1 25 43 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/53046dacfdd1afbf73e41ea5658b43d9.pdf fdd83b2d6342f1b7851bfaae69950493 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mint of the United States. CHIEF COINER'S DEPARTMENT. Philadelphia May 3rd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Sir, I see by the papers that our Government is about opening the different ports along the coast for the resumption of trade and for the purpose of preventing articles contraband of war from entering these various locations. Treasury Agents are to be appointed, to attend to that business, etc. If it would not be asking too much from you I would like to occupy such a position "there is money in it" and I am desirous to make enough <hr /> of commodity to make and keep me comfortable. Will you do me the great personal favor, to write me and let me have your views on this subject and as time is a great object attend to it at your earliest convenience. If this position can be procured for me you will place me under the deepest obligation. I sent your medal by mail and had it registered. Will you be kind enough to acknowledge the receipt of it. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Isaac McBride Asst to Chief Coiner Mint of the US Philad~ Enclosed I send a few medals for distribution among your intimates. [illegible] <hr /> I. McBride May 20 '65 Sent letter recommending him to H Risley for Treas Agent. 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 Isaac McBride to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-03 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511929 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mint of the United States. CHIEF COINER'S DEPARTMENT. Philadelphia May 3rd 1865 Hon Richard Yates Sir, I see by the papers that our Government is about opening the different ports along the coast for the resumption of trade and for the purpose of preventing articles contraband of war from entering these various locations. Treasury Agents are to be appointed, to attend to that business, etc. If it would not be asking too much from you I would like to occupy such a position "there is money in it" and I am desirous to make enough <hr /> of commodity to make and keep me comfortable. Will you do me the great personal favor, to write me and let me have your views on this subject and as time is a great object attend to it at your earliest convenience. If this position can be procured for me you will place me under the deepest obligation. I sent your medal by mail and had it registered. Will you be kind enough to acknowledge the receipt of it. I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt Isaac McBride Asst to Chief Coiner Mint of the US Philad~ Enclosed I send a few medals for distribution among your intimates. [illegible] <hr /> I. McBride May 20 '65 Sent letter recommending him to H Risley for Treas Agent. 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/618d436566d3172c0bb983bdd1a4868c.pdf c37e4ee11a458a37031fffa2adf432e5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville May 5th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir Your note of the 2nd just. enclosing note from the [illegible] notifying me of my discharge has just come to hand. such are my misfortunes I feared such would be the case had I not made all necessary arrangements in view of taking & entering upon the duties of the position I would not care so much about it. but it cant be helped and I presume the continuance would have ben short at most. verry respectfully your friend & olt sevt J Peters J. Peters Danville Ill acknowledges notice of muster out of the service - regrets 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 J. Peters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511930 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Danville May 5th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir Your note of the 2nd just. enclosing note from the [illegible] notifying me of my discharge has just come to hand. such are my misfortunes I feared such would be the case had I not made all necessary arrangements in view of taking & entering upon the duties of the position I would not care so much about it. but it cant be helped and I presume the continuance would have ben short at most. verry respectfully your friend & olt sevt J Peters J. Peters Danville Ill acknowledges notice of muster out of the service - regrets 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/d038facf33649b9e24ce28a18c758ca2.pdf 9ea5132047a9740a99f00b2db7c58273 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 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John R. Woods to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-XX-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511931 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/f6c179070f26d2b1896db4f7555d6aa1.pdf 8f406ff7c20d4ed22385bf31c0a0e779 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With John R. Woods letter 5/12/65 with printed circular headed "Claim Dept. of Ill. State San. Commission for benefit widows and orphans" With [?] O of O.F. (Office of M. W. Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Illinois 3/27/65 Illinois State Sanitary Commission Claim Department Springfield, May 6th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills Dear Governor When I saw Mrs Yates and Yourself in your carriage last week I little thought that your visit here was to end so soon, else I would have made an extra effort to avail myself of your kind invitation to call at your hotel. Hoping however to be in your city at an early day, if possible, it will afford me great pleasure to look in upon your domestic [illegible] in your own home. Being very sure that you never read either of my Reports I take the liberty of sending for your acceptance a bound vol. containing both supposing that now, in your hours of comparative leisure, when you are so disposed, you could better [bethrow?] a minute or two in look over them. Of the first report one of the most intelligent and widely know Sanitary Women in the field, has been pleased tosay that it is "the best Report which has yet emanated fromany Sanitary Organization". The second she has not seen. I have heard many expressions of surprise, that Gov Yates in his last Annual message so totally ignored the person who prepared that document and gave credit to those who never wrote a line of it. I told them that I was going to submit in silence, hoping that my reward would yet come. Yours faithfully and truly John R. Woods <hr /> Col. J. R. Woods May 6, 1865 Ans'd explaining omission had intended to confer with him & omitted for that purpose and then I did not see proof 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 R. Woods to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511932 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 John R. Woods letter 5/12/65 with printed circular headed "Claim Dept. of Ill. State San. Commission for benefit widows and orphans" With [?] O of O.F. (Office of M. W. Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Illinois 3/27/65 Illinois State Sanitary Commission Claim Department Springfield, May 6th, 1865 Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ills Dear Governor When I saw Mrs Yates and Yourself in your carriage last week I little thought that your visit here was to end so soon, else I would have made an extra effort to avail myself of your kind invitation to call at your hotel. Hoping however to be in your city at an early day, if possible, it will afford me great pleasure to look in upon your domestic [illegible] in your own home. Being very sure that you never read either of my Reports I take the liberty of sending for your acceptance a bound vol. containing both supposing that now, in your hours of comparative leisure, when you are so disposed, you could better [bethrow?] a minute or two in look over them. Of the first report one of the most intelligent and widely know Sanitary Women in the field, has been pleased tosay that it is "the best Report which has yet emanated fromany Sanitary Organization". The second she has not seen. I have heard many expressions of surprise, that Gov Yates in his last Annual message so totally ignored the person who prepared that document and gave credit to those who never wrote a line of it. I told them that I was going to submit in silence, hoping that my reward would yet come. Yours faithfully and truly John R. Woods <hr /> Col. J. R. Woods May 6, 1865 Ans'd explaining omission had intended to confer with him & omitted for that purpose and then I did not see proof 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/a3c723779d939caa5b0f0f0e5eb01ec9.pdf 6287820e046cbaa0e3dcbb115fe5ebfb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. May 9th 1865 Jacksonville Illinois Hon Richard Yates [illegible] Dear Sir Mrs Julia A Gibbons has informed me that she requested you to use your influence in obtaining a pension for her and that you desired me to write a statement of the facts in the case. Her husbands name was William [illegible] Gibbons he was a private in Co "K" in the 2nd regt of Illinois [illegible] vols and died at Paw Paw Island in the Mississippi River on the 20th day of May 1863. The papers have been properly made out and forwarded to the pension commissioner but he refuses to allow a pension becase he says the official evidence of the death of the soldier is not comple. about a week ago he forwarded to me a circular to be sent by me to be signed by some surgeon or other commissioned officer having the [legitimate] knowledge of the death of the soldier aforesaid. there is no commissioned officer in the army who knows of his own personal knowledge of the death of Gibbons, so that it will be useless for me to attempt to get the circular signed. the statements of his company officers have been forwarded in which he gave all the knowledge they possess of the death. there was a german soldier of his company with him on the island when he died and who saw him die his affidavit has been twice forwarded but they still ask for positive proof from a commissioned officer and that cant be obtained. the man Gibbons was shipped from Memphis to Vicksburg. he was sick when first on the boat and during the passage he was taken worse and was put off the boat on Paw Paw island where he died with no one near him who knew him save the soldier which affidavit has been twice forwarded. on the island named sick soldiers were frequently put who had contagious disease though I believe Gibbons sickness was not of that nature. the sum of the pension claim is 36,316-I believe I have now stated all the facts appertaining to the case. respectfully yours James J Ronen claimants atty Wm Gibbons 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 J. Ronen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511933 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. May 9th 1865 Jacksonville Illinois Hon Richard Yates [illegible] Dear Sir Mrs Julia A Gibbons has informed me that she requested you to use your influence in obtaining a pension for her and that you desired me to write a statement of the facts in the case. Her husbands name was William [illegible] Gibbons he was a private in Co "K" in the 2nd regt of Illinois [illegible] vols and died at Paw Paw Island in the Mississippi River on the 20th day of May 1863. The papers have been properly made out and forwarded to the pension commissioner but he refuses to allow a pension becase he says the official evidence of the death of the soldier is not comple. about a week ago he forwarded to me a circular to be sent by me to be signed by some surgeon or other commissioned officer having the [legitimate] knowledge of the death of the soldier aforesaid. there is no commissioned officer in the army who knows of his own personal knowledge of the death of Gibbons, so that it will be useless for me to attempt to get the circular signed. the statements of his company officers have been forwarded in which he gave all the knowledge they possess of the death. there was a german soldier of his company with him on the island when he died and who saw him die his affidavit has been twice forwarded but they still ask for positive proof from a commissioned officer and that cant be obtained. the man Gibbons was shipped from Memphis to Vicksburg. he was sick when first on the boat and during the passage he was taken worse and was put off the boat on Paw Paw island where he died with no one near him who knew him save the soldier which affidavit has been twice forwarded. on the island named sick soldiers were frequently put who had contagious disease though I believe Gibbons sickness was not of that nature. the sum of the pension claim is 36,316-I believe I have now stated all the facts appertaining to the case. respectfully yours James J Ronen claimants atty Wm Gibbons 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/259a92ee8089f9b9fcd959db26574071.pdf c95f2b6f1a55c71d90b9d87681549954 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Gov Richard Yates Dr To Gas Lt and Coak Company To Gas bills from 1st April 1861 to the 1st Oct 3 25 Jany 16th 1865 " 1 Two Light Chandalier 10 00 " " " 1 do " " 10 00 " " " 1 [drop?] Lights 4 50 " " " 3 Globes 1 25 3 75 Feby 1 " Gas bill for January 3 20 March 1 " Gas Bill " February 2 80 April 1 " Gas bill " March 2 55 May 1 " Gas bill " April 2 05 38 85 May 10th 1865 $42 10 [illegible] <hr /> Gas Receipt to May 1, 1865- Paid May 1, $42.10. W.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 Gas, Lt, and Coak Company to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511934 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. Gov Richard Yates Dr To Gas Lt and Coak Company To Gas bills from 1st April 1861 to the 1st Oct 3 25 Jany 16th 1865 " 1 Two Light Chandalier 10 00 " " " 1 do " " 10 00 " " " 1 [drop?] Lights 4 50 " " " 3 Globes 1 25 3 75 Feby 1 " Gas bill for January 3 20 March 1 " Gas Bill " February 2 80 April 1 " Gas bill " March 2 55 May 1 " Gas bill " April 2 05 38 85 May 10th 1865 $42 10 [illegible] <hr /> Gas Receipt to May 1, 1865- Paid May 1, $42.10. W.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/af479716e2d5aa2aa30889f66a7bce19.pdf e8c0bc1c5bf5a3ac4123a9ba9368dc38 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield may 11th 1865 Dear Governor: Your letters of the 9th instant came to hand this morning. I have seen Col Williams and we have arranged to inform all parties interested in the "Yates Testimonial Fund" that their "certificates" will be sent as soo as received. The Col thinks the money should not be refunded, but an effort made to have it a success, and in case it should fail, you can donate it to some charitable institute which would give entire satisfaction to all. I send you my "blue book" by <hr /> express, which I hope will give you the information desired, also your mail which has been accumulating for several days. I hardly know in what shape I could make the account you spoke of, although it would be a "God send" to me now, as I am considerably behind financially, having purchased a home in Springfield. I certainly wish to pay you the notes you hold against me, although I do not remember anything about the amount. I hope to see you soon, am very pleasantly situated here at present, and always ready to render you any service <hr /> in my feeble power. With love to Mrs Yates, Katie & Dickey I am Very Truly Yours Jno M Snyder Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ill 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 Jonathan M. Snyder to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511935 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield may 11th 1865 Dear Governor: Your letters of the 9th instant came to hand this morning. I have seen Col Williams and we have arranged to inform all parties interested in the "Yates Testimonial Fund" that their "certificates" will be sent as soo as received. The Col thinks the money should not be refunded, but an effort made to have it a success, and in case it should fail, you can donate it to some charitable institute which would give entire satisfaction to all. I send you my "blue book" by <hr /> express, which I hope will give you the information desired, also your mail which has been accumulating for several days. I hardly know in what shape I could make the account you spoke of, although it would be a "God send" to me now, as I am considerably behind financially, having purchased a home in Springfield. I certainly wish to pay you the notes you hold against me, although I do not remember anything about the amount. I hope to see you soon, am very pleasantly situated here at present, and always ready to render you any service <hr /> in my feeble power. With love to Mrs Yates, Katie & Dickey I am Very Truly Yours Jno M Snyder Hon Richard Yates Jacksonville Ill 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/abd66fa5062f2614282ac805cd9b801d.pdf e9c94ea9c059c800a007c0ab982aaa4f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lewistown May 11 1865 Hon Richard Yates U.S.S. Dear Sir Sometime last winter yourself Gov Oglesby Col Babcock and other kind friends signed a shing letter of recommendation to our lamented president in behalf of the transfer of my son Maj George Phelps paymaster in the vol service from that to the regular army. As no action was had upon it previous to the sad death of our friend president Lincoln you will very much oblige us by using your influence with president Johnsen and the proper department for the transfer to be made. My son is now stationed at serv Albany Ia with many thanks for your kindness to us I am very truly your friend, Myron Phelps may I hear from you soon Myron Phelps May 11 1865 ansd & complied by writing Stanton Sec of War 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 Myron Phelps to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511936 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. Lewistown May 11 1865 Hon Richard Yates U.S.S. Dear Sir Sometime last winter yourself Gov Oglesby Col Babcock and other kind friends signed a shing letter of recommendation to our lamented president in behalf of the transfer of my son Maj George Phelps paymaster in the vol service from that to the regular army. As no action was had upon it previous to the sad death of our friend president Lincoln you will very much oblige us by using your influence with president Johnsen and the proper department for the transfer to be made. My son is now stationed at serv Albany Ia with many thanks for your kindness to us I am very truly your friend, Myron Phelps may I hear from you soon Myron Phelps May 11 1865 ansd & complied by writing Stanton Sec of War 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/42499b8d8a7aadb75bd030d39c3d2776.pdf e9e576bd85274305feb1ed9f7863e34b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois State Sanitary Commission Claim Department Springfield, May 12 1865 Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonville Ills. Dir Sir If others had said nothing about it, your omission to name me in your message to the Legislature would never have disturbed the even flow of my spirits, not in the least. Had I availed myself of the opportunities you gave me I probably might have figured therein as conspicuously, as did the small sould man who seems to have disgusted everybody with his unparalleled toadyism, and who will be your friend only so long as you can be of service to him. But, God forbid that I should let myself down to the little work of insinuation; If I was a younger man, and could take pleasure in crushing and blasting reputations and standing upon the ruins I had made a few strokes of my pen would annihilate him effectually. I thank you sincerely for you letter, but hope now that you will let all I have done or may yet do, slumber in obscurity. It will be worth just as much to the brave men in whose behalf I have labored, if I am never heard of. I work for God and humanity - not notoriety. My reward will yet be paid me. Most faithfully yours John R. Woods <hr /> Col John R. Woods 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 R. Woods to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511937 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois State Sanitary Commission Claim Department Springfield, May 12 1865 Hon Richard Yates U.S. Senator Jacksonville Ills. Dir Sir If others had said nothing about it, your omission to name me in your message to the Legislature would never have disturbed the even flow of my spirits, not in the least. Had I availed myself of the opportunities you gave me I probably might have figured therein as conspicuously, as did the small sould man who seems to have disgusted everybody with his unparalleled toadyism, and who will be your friend only so long as you can be of service to him. But, God forbid that I should let myself down to the little work of insinuation; If I was a younger man, and could take pleasure in crushing and blasting reputations and standing upon the ruins I had made a few strokes of my pen would annihilate him effectually. I thank you sincerely for you letter, but hope now that you will let all I have done or may yet do, slumber in obscurity. It will be worth just as much to the brave men in whose behalf I have labored, if I am never heard of. I work for God and humanity - not notoriety. My reward will yet be paid me. Most faithfully yours John R. Woods <hr /> Col John R. Woods 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/8656157a812835eb0efaedddb8892f8a.pdf 0e1d9f38cf85b9c5bd8dcf82cbacb483 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Greenville Bond Co Ill May 13th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir As you have received a letter from my friends S. B. Moore [G. F.] Allexander and probably of Judge Gillespi, in regard to emmigration. I only would respectfully mention yet; that I would be real happy to receive such a commission for the reason that there has never been a better time for such a step than now. Our country is covered with glorious victory and the nation in now free from the curse of slavery. I would really feel proud as an American Citizen to go back to my old native home as I am convinced that the labor for said cause would be successful now that emmigration is a great fountain of wealth and prosperity to the country, is not necessary for me to tell you as to that fact you are well aware. My application for this commission is not for the sake of making money, as I want no more than to cover the expense for the time and labor. My intention is to work through the press and to distribute phamlets among the peoble there, in fact [take?] such steps as I think to be well and prosper. I think that about [3?] months of labor including the jorney, [illegible] to that cause, will secure more for the benefit of our country, than it would cost to send me there. I remain your obedient servand Bancratz Ball Bancraz Ball Greenville Ill May 20 65 Sent a letter to S. P. Moore and J. F. Alexander to be sent to Seward on the [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 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 Bancratz Ball to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511938 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. Greenville Bond Co Ill May 13th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir As you have received a letter from my friends S. B. Moore [G. F.] Allexander and probably of Judge Gillespi, in regard to emmigration. I only would respectfully mention yet; that I would be real happy to receive such a commission for the reason that there has never been a better time for such a step than now. Our country is covered with glorious victory and the nation in now free from the curse of slavery. I would really feel proud as an American Citizen to go back to my old native home as I am convinced that the labor for said cause would be successful now that emmigration is a great fountain of wealth and prosperity to the country, is not necessary for me to tell you as to that fact you are well aware. My application for this commission is not for the sake of making money, as I want no more than to cover the expense for the time and labor. My intention is to work through the press and to distribute phamlets among the peoble there, in fact [take?] such steps as I think to be well and prosper. I think that about [3?] months of labor including the jorney, [illegible] to that cause, will secure more for the benefit of our country, than it would cost to send me there. I remain your obedient servand Bancratz Ball Bancraz Ball Greenville Ill May 20 65 Sent a letter to S. P. Moore and J. F. Alexander to be sent to Seward on the [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c24cf7f7553ede6bc5abcd22b4d40577.pdf e377f072b814638d49341556563b6eae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. Sanitary Commission North-Western Fair of the Sanitary Commission and Soldiers' Home, Rooms, 66 Madison Street. Chicago, Ill. May 16th, 1865 Dear Sir. Enclosed find circular of committee on Arms Trophy & Curiosities for our [grand?] Sanitary Fair. Will you favor us with your [autographic?] Letter also as many of your Photographs with your name written thereon as you can spare, also one or more articles for our Fair Paper & any other Autographs [illegible] or Curiosities which it may please you to send for the good of our brave boys. Respectfully yours, James B Bradwell. Chairman of Committee. <hr /> J. B. Bradwell Sanitary Fair 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 J. B. Broadwell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511939 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U.S. Sanitary Commission North-Western Fair of the Sanitary Commission and Soldiers' Home, Rooms, 66 Madison Street. Chicago, Ill. May 16th, 1865 Dear Sir. Enclosed find circular of committee on Arms Trophy & Curiosities for our [grand?] Sanitary Fair. Will you favor us with your [autographic?] Letter also as many of your Photographs with your name written thereon as you can spare, also one or more articles for our Fair Paper & any other Autographs [illegible] or Curiosities which it may please you to send for the good of our brave boys. Respectfully yours, James B Bradwell. Chairman of Committee. <hr /> J. B. Bradwell Sanitary Fair 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/cb34cb238407c7275db35213ce451e7d.pdf 94446b476b8724fe09cd1a56242654bb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D. C. May 15 "65 Hon Richd Yates, Jacksonville, Ill DeSir: Will you be so kind as to give me a letter of introduction & recommendation to Hon Jas Harlan to be Secretary of the Intr that I may procure a clerkship under him.as I would like an appt in this city where my son resides--you will most probably remember me as having done you good service in Lacon years ago in your race for Congress though I do not mention it for a reward as it was my pleasure to do so & was its own reward-but to recall me to your mind-as well as your race for Gov & Senator to which I had something to add-I met you here twice or thrice during the Presidents funeral ceremonies. I will feel much obliged if you can do something for me. Yours truly, Chas C Gapen Chas C. Gapin May 15, 1865 May 20.'65 sent him letter to Harlan 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 Charles C. Gapen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511940 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington D. C. May 15 "65 Hon Richd Yates, Jacksonville, Ill DeSir: Will you be so kind as to give me a letter of introduction & recommendation to Hon Jas Harlan to be Secretary of the Intr that I may procure a clerkship under him.as I would like an appt in this city where my son resides--you will most probably remember me as having done you good service in Lacon years ago in your race for Congress though I do not mention it for a reward as it was my pleasure to do so & was its own reward-but to recall me to your mind-as well as your race for Gov & Senator to which I had something to add-I met you here twice or thrice during the Presidents funeral ceremonies. I will feel much obliged if you can do something for me. Yours truly, Chas C Gapen Chas C. Gapin May 15, 1865 May 20.'65 sent him letter to Harlan 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/4b221f2d8c8a0b053c81edfe29302bea.pdf 9034c659c7cf030366267c141f868c68 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With E. Gilmore letter 5/27/65 With James Strain " 5/20/65 With James Henderson letter 5/26/65 Quincy Ill May 18/65 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I take pleasure in recommending James Henderson Esq of Warren County Illinois as a person well qualified to fill the office of a consulship abroad. Mr. Henderson has been and is still a firm and active republican and a faithful supporter of the present administration and I cannot doubt but that his appointment to the position of some foreign consulship / in case any vacany should take place / would be fully approved and duly appreciated by your friends here Yours truly, C. A. Savage ---- C. A. Savage, Quincy Ill Recommends Jas Henderson for a consulship 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 C. A. Savage to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511941 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 E. Gilmore letter 5/27/65 With James Strain " 5/20/65 With James Henderson letter 5/26/65 Quincy Ill May 18/65 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I take pleasure in recommending James Henderson Esq of Warren County Illinois as a person well qualified to fill the office of a consulship abroad. Mr. Henderson has been and is still a firm and active republican and a faithful supporter of the present administration and I cannot doubt but that his appointment to the position of some foreign consulship / in case any vacany should take place / would be fully approved and duly appreciated by your friends here Yours truly, C. A. Savage ---- C. A. Savage, Quincy Ill Recommends Jas Henderson for a consulship 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/5c4e11247b464a2e708474c14877a90b.pdf d57c49d492c826a77be937ff9ab4c20a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Head Qtr 75th Ill Vols Infantry Camp Harker Nashville Tenn. May 18th A.D. 1865 Hon R. Yates Springfield Illinois Sir Excuse the liberty I take of a rather slight acquaintance of writing you I have not seen you since you appointed me to command the Camp of Rendezvous at Dixon Ill. In August A.D. 62. I was shot badly at Perryville, Ky & have been in about all the Battles in this department except Stone River Winding up with Franklin & the two days Battles at Nashville & finishing with the march to Bulls Gap & beyond. In east Tenn to keep Lee from getting out by Nat Route I now write, to request you, if convenient &C. that you will please send to any address Sterling Illinois the "Report of the Committee on the conduct of the War" I have been in the field for the last four years & am behind with reading. Would like to be under obligation to you for these Books Very respect. W. M Kilgoin Lieut Col Cowrangling 75, Ill, Vols, Inf <hr /> W. M. Kilgoin Wrote Brown to send him Rept--& wrote him that I had written Brown to send it -- 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 W. M. Kilgoin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511942 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. Head Qtr 75th Ill Vols Infantry Camp Harker Nashville Tenn. May 18th A.D. 1865 Hon R. Yates Springfield Illinois Sir Excuse the liberty I take of a rather slight acquaintance of writing you I have not seen you since you appointed me to command the Camp of Rendezvous at Dixon Ill. In August A.D. 62. I was shot badly at Perryville, Ky & have been in about all the Battles in this department except Stone River Winding up with Franklin & the two days Battles at Nashville & finishing with the march to Bulls Gap & beyond. In east Tenn to keep Lee from getting out by Nat Route I now write, to request you, if convenient &C. that you will please send to any address Sterling Illinois the "Report of the Committee on the conduct of the War" I have been in the field for the last four years & am behind with reading. Would like to be under obligation to you for these Books Very respect. W. M Kilgoin Lieut Col Cowrangling 75, Ill, Vols, Inf <hr /> W. M. Kilgoin Wrote Brown to send him Rept--& wrote him that I had written Brown to send it -- 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/7aee1bc217998fed8b3d314331caef81.pdf fabf55962446303d23d705fe55b2810c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Virden Ill May 18 1865 Hon R Yates U.S.S. Your kind communication in reference to Frank Betzinger is just recd. Many thanks. I shall take advantage of your suggestions John B. Rogers N.B. the envelope containing the message had been mutilated by having a hole perforated in the upper edge. it might be presumed that the mutilation was done at this post office as the party wishes to have the envelope as a reason for so supposing I got up a petitions of numerous merchants & others for the post office last winter and sent on to Washington. He likely thinking your communication a commission the present P.M. at this place is very unpopular and always has been I do not seek particularly for the office any other competent person would do will you please be kind enough to attend to this matter. I refer you to G. W. Dugger C. P. Heaton O. B Heaton & other patrons of this office. The present P. M. has but few friends here Yours truly John B Rogers J. B Rogers Virden not understood 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 B. Rogers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511943 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. Virden Ill May 18 1865 Hon R Yates U.S.S. Your kind communication in reference to Frank Betzinger is just recd. Many thanks. I shall take advantage of your suggestions John B. Rogers N.B. the envelope containing the message had been mutilated by having a hole perforated in the upper edge. it might be presumed that the mutilation was done at this post office as the party wishes to have the envelope as a reason for so supposing I got up a petitions of numerous merchants & others for the post office last winter and sent on to Washington. He likely thinking your communication a commission the present P.M. at this place is very unpopular and always has been I do not seek particularly for the office any other competent person would do will you please be kind enough to attend to this matter. I refer you to G. W. Dugger C. P. Heaton O. B Heaton & other patrons of this office. The present P. M. has but few friends here Yours truly John B Rogers J. B Rogers Virden not understood 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/6fc4c5dbe250536dbbf9acaf68b4a89f.pdf 829e535ad6932c61b5356f9b25e285bf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Heyworth Illinois May 19th 1865 Hon Richard Yates I learn that General Grainger in his official report of the operations of the 13th A.C. before mobile recommences Lieut Col R S Laughlin of the 94th for the rank of [illegible] brig gen I have a great desire to see Col Laughlin receive that mark of the governments approbation, as I well know he richly merits it. can you assist him in obtaining that rank from the war department? If you can I will consider it a personal favor for which I will hold myself under lasting obligation respectfully your friend H Noble H Noble ansd & wrote stanton 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 H. Noble to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-05-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 511944 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. Heyworth Illinois May 19th 1865 Hon Richard Yates I learn that General Grainger in his official report of the operations of the 13th A.C. before mobile recommences Lieut Col R S Laughlin of the 94th for the rank of [illegible] brig gen I have a great desire to see Col Laughlin receive that mark of the governments approbation, as I well know he richly merits it. can you assist him in obtaining that rank from the war department? If you can I will consider it a personal favor for which I will hold myself under lasting obligation respectfully your friend H Noble H Noble ansd & wrote stanton 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/58bb2193b2bd5919061ab37aab2551f3.pdf abb04c0d2b67a93c124d041d26fcbc9c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. L.J. CIST, Ass't. Cashier. JOHN HOW, President. Savings Association. St. Louis, Mo., May 20 1865 Mr. [illegible] Yates Jacksonville, Mo Dear Sir Some 3 or 4 years since, in answer to a request of that [illegible], you were good enough to say that if you were at your home in Jacksonville, you could [illegible] me with a letter of your [illegible], Mr. Bi[illegible] for my "Autograph Collection". [Illegible] you pardon me for this [illegible] you of the circumstance, for saying that if [illegible] [illegible] for you to do so, the favor would be thankfully [illegible][illegible, by [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 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. J. Cist 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 511945 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. L.J. CIST, Ass't. Cashier. JOHN HOW, President. Savings Association. St. Louis, Mo., May 20 1865 Mr. [illegible] Yates Jacksonville, Mo Dear Sir Some 3 or 4 years since, in answer to a request of that [illegible], you were good enough to say that if you were at your home in Jacksonville, you could [illegible] me with a letter of your [illegible], Mr. Bi[illegible] for my "Autograph Collection". [Illegible] you pardon me for this [illegible] you of the circumstance, for saying that if [illegible] [illegible] for you to do so, the favor would be thankfully [illegible][illegible, by [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/987877c77a2410eb15699771c1f53a50.pdf 978e6b787bef9f7a5dc72fa3dad43aa1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Recd of Rich Yates forty two 30/000 Dollars in full of Butcher acct to date. May 20,1865 John Cannon & Co <hr /> John Cannon's Rect 42.30 Butcher's Acct. to May 20,1865 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 Cannon & Company 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 511946 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. Recd of Rich Yates forty two 30/000 Dollars in full of Butcher acct to date. May 20,1865 John Cannon & Co <hr /> John Cannon's Rect 42.30 Butcher's Acct. to May 20,1865 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 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/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/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/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/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/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