pecuniarily is about that of an honest rebel of four years standing. Yours Truly N. Niles <hr /> Col. N. Niles June 19, 1865 Ansd. Lincoln could not Would write Wells for cadet in N. Academy if he desired 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/de352c8885b4f41334a2389eb88acd74.pdf d5068105b7a20aac0c277d493e3c9489 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 29th May 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir I did myself this honor a few days ago - at that time I intended to defer sending to you the petition mentioned in that communication until I could obtain the signatures of The Chairman of Republican committees in other parts of the district but having seen a notice of vacancy at Munich occasioned by the death of Mr. Webster and learning too from Mr. Martin that you were willing to act in my behalf without my being further en ---- dorsed I take the liberty to enclose it with the names only of the leading Republicans of this place I Remain Truly & Respectfully Your Obedt Servt James Henderson ---- James Henderson Monmouth Ills Enclosing Petition for appointment to a Foreign Consulship ---- [Enclosed (illegible) Henderson letter 5/29/65] To His Excellency. Andrew Johnson President of the United States We the undersigned beg leave to present to your Excellency the name of James Henderson Esq. Atty at Law of Monmouth in the Fourth Congrefsional District of Illinois as a gentleman worthy of a position from an administration which he has ever exerted his talents and energies to sustain; ever since the Organization of the Republican party he has been an active supporter of its principles; and has not until now been an applicant for any position. Mr. Henderson is eminently fitted to fill the post of Consul - pofsefsing a Legal education added to a practical knowledge of Languages acquired during a residence of more than four years in France An office that would afford him a remuneration would be gratefully accepted and would meet with the cordial approval of the friends of the administration in this District. W D Henderson Assessor 4th Dist Ill N A Rankin Chairman [Union?] (Warren County) Committee ---- Draper Babcock Treasurer of Warren County B. A. Cox Supt Public Schools Warren Co David Turnbull Sheriff Of. W. C T M Luster Clerk Circuit Court Warren Co Ill W. J. Thomson. Clk County Court. W. Co Jona M. Turnbull Post Master Monmouth Ills James [Strain ?] Rep: Senator 14th District Illinois James H. Martin Rep. from Warren Co. 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 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511969 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 29th May 1865 Hon Richd Yates Dear Sir I did myself this honor a few days ago - at that time I intended to defer sending to you the petition mentioned in that communication until I could obtain the signatures of The Chairman of Republican committees in other parts of the district but having seen a notice of vacancy at Munich occasioned by the death of Mr. Webster and learning too from Mr. Martin that you were willing to act in my behalf without my being further en ---- dorsed I take the liberty to enclose it with the names only of the leading Republicans of this place I Remain Truly & Respectfully Your Obedt Servt James Henderson ---- James Henderson Monmouth Ills Enclosing Petition for appointment to a Foreign Consulship ---- [Enclosed (illegible) Henderson letter 5/29/65] To His Excellency. Andrew Johnson President of the United States We the undersigned beg leave to present to your Excellency the name of James Henderson Esq. Atty at Law of Monmouth in the Fourth Congrefsional District of Illinois as a gentleman worthy of a position from an administration which he has ever exerted his talents and energies to sustain; ever since the Organization of the Republican party he has been an active supporter of its principles; and has not until now been an applicant for any position. Mr. Henderson is eminently fitted to fill the post of Consul - pofsefsing a Legal education added to a practical knowledge of Languages acquired during a residence of more than four years in France An office that would afford him a remuneration would be gratefully accepted and would meet with the cordial approval of the friends of the administration in this District. W D Henderson Assessor 4th Dist Ill N A Rankin Chairman [Union?] (Warren County) Committee ---- Draper Babcock Treasurer of Warren County B. A. Cox Supt Public Schools Warren Co David Turnbull Sheriff Of. W. C T M Luster Clerk Circuit Court Warren Co Ill W. J. Thomson. Clk County Court. W. Co Jona M. Turnbull Post Master Monmouth Ills James [Strain ?] Rep: Senator 14th District Illinois James H. Martin Rep. from Warren Co. 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/bbd6078cb4e918d342e4ddff74f75cb0.pdf 3642c956c0dace688809ddf7f28220ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Mo May 29" 1865 Hon. Richd Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonville Ills My dear friend: For three years I have devoted myself unremittingly to the duties of my office and determined to think of nothing else till the rebellion was crushed. The war is now over; and my long cherished desire of going to Europe comes up and urges me to make this application. As I read the French and Speak the German Language, some place in one of those countries would be desirable. Perhaps Munich recently vacated by death of Webster. In London I have some wealthy and influential relatives which would make that no unpleasant place. In conversation with some of my fellow officers, my desire on this subject was incidentally mentioned. They at once drew up and signed the papers which I send in company with this letter. I hope my dear Gov. you will not think that is this my ambition "to the overleap itself" but that you will find it agreeable with your duty to others and your high sense of justice to Illinois to ask nay even to urge this petition. But, if this fail, after due trial, then I would like to be continued in the [Pay?] Department by appointment into the Regular Army till I can see my accounts all settled. Hoping that the first petition may not fail and trusting your fidelity as my friend in the case I remain most respectfully your obedient and humble Servt Wm S. Pope [pay major?] The Tenth Ward Awake. The turnout and enthusiasm at Sturgeon Market Saturday night in favor of the New Constitution was in marked contract with the soullers affair at the Court House. On motion of Charles W. Irwin, [Plnlip] F. Shirmer was called on to preside and Frank White was chosen Secretary. The fallacies and objections brought to bear against the New Constitution were eloquently discussed by the Hon. C. D. Drake, Rev. Dr. Cox, Gen. Pile, Major Pope and Dr. Conzelman. The people are convinced that the New Constitution is demanded by the times, and it is clear that the Tenth Ward will roll up a heavy majority in its favor. Pious perjury will stand no chance in that ward. P.S. Any number of names could be readily attained to the paper handed me. Say they who have signed but they deemed needless to multiply names as they have a representative from all the stores in the dept. MjPope June 19th 1865 gave strong letter for f. apt Maj W. S. Pope 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 S. Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511968 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St. Louis Mo May 29" 1865 Hon. Richd Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonville Ills My dear friend: For three years I have devoted myself unremittingly to the duties of my office and determined to think of nothing else till the rebellion was crushed. The war is now over; and my long cherished desire of going to Europe comes up and urges me to make this application. As I read the French and Speak the German Language, some place in one of those countries would be desirable. Perhaps Munich recently vacated by death of Webster. In London I have some wealthy and influential relatives which would make that no unpleasant place. In conversation with some of my fellow officers, my desire on this subject was incidentally mentioned. They at once drew up and signed the papers which I send in company with this letter. I hope my dear Gov. you will not think that is this my ambition "to the overleap itself" but that you will find it agreeable with your duty to others and your high sense of justice to Illinois to ask nay even to urge this petition. But, if this fail, after due trial, then I would like to be continued in the [Pay?] Department by appointment into the Regular Army till I can see my accounts all settled. Hoping that the first petition may not fail and trusting your fidelity as my friend in the case I remain most respectfully your obedient and humble Servt Wm S. Pope [pay major?] The Tenth Ward Awake. The turnout and enthusiasm at Sturgeon Market Saturday night in favor of the New Constitution was in marked contract with the soullers affair at the Court House. On motion of Charles W. Irwin, [Plnlip] F. Shirmer was called on to preside and Frank White was chosen Secretary. The fallacies and objections brought to bear against the New Constitution were eloquently discussed by the Hon. C. D. Drake, Rev. Dr. Cox, Gen. Pile, Major Pope and Dr. Conzelman. The people are convinced that the New Constitution is demanded by the times, and it is clear that the Tenth Ward will roll up a heavy majority in its favor. Pious perjury will stand no chance in that ward. P.S. Any number of names could be readily attained to the paper handed me. Say they who have signed but they deemed needless to multiply names as they have a representative from all the stores in the dept. MjPope June 19th 1865 gave strong letter for f. apt Maj W. S. Pope 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/deec519ad0fbd9c37f6ec13939ee81f3.pdf 970886531f0cb3c72a1e556baeb424b7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Court of Claims Solicitor's Office, Washington, D. C. May 29th, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills My Dear Friend Herewith I enclose you two letters of introduction written to you for Mr Randall, which he [never ?] presented to you. Mr Randall is now an applicant for the office of Commissioner of Taxes for the State of Florida, under the "direct Tax Law." I hope you will send to Mr Randall a letter of recommendation such as he really merits. I have known Mr. Randall, for sometime past, and fully concur in all Judge Miller & Col Synch say of him If you will lend him your kindly assistance in this matter you will render valuable service to a very worthy young man. Mr R. is at present a clerk in the 1st Auditors Office Treasury Dept. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain Very truly your friend, John I. Weed John I. Weed sent [illegible] requestn letter July 18, 1865 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 06 (May 1-31, 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. Weed to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511967 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. United States Court of Claims Solicitor's Office, Washington, D. C. May 29th, 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills My Dear Friend Herewith I enclose you two letters of introduction written to you for Mr Randall, which he [never ?] presented to you. Mr Randall is now an applicant for the office of Commissioner of Taxes for the State of Florida, under the "direct Tax Law." I hope you will send to Mr Randall a letter of recommendation such as he really merits. I have known Mr. Randall, for sometime past, and fully concur in all Judge Miller & Col Synch say of him If you will lend him your kindly assistance in this matter you will render valuable service to a very worthy young man. Mr R. is at present a clerk in the 1st Auditors Office Treasury Dept. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain Very truly your friend, John I. Weed John I. Weed sent [illegible] requestn letter July 18, 1865 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/3aaeba6b3866b7a3cbeedbcd1760cb15.pdf 5b63ae1d9f97832e0ea071bed7f7409e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Augustine Knox Co. Ill. May the 29 [? 65] Dear Governor, Allow me to address you thus, for it seems most natural to think of you as the Governor and the man to whom I owe so much. Your reward is greater than my gratitude. "In as much as you have done it unto the least of these my deciples, ye have done it unto me" says Christ. In accordance with your kind request I send you my address. Yours affectionately T. M. Triplett Address St Augustine Knox Co. Ill ---- T M Tripplett St Augustine Knox Co Sends address 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 06 (May 1-31, 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. M. Triplett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-29 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511966 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Augustine Knox Co. Ill. May the 29 [? 65] Dear Governor, Allow me to address you thus, for it seems most natural to think of you as the Governor and the man to whom I owe so much. Your reward is greater than my gratitude. "In as much as you have done it unto the least of these my deciples, ye have done it unto me" says Christ. In accordance with your kind request I send you my address. Yours affectionately T. M. Triplett Address St Augustine Knox Co. Ill ---- T M Tripplett St Augustine Knox Co Sends address 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/bbb7ea04e6131c86bc6a71166213d23a.pdf eb04b8a2370da8286b6551ebe2ae2a7a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with James Henderson letter 5/26/65 with James Strain letter 5/20/65 with C. A. Savage " 5/18/65 Aledo 27th May 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I learn that it is the purpose of the Republicans of this Congressional District as a testimony of their appreciation of his services in support of the principles for which we have labored, to present through you, to the President for the position of Consul the name of James Henderson Esq of Monmouth. From a long and intimate acquaintance with him - from a knowledge of his standing with the friends of the administration and having full confidence in his integrity and ability I do not hesitate to recommend him as a gentleman eminently fitted for the position. His appointment will meet with the approbation of your friends in this District. Yours Respectfully E Gilmore <hr /> E Gilmore Aledo Mercer Co. To Gov Yates Recommending James Henderson of Monmouth to be appointed Consul in Consideration of his distinguished services and fidelity to the party and the Country 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 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. Gilmore to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511965 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with James Henderson letter 5/26/65 with James Strain letter 5/20/65 with C. A. Savage " 5/18/65 Aledo 27th May 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I learn that it is the purpose of the Republicans of this Congressional District as a testimony of their appreciation of his services in support of the principles for which we have labored, to present through you, to the President for the position of Consul the name of James Henderson Esq of Monmouth. From a long and intimate acquaintance with him - from a knowledge of his standing with the friends of the administration and having full confidence in his integrity and ability I do not hesitate to recommend him as a gentleman eminently fitted for the position. His appointment will meet with the approbation of your friends in this District. Yours Respectfully E Gilmore <hr /> E Gilmore Aledo Mercer Co. To Gov Yates Recommending James Henderson of Monmouth to be appointed Consul in Consideration of his distinguished services and fidelity to the party and the Country 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/94a72ef300e30c97371627843f9b3fda.pdf b286c614d1d76de5e97bf24e17ecd854 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511964 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. 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/b533b5925bc5197f2d09586e4f8df37a.pdf bfb998ce02a14c14217981056b6f1abc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. PAY DEPARTMENT, U.S.A. POST OF NEW ALBANY, IND. May 27 1865 Hon Richard Yates Senator from Illinois. Dear Sir; -- I am truly much obliged to you for your efforts in my behalf; your kindness will be remembered by me and by my friends. I rejoice that you have received such a gratifying testimonial from your honor friends: in feeling I fully participate in the sentiments expressed and wish I could have been present. Before such offerings as these, fragrant with the incense of the heart devotion of old and tried friends, even public honors pale and loose their lustro. It may be that there are no vacancies just now in the Regular Army: if ---- not a promotion to Brevet Lt. Col, which has been made in several cases in our department would affect the same thing, and I think would be better. This is practicable I know. Anything you may do Governor, will be most gratefully remembered by me and also appreciated by my family. Respectfully Yours Geo. Phelps ---- Geo. Phelps --- Sent letter to Lt Anton in his behalf -- 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 George Phelps to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511963 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. PAY DEPARTMENT, U.S.A. POST OF NEW ALBANY, IND. May 27 1865 Hon Richard Yates Senator from Illinois. Dear Sir; -- I am truly much obliged to you for your efforts in my behalf; your kindness will be remembered by me and by my friends. I rejoice that you have received such a gratifying testimonial from your honor friends: in feeling I fully participate in the sentiments expressed and wish I could have been present. Before such offerings as these, fragrant with the incense of the heart devotion of old and tried friends, even public honors pale and loose their lustro. It may be that there are no vacancies just now in the Regular Army: if ---- not a promotion to Brevet Lt. Col, which has been made in several cases in our department would affect the same thing, and I think would be better. This is practicable I know. Anything you may do Governor, will be most gratefully remembered by me and also appreciated by my family. Respectfully Yours Geo. Phelps ---- Geo. Phelps --- Sent letter to Lt Anton in his behalf -- 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/b0582240242e8825bc831530135bf92b.pdf 7d1eb827522eba0234f604c52ccf5c53 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Meridian Miss. May 27th 1865. Richard Yates Esq Dear Sir Your kind favor of the 5th inst came duly to hand on the 25th. I was agreeably surprised to find a likeness of yourself enclosed I am truly thankful for the gift and shall esteem it together with your autograph a treasure I will send with this a photograph likeness of myself also a few notes of the now "defunct Confederacy" as the latter to you may be objects of interest You asked me to let you know if I thought you could serve me in any way Believing you have especially taken an interest in my welfare I will frankly state to you my condition and desires You have been very kind to me and I, <pre> ____ </pre> do not know as I should permit myself to ask more than you have already granted me My father is what is denominated a "small farmer" he was too poor well to give m more than a common school education I managed to master the common branches sufficiently to take charge of a district school which I did with success Believing duty to parents required it I remained at home until twenty one years of age when I set to work to accumulate money with a determination of procuring for myself an education In a few months thereafter the war broke out I did not immediately rush into the ranks but waited until the Bulls Run disaster when believing our government was in danger and needed my help I cheerfully took up my musket and gave up in part my long cherished plans <pre> ____ </pre> I have been ambitious and as I presume you are aware have worked for positions not alone for self but because I believed I was capable of doing more and better service for my country were I to have a position of trust I had no friends of influence in the army to extend me any aid and I had not the faculty to gain friends as some have for I went forth with a determination to do right whether it was in consonance with the feelings of my superiors in rank or not That I have been an obedient and dutiful soldier I think none will deny I have I believe done my duty I am still ambitious and still determined to "make my mark" God permitting Were it not too much to ask of you I would be truly grateful could you procure me a situation of some trust that I might hold for <pre> ____ </pre> <pre>two or three years or long enough to procure funds sufficient to permit me to obtain an education Forgive me if I ask too much of you I would not ask it but I fear if I have no aid in procuring me a situation where I can earn necessary funds my circumstances are such that necessity will compel me to forego the education I so much need It is my sincere desire to become intelligent great and good I hope you will pardon me for extending my letter to so great length If you deem any portion of my letter suitable to appear in print you are at liberty to have it published this sheet of course I would not have the public eye to see Chas Austin. </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles Austin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511962 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. Meridian Miss. May 27th 1865. Richard Yates Esq Dear Sir Your kind favor of the 5th inst came duly to hand on the 25th. I was agreeably surprised to find a likeness of yourself enclosed I am truly thankful for the gift and shall esteem it together with your autograph a treasure I will send with this a photograph likeness of myself also a few notes of the now "defunct Confederacy" as the latter to you may be objects of interest You asked me to let you know if I thought you could serve me in any way Believing you have especially taken an interest in my welfare I will frankly state to you my condition and desires You have been very kind to me and I, <pre> ____ </pre> do not know as I should permit myself to ask more than you have already granted me My father is what is denominated a "small farmer" he was too poor well to give m more than a common school education I managed to master the common branches sufficiently to take charge of a district school which I did with success Believing duty to parents required it I remained at home until twenty one years of age when I set to work to accumulate money with a determination of procuring for myself an education In a few months thereafter the war broke out I did not immediately rush into the ranks but waited until the Bulls Run disaster when believing our government was in danger and needed my help I cheerfully took up my musket and gave up in part my long cherished plans <pre> ____ </pre> I have been ambitious and as I presume you are aware have worked for positions not alone for self but because I believed I was capable of doing more and better service for my country were I to have a position of trust I had no friends of influence in the army to extend me any aid and I had not the faculty to gain friends as some have for I went forth with a determination to do right whether it was in consonance with the feelings of my superiors in rank or not That I have been an obedient and dutiful soldier I think none will deny I have I believe done my duty I am still ambitious and still determined to "make my mark" God permitting Were it not too much to ask of you I would be truly grateful could you procure me a situation of some trust that I might hold for <pre> ____ </pre> <pre>two or three years or long enough to procure funds sufficient to permit me to obtain an education Forgive me if I ask too much of you I would not ask it but I fear if I have no aid in procuring me a situation where I can earn necessary funds my circumstances are such that necessity will compel me to forego the education I so much need It is my sincere desire to become intelligent great and good I hope you will pardon me for extending my letter to so great length If you deem any portion of my letter suitable to appear in print you are at liberty to have it published this sheet of course I would not have the public eye to see Chas Austin. </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/515fd0b815e9044e575d484050060395.pdf a837913b0d61d6e7c5684c0746276ec7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Louisville Ky May 27th 1865 Dr Govenor I have reluctantly concluded to again call on you for a favour to wit From present indications orders will soon be issued to muster out of service a large portion of the Pay Dept. I dont know what if any particular rule until adopted (perhaps none) Inasmuch as I have been in the business the past two & a half years and flatter myself that I am somewhat posted in my duties. I would be glad to remain in the service for the present, for the following reasons. My business at home is of cource broken up and it is considered rather an unfavourable time to commence anew, and for the additional reason, that the final accounting officer at Washington (owing to the great amount of business conducted in his office) is far behind in settling <hr /> up with disbursing officers and will necesisarily be for some considerable time to come owing to the fact that maney have resigned & maney others will be mustered out. It of cource would be desirable to me to remain in the service till I could settle up my accounts promptly at Washington as it will require the attention of disbursing officers more or less till their accounts are finally settle up. I feel confident that an intimation from you to the Hon Sec of War that he would retain me in the service as long as additionell PMs are required of cource he can regulate & designate those that are to be retained and think he would not hesitate to accomodate your wishes in the matter. I presume orders will soon be issued designating those to be mustered out. With high regard I am truly yours etc Chas Newcomer <hr /> Maj. Chas Newcomer Louisville May 27. 65 Wants to be retained as Pay Master in service in event of Pay Mrs being mustered out soon wrote to Sec Stanton Aug 25 urging Maj [illegible] also to Major at Louisville Ky strong & urgent letter wants letter to Sec of War for his selection & write New comisc I have again written on the subject & tell him to cont. me whether there is any thing else I can do for 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 Charles Newcomer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511961 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. Louisville Ky May 27th 1865 Dr Govenor I have reluctantly concluded to again call on you for a favour to wit From present indications orders will soon be issued to muster out of service a large portion of the Pay Dept. I dont know what if any particular rule until adopted (perhaps none) Inasmuch as I have been in the business the past two & a half years and flatter myself that I am somewhat posted in my duties. I would be glad to remain in the service for the present, for the following reasons. My business at home is of cource broken up and it is considered rather an unfavourable time to commence anew, and for the additional reason, that the final accounting officer at Washington (owing to the great amount of business conducted in his office) is far behind in settling <hr /> up with disbursing officers and will necesisarily be for some considerable time to come owing to the fact that maney have resigned & maney others will be mustered out. It of cource would be desirable to me to remain in the service till I could settle up my accounts promptly at Washington as it will require the attention of disbursing officers more or less till their accounts are finally settle up. I feel confident that an intimation from you to the Hon Sec of War that he would retain me in the service as long as additionell PMs are required of cource he can regulate & designate those that are to be retained and think he would not hesitate to accomodate your wishes in the matter. I presume orders will soon be issued designating those to be mustered out. With high regard I am truly yours etc Chas Newcomer <hr /> Maj. Chas Newcomer Louisville May 27. 65 Wants to be retained as Pay Master in service in event of Pay Mrs being mustered out soon wrote to Sec Stanton Aug 25 urging Maj [illegible] also to Major at Louisville Ky strong & urgent letter wants letter to Sec of War for his selection & write New comisc I have again written on the subject & tell him to cont. me whether there is any thing else I can do for 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/f6a8c1a08350baac7d2dfd8be0917765.pdf 36de4dd18f1dd698e04430b874693fdf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington May 26th 1865 My Dear Sir The friends of Mr Field the apistant Secy of the Treasury have presented his name to the President for an appointment to Europe: and if you can give me a letter to the President writing in that matter, you will do me a great personal favor. Field is a gentleman in every sense of the word: a fine linguist a ripe scholar has traveled much in Europe is well acquainted with many of the leading men there and with their diplomacy and will no doubt render good service there. ever truly yours, John Wilson Hon R Yates Jacksonville Illinois sent letter June 4, 1865 John Wilson Washington DC Senator Yates request a letter to President recommending Field [asst] Secy of the Treasury for our appointment to Europe. Letter sent June 4, 1865 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 Wilson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511960 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington May 26th 1865 My Dear Sir The friends of Mr Field the apistant Secy of the Treasury have presented his name to the President for an appointment to Europe: and if you can give me a letter to the President writing in that matter, you will do me a great personal favor. Field is a gentleman in every sense of the word: a fine linguist a ripe scholar has traveled much in Europe is well acquainted with many of the leading men there and with their diplomacy and will no doubt render good service there. ever truly yours, John Wilson Hon R Yates Jacksonville Illinois sent letter June 4, 1865 John Wilson Washington DC Senator Yates request a letter to President recommending Field [asst] Secy of the Treasury for our appointment to Europe. Letter sent June 4, 1865 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/82b1b686b23486e6613f9b67e5b4b100.pdf c93e2f446cfe8a3230b474d787aad205 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with G. H. Waters letter 5/27/65 Camp 1st Division 4th Army Corps Near Nashville Tenn May 26th 1865 To the Adjutant General U.S.A. The undersigned officers of the 1st Division 4th Army Corps understanding that Lieut Joseph G. Waters with Ill. Vol. Infty has been recommended for a position in the Regular Army, beg leave to add our testimony to his ability and gallantry. He enlisted as a private soldier and served as such until after the battle of "Stone River" where he was severely wounded. he was promoted to his present position in March 1863. and has been in every engagement that has taken place in the Department of the Cumberland since. Was again wounded at Franklin Nov 30th 1864. Since Aug 1864 he has served on the Staff of Brevet Major General Kimball. We recommend him to the favor of the General Government. Wm [ineligible] Brig. Gen Col J E Calloway St Col 21st Ill Martin B Miller St Col 84th Ind W J Hitchcock Maj 90th O.V.D. J M Kirby Col 101st Ohio Cmdg 1st Brigade AJ H Moore Col 115th Ills Comd 2nd Brig Geo H Northrup St. Col 23rd Ky Thos E Rose Col 77th Peoria Vols Jno D Nash Maj 21st Ky C H Wood Col 51st Ohio Vols Geo A Polich Lt Col 115th Ills J C Smith Bvt Col 96th Ills J R Hallowell Lt Col 31st Ind Jno E Bennett Bvt Brig Gen [ovd?] B B McDonald Lt Col 101st Ohio J H Humphrey Lt Col 45th Ovd W P Sassele Lt Col 9th Ind Vol J T Jennings Majr 45th Ohio Vol Ed D Mason A.A.G.U.S.[A?] Lieut Waters has for the past year served on my staff as A.D.C. I know him intimately and can in addition to what has been said above, say, that he is a young gentleman of rare ability and of superior talent, possessing every requisite needed to make the true solider and gentleman and worthy any position. Talent, morals, and gallantry seem to be centered in him. He deserved the favor of the government and I take pleasure in recommending him for position in the Regular Army. Nathan Kimball Bvt Maj Gen W S Vols Comdg 1st Div 4th [ineligible] official copy capt and asst adjt gen USA 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 Nathan Kimball to Adjutant General Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511959 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 G. H. Waters letter 5/27/65 Camp 1st Division 4th Army Corps Near Nashville Tenn May 26th 1865 To the Adjutant General U.S.A. The undersigned officers of the 1st Division 4th Army Corps understanding that Lieut Joseph G. Waters with Ill. Vol. Infty has been recommended for a position in the Regular Army, beg leave to add our testimony to his ability and gallantry. He enlisted as a private soldier and served as such until after the battle of "Stone River" where he was severely wounded. he was promoted to his present position in March 1863. and has been in every engagement that has taken place in the Department of the Cumberland since. Was again wounded at Franklin Nov 30th 1864. Since Aug 1864 he has served on the Staff of Brevet Major General Kimball. We recommend him to the favor of the General Government. Wm [ineligible] Brig. Gen Col J E Calloway St Col 21st Ill Martin B Miller St Col 84th Ind W J Hitchcock Maj 90th O.V.D. J M Kirby Col 101st Ohio Cmdg 1st Brigade AJ H Moore Col 115th Ills Comd 2nd Brig Geo H Northrup St. Col 23rd Ky Thos E Rose Col 77th Peoria Vols Jno D Nash Maj 21st Ky C H Wood Col 51st Ohio Vols Geo A Polich Lt Col 115th Ills J C Smith Bvt Col 96th Ills J R Hallowell Lt Col 31st Ind Jno E Bennett Bvt Brig Gen [ovd?] B B McDonald Lt Col 101st Ohio J H Humphrey Lt Col 45th Ovd W P Sassele Lt Col 9th Ind Vol J T Jennings Majr 45th Ohio Vol Ed D Mason A.A.G.U.S.[A?] Lieut Waters has for the past year served on my staff as A.D.C. I know him intimately and can in addition to what has been said above, say, that he is a young gentleman of rare ability and of superior talent, possessing every requisite needed to make the true solider and gentleman and worthy any position. Talent, morals, and gallantry seem to be centered in him. He deserved the favor of the government and I take pleasure in recommending him for position in the Regular Army. Nathan Kimball Bvt Maj Gen W S Vols Comdg 1st Div 4th [ineligible] official copy capt and asst adjt gen USA 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/6df15e0c21628cc14a025742cb2841a2.pdf 1d40e72f80b733102bf12ba33323ffcf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Middleburg May 26/65 Gov Yates Dear Sir I have noticed in the Chicago Tribune, a statement that you had returned to Springfield from Memphis, quite low with the Dysentery. In the present crisis of our country I feel that we must not loose such men. Enclosed I send you some pills which have never failed (if perseveringly used) to effect a permanent cure in all cases of Cholera Morbus, Camp Diarhea or Dysentery. I have given many to the soldiers of my acquaintance in the field. Soldiers discharged from Hospitals, reduced by Camp Diarhea, returning to this place have been cured invariably. <hr /> The pills must be taken often enough to stop all evacuation. After taking from nine or ten according to the directions, wait twenty five or thirty hours when they [operate?] as a cathartic. In case of another attack the same course must be taken again, until a permanent cure is effected. Do not use them while using other medicine. They are purely vegtable & would not injure a well person. I am simply a Union woman that seeks to case her [mite?] in to the [scales?] on the side of Freedom. With much respect Althina Davis Arnold <hr /> Middlebury Ind May 26, 1863 Has learned that the govern has return from the army quite sick. Encloses a box of Diarrhoea Pills which are a certain cure. Recd Ex O. June 12th '63 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 Althina Davis Arnold to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511958 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. Middleburg May 26/65 Gov Yates Dear Sir I have noticed in the Chicago Tribune, a statement that you had returned to Springfield from Memphis, quite low with the Dysentery. In the present crisis of our country I feel that we must not loose such men. Enclosed I send you some pills which have never failed (if perseveringly used) to effect a permanent cure in all cases of Cholera Morbus, Camp Diarhea or Dysentery. I have given many to the soldiers of my acquaintance in the field. Soldiers discharged from Hospitals, reduced by Camp Diarhea, returning to this place have been cured invariably. <hr /> The pills must be taken often enough to stop all evacuation. After taking from nine or ten according to the directions, wait twenty five or thirty hours when they [operate?] as a cathartic. In case of another attack the same course must be taken again, until a permanent cure is effected. Do not use them while using other medicine. They are purely vegtable & would not injure a well person. I am simply a Union woman that seeks to case her [mite?] in to the [scales?] on the side of Freedom. With much respect Althina Davis Arnold <hr /> Middlebury Ind May 26, 1863 Has learned that the govern has return from the army quite sick. Encloses a box of Diarrhoea Pills which are a certain cure. Recd Ex O. June 12th '63 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/bfb31206b8df23c8d54043c6c8f4c33b.pdf 8227cf10240c78599eabd7dab0afd889 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 26 May 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir I do myself the honor to address you though I hesitate somewhat in doing so as I doubt not gentlemen in your position must be greatly annoyed by persons who, because they have given them a vote, think they have a prescriptive right to be intrusive. I disclaim any right whatever to other attention, than that you deem proper to accord, for the part I had the privilege of sharing in the triumph of your friends in carrying you into the position that no other man than yourself could, under the circumstances, occupy without giving consolation to our home traitors for whom I have less respect than for those in arms; and I rejoice to know that your course since your election has not only vindicated my action, but convinced those who faltered that your name must ever be inseparably connected <hr /> with the happiness and glory of your State. I disclaim any right, either, to ask for anything as a compensation for that support, which no citizen might withold in the furtherance of those principles destined to make our country in fact, what she has long had the reputation of being the "asylum of the oppressed of all nations". Without other merit than a feeble effort on my part to discharge my duty my friends are pleased to recommend me for a position under this administration and are now circulating on my behalf a petition intended for the eye of the President; this petition when returned to me I will send to you that you may have the views of your friends here respecting the matter--further than this there is no use for it. meantime permit me to enclose a letter to you from Charles A Savage Esq of Quincy. I may never merit the favor I seek at your hands but it will be <hr /> fully appreciated and gratefully remembered. Yours Respectfully James Henderson <hr /> James Henderson Monmouth Ill asks assistance in getting a consultship 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 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Henderson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511957 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Monmouth 26 May 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir I do myself the honor to address you though I hesitate somewhat in doing so as I doubt not gentlemen in your position must be greatly annoyed by persons who, because they have given them a vote, think they have a prescriptive right to be intrusive. I disclaim any right whatever to other attention, than that you deem proper to accord, for the part I had the privilege of sharing in the triumph of your friends in carrying you into the position that no other man than yourself could, under the circumstances, occupy without giving consolation to our home traitors for whom I have less respect than for those in arms; and I rejoice to know that your course since your election has not only vindicated my action, but convinced those who faltered that your name must ever be inseparably connected <hr /> with the happiness and glory of your State. I disclaim any right, either, to ask for anything as a compensation for that support, which no citizen might withold in the furtherance of those principles destined to make our country in fact, what she has long had the reputation of being the "asylum of the oppressed of all nations". Without other merit than a feeble effort on my part to discharge my duty my friends are pleased to recommend me for a position under this administration and are now circulating on my behalf a petition intended for the eye of the President; this petition when returned to me I will send to you that you may have the views of your friends here respecting the matter--further than this there is no use for it. meantime permit me to enclose a letter to you from Charles A Savage Esq of Quincy. I may never merit the favor I seek at your hands but it will be <hr /> fully appreciated and gratefully remembered. Yours Respectfully James Henderson <hr /> James Henderson Monmouth Ill asks assistance in getting a consultship 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/39b20936517d73ef4d3f46a98d2bde07.pdf 6951dc11a16bcde4ce30062e9a3bd3f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield Illinois, May 25 1865 Hon. Richard Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonsonville Ill Dear Sir I have this day recieved a letter from you which my father sent me enclosed in one of his, stating that I had been appointed Route Agent on the Great Western Rail Road. My commission came to me on the 16th and I have had the papers fixed up and sent to Washington and am now arriving in that capacity I am under many obligations to you. and I pledge you my word of honor that you shall find me ever <hr /> ready to do my duty and will try and do my duty as far as my knowledge of the Postal buisnes goes I will always be at my post and will never leave it unless I am compelled to by ill health. I am very much oblige to you for your kind advice and will follow it. I shall devote my undivided attention to this matter please accept my thanks for your assisting me in procuring this position which I shall try to fill with satisfaction to all parties I remain yours respectfully Volney R. Ellis <hr /> Vol. R. Ellis 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 06 (May 1-31, 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. Ellis to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511956 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 Illinois, May 25 1865 Hon. Richard Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonsonville Ill Dear Sir I have this day recieved a letter from you which my father sent me enclosed in one of his, stating that I had been appointed Route Agent on the Great Western Rail Road. My commission came to me on the 16th and I have had the papers fixed up and sent to Washington and am now arriving in that capacity I am under many obligations to you. and I pledge you my word of honor that you shall find me ever <hr /> ready to do my duty and will try and do my duty as far as my knowledge of the Postal buisnes goes I will always be at my post and will never leave it unless I am compelled to by ill health. I am very much oblige to you for your kind advice and will follow it. I shall devote my undivided attention to this matter please accept my thanks for your assisting me in procuring this position which I shall try to fill with satisfaction to all parties I remain yours respectfully Volney R. Ellis <hr /> Vol. R. Ellis 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/c9779ab96bd51fa2f6f3e067bea00d9a.pdf 521fb098dc20d9c81f9835a86dabdbb2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Dr D K Green Answered Salem Ill May 24th /65 Dear Govinor Your very kind letter of the 20th inst has just been reach -- and for which I am more than obliged to you The reason that I did not make aplication to my Member in congress is that He is a Coperhead --(S. S. Marshall as the members always have been from this region -- hence I could never expect acomodations from that quarter of any kind. hope and expect that it will be diferant some day not vary far in the future -- but untill that Good Time comes I am entirley dependant upon you yet I hope I shal not be under <hr /> the [mediocraty?] of boring you vary oftin or long for the reasons above stated. We are making big arrangements for a Grand Celabration of the fourth of July next and a barbucu for our returned Souldiers as you will perhaps Recolect the 111th Col Martin is nearly all from this county and we represent many others also 15 return from this regeon by the fourth and we are geting up a Celabration on a Grand Scale and we wish to turn it to a political Acount and will try and get other ajacent counties to join us in the celabration and as the people of this regeon was disapointed in geting to hear you last fall they are exceedingly anctious to have you come <hr /> and address them on that ocasion and I know that no other man could elicit the attention and respect of the Souldier Troops as your self. and I do hope that you will make it a point to be with us at that time You have but litle [illegible] of the effect that a speech from you would have at that time hence I do hope you will write me on the receipt of this saying that you will be with us on the fourth We will get large posters struck at once and circulate them all through Southern Illinois and such a crowd as we would have never was seen before in Eqypt Enclosed I send you the minutes of a meeting of the [Lincolns?] Souldiers and Sosiety <hr /> that you may see that they are in earnest in this matter Hoping that I shal hear a favorable response to the above I have the honor to be your friend D. K. Green 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 D. K. Green to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511955 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. Dr D K Green Answered Salem Ill May 24th /65 Dear Govinor Your very kind letter of the 20th inst has just been reach -- and for which I am more than obliged to you The reason that I did not make aplication to my Member in congress is that He is a Coperhead --(S. S. Marshall as the members always have been from this region -- hence I could never expect acomodations from that quarter of any kind. hope and expect that it will be diferant some day not vary far in the future -- but untill that Good Time comes I am entirley dependant upon you yet I hope I shal not be under <hr /> the [mediocraty?] of boring you vary oftin or long for the reasons above stated. We are making big arrangements for a Grand Celabration of the fourth of July next and a barbucu for our returned Souldiers as you will perhaps Recolect the 111th Col Martin is nearly all from this county and we represent many others also 15 return from this regeon by the fourth and we are geting up a Celabration on a Grand Scale and we wish to turn it to a political Acount and will try and get other ajacent counties to join us in the celabration and as the people of this regeon was disapointed in geting to hear you last fall they are exceedingly anctious to have you come <hr /> and address them on that ocasion and I know that no other man could elicit the attention and respect of the Souldier Troops as your self. and I do hope that you will make it a point to be with us at that time You have but litle [illegible] of the effect that a speech from you would have at that time hence I do hope you will write me on the receipt of this saying that you will be with us on the fourth We will get large posters struck at once and circulate them all through Southern Illinois and such a crowd as we would have never was seen before in Eqypt Enclosed I send you the minutes of a meeting of the [Lincolns?] Souldiers and Sosiety <hr /> that you may see that they are in earnest in this matter Hoping that I shal hear a favorable response to the above I have the honor to be your friend D. K. Green 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/b8d33dfc8cf23a73c70c990d4583c372.pdf 65388ad20eb2c4c339431cc7d6c7658e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Assessors' Office of Internal Revenue, 3rd District, Illinois. Andrew J. Warner, Assessor Prophetstown, Whiteside County, May 24th 1865 Govr. Yates Dear Sir, I am writing in this office, for the want of Better Employment. The salary is to be regulated by the amt of work & the diligence faithfulness of the Clerk. I am informed from the Dept at Washington that I must show that I am not only competent but that the pecuniary interest of the Govt. would be enhanced by my knowledge of its affairs and my aptness for application of the laws, & steadiness on my part as Chief Clerk to enforce the same. As you know me to be truthfull, & some what competent, and that I belong to the party of Eternal Vigilence, I want a letter from you to asst. me in obtaining the larger salary. Please address the letter to C. M. Walker 5th Auditor Treas Dept. & send it to me. Immediately and <hr /> much ably your friend A J Mattson I have been compelled to write in haste. To much other engagements -- A J Mattson Prophetstown, Whiteside County to Gov Yates Wants a letter to the 5th Auditor of the Treasury recommending him to have a higher salary. Letter to be sent to Mattson. Recommendation sent to Mattson Aug 25th 1865 With strong letter my signature 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 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. J. Mattson to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-24 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511954 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. Assessors' Office of Internal Revenue, 3rd District, Illinois. Andrew J. Warner, Assessor Prophetstown, Whiteside County, May 24th 1865 Govr. Yates Dear Sir, I am writing in this office, for the want of Better Employment. The salary is to be regulated by the amt of work & the diligence faithfulness of the Clerk. I am informed from the Dept at Washington that I must show that I am not only competent but that the pecuniary interest of the Govt. would be enhanced by my knowledge of its affairs and my aptness for application of the laws, & steadiness on my part as Chief Clerk to enforce the same. As you know me to be truthfull, & some what competent, and that I belong to the party of Eternal Vigilence, I want a letter from you to asst. me in obtaining the larger salary. Please address the letter to C. M. Walker 5th Auditor Treas Dept. & send it to me. Immediately and <hr /> much ably your friend A J Mattson I have been compelled to write in haste. To much other engagements -- A J Mattson Prophetstown, Whiteside County to Gov Yates Wants a letter to the 5th Auditor of the Treasury recommending him to have a higher salary. Letter to be sent to Mattson. Recommendation sent to Mattson Aug 25th 1865 With strong letter my signature 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/6629767637da4fa0b11346a95945c580.pdf 713729df2958ee98424a5c6555fec4dc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville Ills. May 23rd 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dr Sir I this morning rec'd commission & other papers from you as asst. q.m. also your note of the 20th inst. in which you say if I desire it you will write to Mr. Stanton as to whether if I fill [bond?] & [qualify?] I shall be retained among the last. please write to him immediately & learn that fact if I am not to be retained it is hardly worth while to go to the trouble necessary in fixing out the papers. for my dismissal may come as soon or even before papers consumated but if I can be retained amongst the last discharged <hr /> I of course would be verry glad & will be under renewed obligations to you if you can so arrange it for me please write to Mr Stanton at once & I will wait your reply and if retained I will fill up the necessary papers & forward them [instanter?] you can I presume find out at least how long I would probably be retained in office Long enough to justify me in accepting the office I want to get into some business that I can get out of an office closely confined as my health is still poor I shall wait an answer from you with a great deal of anxiety Verry respectfully your friend J Peters <hr /> J. Peters May 24. 65. Wrote Sec of War asking extension of time. 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 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J. Peters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511953 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. Danville Ills. May 23rd 1865 Hon. Richard Yates Dr Sir I this morning rec'd commission & other papers from you as asst. q.m. also your note of the 20th inst. in which you say if I desire it you will write to Mr. Stanton as to whether if I fill [bond?] & [qualify?] I shall be retained among the last. please write to him immediately & learn that fact if I am not to be retained it is hardly worth while to go to the trouble necessary in fixing out the papers. for my dismissal may come as soon or even before papers consumated but if I can be retained amongst the last discharged <hr /> I of course would be verry glad & will be under renewed obligations to you if you can so arrange it for me please write to Mr Stanton at once & I will wait your reply and if retained I will fill up the necessary papers & forward them [instanter?] you can I presume find out at least how long I would probably be retained in office Long enough to justify me in accepting the office I want to get into some business that I can get out of an office closely confined as my health is still poor I shall wait an answer from you with a great deal of anxiety Verry respectfully your friend J Peters <hr /> J. Peters May 24. 65. Wrote Sec of War asking extension of time. 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/96e5e13286718f48a2845785c3403a1d.pdf a9de8c6c9a3377cb07011eda94952dc9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 2nd Brig. 1st Div. [4th?] A.C. Near Nashville May 23rd Dear Gov. I was informed yester- day that I have been recommen- ded by my Division Corps and Army Commanders for Brig. Gen. and have just been fur- nished with the enclosed from Gen. Kimball. Had I been consulted I should have sug- gested that the letter be sent you instead of Gov. O for the reason that I have just or rather recently learned that Gov. O. does not rate me among his particular po- litical friends for what reason I do not know. I have never sought the promotion suggested nor allowed the circulution <hr /> of a recommendation among my fellow officers. I have been content to know that my services have been appreciated by the Gallant Gentlemen who have commanded our Division Corps and Dept. I confess it would be gratifying to receive the promotion to a full Brig. Gen. and now that I have been recommended officially. I do not hesitate to write you in this subject Two officers in this Div, both my juniors, living in Washburn's Dist. have been promoted. They were for Washburn for senator and I presume he felt it his duty to help his friends. They are both gallant officers. I send you the Original of the letter sent to Gov. O. <hr /> in the hand writing of Maj. Gen. Kimball. If an opportunity should occur to advance my interests in the manner suggested by Gen. K. I am sure you will do it. Very truly Your friend S. H. Waters Col. 84th Ills. <hr /> Col. S. H. Waters Wrote him that I would write Stanton & Grant Wrote Stanton & Oglesby June 19, 1865 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 L. H. Waters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511952 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. 2nd Brig. 1st Div. [4th?] A.C. Near Nashville May 23rd Dear Gov. I was informed yester- day that I have been recommen- ded by my Division Corps and Army Commanders for Brig. Gen. and have just been fur- nished with the enclosed from Gen. Kimball. Had I been consulted I should have sug- gested that the letter be sent you instead of Gov. O for the reason that I have just or rather recently learned that Gov. O. does not rate me among his particular po- litical friends for what reason I do not know. I have never sought the promotion suggested nor allowed the circulution <hr /> of a recommendation among my fellow officers. I have been content to know that my services have been appreciated by the Gallant Gentlemen who have commanded our Division Corps and Dept. I confess it would be gratifying to receive the promotion to a full Brig. Gen. and now that I have been recommended officially. I do not hesitate to write you in this subject Two officers in this Div, both my juniors, living in Washburn's Dist. have been promoted. They were for Washburn for senator and I presume he felt it his duty to help his friends. They are both gallant officers. I send you the Original of the letter sent to Gov. O. <hr /> in the hand writing of Maj. Gen. Kimball. If an opportunity should occur to advance my interests in the manner suggested by Gen. K. I am sure you will do it. Very truly Your friend S. H. Waters Col. 84th Ills. <hr /> Col. S. H. Waters Wrote him that I would write Stanton & Grant Wrote Stanton & Oglesby June 19, 1865 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/c972ab19d2c662b5803d9f6587f69ec5.pdf 3cc976fec9577502da328212daeae900 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Montgomery Ala. May 22 65 Governor I have received several letters from my brother, Col. Clark E. Carr, in which he has described the exertions which you have so kindly made in my behalf. And I desire herewith to express to you my obligations for your kindness and consideration in coming to my relief when I have been so unkindly and unjustly dealt with by my com- manding General. During my military career I have never favored the practise of resorting to the influence of friends to procure military promotion. But the practise of the head of the government depending entirely upon the reccom- mendations of Commanding Generals is liable to abuse when those Generals are (like all human be- <hr /> ings,) subject to prejudices; founded either on personal interest, or on mis- representations made to them by others. And, when such cases occur, I deem it not only justice to in- dividuals, but to the country which they serve; that the President should, through other channels, be made acquainted with the real claims and merits of the persons in question. It is not necessary to disguise the fact that I expected to be promoted for the Vicksburg Campaign and I can- not believe that all of the Division & some of the Brigade Commanders of [McClernands?] Corps deserved promotion more than myself. But I will not inflict upon you the history of the campaign which you know so well from having been a participant. I took the liberty of sending you one of the Wooden Mortars used by my <hr /> command in the capture of Spanish [Fort?]; the Key to the defenses of Mobile. In the accompanying letter I failed to say, that it is made of the Sweet Gum Tree which grows in this climate and that the iron was obtained from rebel artillerry carriages captured in the beginning of the seige. I suppose that you will lend it to the fair at Chicago: I would be glad for you to do so, as I am unable to respond to their request for trophies. It is quite safe to fire, & there are plenty of returned soldiers who could load & fire it if desirable. Very Respectfully & truly yours E. A. Carr Brig. Gen. Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonville Illinois. <hr /> Brig Maj Gen E. A. Carr Answered June 19, 1865 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 E. A. Carr to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511951 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. Montgomery Ala. May 22 65 Governor I have received several letters from my brother, Col. Clark E. Carr, in which he has described the exertions which you have so kindly made in my behalf. And I desire herewith to express to you my obligations for your kindness and consideration in coming to my relief when I have been so unkindly and unjustly dealt with by my com- manding General. During my military career I have never favored the practise of resorting to the influence of friends to procure military promotion. But the practise of the head of the government depending entirely upon the reccom- mendations of Commanding Generals is liable to abuse when those Generals are (like all human be- <hr /> ings,) subject to prejudices; founded either on personal interest, or on mis- representations made to them by others. And, when such cases occur, I deem it not only justice to in- dividuals, but to the country which they serve; that the President should, through other channels, be made acquainted with the real claims and merits of the persons in question. It is not necessary to disguise the fact that I expected to be promoted for the Vicksburg Campaign and I can- not believe that all of the Division & some of the Brigade Commanders of [McClernands?] Corps deserved promotion more than myself. But I will not inflict upon you the history of the campaign which you know so well from having been a participant. I took the liberty of sending you one of the Wooden Mortars used by my <hr /> command in the capture of Spanish [Fort?]; the Key to the defenses of Mobile. In the accompanying letter I failed to say, that it is made of the Sweet Gum Tree which grows in this climate and that the iron was obtained from rebel artillerry carriages captured in the beginning of the seige. I suppose that you will lend it to the fair at Chicago: I would be glad for you to do so, as I am unable to respond to their request for trophies. It is quite safe to fire, & there are plenty of returned soldiers who could load & fire it if desirable. Very Respectfully & truly yours E. A. Carr Brig. Gen. Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonville Illinois. <hr /> Brig Maj Gen E. A. Carr Answered June 19, 1865 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/27543570985f359c22993dc53379abb7.pdf 651acc1497a3ef63d8152ed95241749a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. with Joseph H. Cain letter 5/22/65 Aledo May 22nd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I take pleasure in recommending Mr. Jos H. Cain as a suitable person for Post Master at New Boston. He has the reputation of being an honest man and is qualified for the office. He is a crippled soldier I would be glad if you could and would secure him the place Yours truly Jas S. Poage. <hr /> Jas S Poage Aledo Mercer Co to Gov Yates Recommend Jos H Cain for Post at New Boston Wrote Cain May 24th that PO appointments were left to Representatives of Union 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 James S. Poage to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511950 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 H. Cain letter 5/22/65 Aledo May 22nd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I take pleasure in recommending Mr. Jos H. Cain as a suitable person for Post Master at New Boston. He has the reputation of being an honest man and is qualified for the office. He is a crippled soldier I would be glad if you could and would secure him the place Yours truly Jas S. Poage. <hr /> Jas S Poage Aledo Mercer Co to Gov Yates Recommend Jos H Cain for Post at New Boston Wrote Cain May 24th that PO appointments were left to Representatives of Union 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/a7803f341d7241f68aaade2f5a22e1a8.pdf b13896a601ef24f520e838b39a870815 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With Jas. S. Poage letter 5/22/65 New Boston May 22nd. 1865 Hon. Richard Yates, Dear Sir, I have always understood that Republics ware grateful; but I have not found our Republic so grateful in my case as I desire. Having always learned that you favoured the soldiers, I address you now to ask for your influence. Gen. Harding our member of Congress from this district; is not willing to do anything for me. I believe that you will. I want to be Post Master at New Boston Mercer Co, Ills. Do you ask what claims I have? This is all the claim. When the war commenced I enlisted, and went in Co. I. 17th Regt. Ills., Volunteers, (The first company from this county) and was in the Battle of Fredericktown, Mo. - was wounded there and had my leg amputated. Is that a good claim? The present occupant <hr /> of the Post Office has done nothing for his country like that. He has not been in the army, and is an able bodied man. I need the office to support my family. One Pettions have been sent on, but it availed nothing. The soldiers have always said that Dick Yates was their friend. I have believed them. Shall I still continue to believe? As you don't know me, I will get Hon. Jas. S. Poage the Presidential Elector from this District to write for me to you. He can tell you whether or not I have the reputation of being qualified for the position. Yours Truly Joseph H. Cain <hr /> Joseph H Cain New Boston Ills to Governor Yates Says Harding will not help him get the PO as New Boston and applies to Yates as the "soldiers' friend" to help him. Lost a leg in the service. Present incumbent able-bodied. 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 Joseph H. Cain to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511949 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 Jas. S. Poage letter 5/22/65 New Boston May 22nd. 1865 Hon. Richard Yates, Dear Sir, I have always understood that Republics ware grateful; but I have not found our Republic so grateful in my case as I desire. Having always learned that you favoured the soldiers, I address you now to ask for your influence. Gen. Harding our member of Congress from this district; is not willing to do anything for me. I believe that you will. I want to be Post Master at New Boston Mercer Co, Ills. Do you ask what claims I have? This is all the claim. When the war commenced I enlisted, and went in Co. I. 17th Regt. Ills., Volunteers, (The first company from this county) and was in the Battle of Fredericktown, Mo. - was wounded there and had my leg amputated. Is that a good claim? The present occupant <hr /> of the Post Office has done nothing for his country like that. He has not been in the army, and is an able bodied man. I need the office to support my family. One Pettions have been sent on, but it availed nothing. The soldiers have always said that Dick Yates was their friend. I have believed them. Shall I still continue to believe? As you don't know me, I will get Hon. Jas. S. Poage the Presidential Elector from this District to write for me to you. He can tell you whether or not I have the reputation of being qualified for the position. Yours Truly Joseph H. Cain <hr /> Joseph H Cain New Boston Ills to Governor Yates Says Harding will not help him get the PO as New Boston and applies to Yates as the "soldiers' friend" to help him. Lost a leg in the service. Present incumbent able-bodied. 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/ecd7ee41814383f72745f0c22ee17fd9.pdf dbbbf713079083f4c656c6ec3940f360 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ottawa May 22 1865 Gov Gates My dear Sir The city bank of Eames Allen & Co has been the only state bank in Ottawa. It has never been discredited at all. It was one of the very few which never faltered in the wild out times but retired all its circulation at par. The men are staunch republicans and our friends They have responded most nobly & liturally to all calls for mony to raise soldiers. To sustain them, to feed the women & children in short to every call of patriotism They have sold some $200,000 of Govt Security They want to be a national bank They are entitled to it A national bk has been established by several citizens some of them first rate men but the bulk of the stock in the hands of Cushman & men of that stripe and now Freeman Clark in the Treasury dept says one national bank is enough for Ottawa. I want you to help me to get the city bank changed into a national bank. We need more than one The capital of this one is but $100,000 We purchused of corn alone year before last $2700.000 bushels Last years <hr /> statistics I have not got. you see that $100 000 is no supply of capital needed for the immense grain trade here There is more corn purchased from first [hands?] in this city than in any other town in the world Will you write a letter to Sec McCullock & send it to me It can do no one any harm and may help our friends Yours Truly B. C. Cook <hr /> B. C. Cook Wait for answer from Bushnell to letter just wrote him May 23 1865 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 06 (May 1-31, 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 B. C. Cook to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511948 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. Ottawa May 22 1865 Gov Gates My dear Sir The city bank of Eames Allen & Co has been the only state bank in Ottawa. It has never been discredited at all. It was one of the very few which never faltered in the wild out times but retired all its circulation at par. The men are staunch republicans and our friends They have responded most nobly & liturally to all calls for mony to raise soldiers. To sustain them, to feed the women & children in short to every call of patriotism They have sold some $200,000 of Govt Security They want to be a national bank They are entitled to it A national bk has been established by several citizens some of them first rate men but the bulk of the stock in the hands of Cushman & men of that stripe and now Freeman Clark in the Treasury dept says one national bank is enough for Ottawa. I want you to help me to get the city bank changed into a national bank. We need more than one The capital of this one is but $100,000 We purchused of corn alone year before last $2700.000 bushels Last years <hr /> statistics I have not got. you see that $100 000 is no supply of capital needed for the immense grain trade here There is more corn purchased from first [hands?] in this city than in any other town in the world Will you write a letter to Sec McCullock & send it to me It can do no one any harm and may help our friends Yours Truly B. C. Cook <hr /> B. C. Cook Wait for answer from Bushnell to letter just wrote him May 23 1865 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/138b11b76a179b8ca410392071ac51a6.pdf 8d8c0b7d742a78358bf61a0f37103e3d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With James Henderson letter 5/26/65 With E. Gilmore letter 5/27/65 With C. A. Savage letter 5/18/65 Monmouth Ill. May 20th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates. Dear Sir. Capt James Henderson of this place is about asking for an appointment to a European Consulate, and will probably seek your afsistance in the matter. I can say on his behalf, that no more worthy appointment could well be made, or that would give more general satisfaction in this part of the State. He has been a steadfast friend of yours through all weather. I do not ask his appointment as a favor to myself; but if you can afsist him in the matter ---- you will have bestowed a favor on a true and deserving man, and who will faithfully, and efficiently represent his country abroad. Yours truly James Strain. ---- Hon. James Strain Monmouth May 20. 65 Recommending Capt James Henderson for appt. to European 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 06 (May 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Strain to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511947 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With James Henderson letter 5/26/65 With E. Gilmore letter 5/27/65 With C. A. Savage letter 5/18/65 Monmouth Ill. May 20th 1865 Hon. Richard Yates. Dear Sir. Capt James Henderson of this place is about asking for an appointment to a European Consulate, and will probably seek your afsistance in the matter. I can say on his behalf, that no more worthy appointment could well be made, or that would give more general satisfaction in this part of the State. He has been a steadfast friend of yours through all weather. I do not ask his appointment as a favor to myself; but if you can afsist him in the matter ---- you will have bestowed a favor on a true and deserving man, and who will faithfully, and efficiently represent his country abroad. Yours truly James Strain. ---- Hon. James Strain Monmouth May 20. 65 Recommending Capt James Henderson for appt. to European 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