1 25 52 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/31c2c3f670bb6a0bd3d560cc3750a295.pdf 7ef5d887acf076bb1d89b1966c972e66 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. THE ATHENEUM. A DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUGN LADIES. JACKSONVILLE, * * ILLINOIS. This Institution was first organized in September 1864. It originated in the conviction that the accepted method of female education is radically defective, and that an incomparably better system is possible and practicable. A year's actual trial has demonstrated the truth of this opinion. Attention is invited to the peculiarities of the New System. I. A NEW SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION. The vice of the accepted system of education is superficialness: especially in the common elementary branches of study. Girls who can neither read, write nor spell, receive Diplomas and are sent forth endorsed as "Graduates:" and the fault is not so much the fault of the girls as it is the fault of the fashionable system under which they have been trained. The New System of Classification in the Atheneum ensures a degree of thoroughness which is hardly possible under the common system. The arbitrary Time classification is vicious in many respects. It is unjust to the quick and to the slow. It holds back the quick, compelling them to spend four years in doing what they could have done in three: it drags forward the slow so rapidly as to compel them to be superficial: and it systematically educates the majority of its pupils to a habit of contentment with imperfection. All that is actually acquired is no compensation for this great harm. Under the New System the quick may go ever so rapidly if only they will go thoroughly; and the slow may go ever so slowly if only they will go thoroughly. The New System credits the pupil with what is actually attained--regardless of the time used in doing it. What is sought is an actual education, and not a sham; an absolute mastery of every topic, and not a mere "going over it" within a given time. II. SUPERIOR INSTRUCTION. The Atheneum derives its name from the peculiarities of its arrangements for instruction. The Atheneum at Athens was a building sacred to Minerva--"the goddess of wisdom and skill, i. e. of all the liberal arts and sciences." Here the poets, philosophers, and literary men in general were accustomed to assemble for the discussion of questions of literature and art, and for the instruction of the young. So in this enterprise it is proposed to put in requisition, so far as is practicable, whatever of special talent or skill or culture there is among us, to provide for our girls the highest order of skilled instruction. Last year some twelve different instructors were employed in teaching less than seventy-five pupils. We thus secure experts in each department. The same method is to be continued. The President and Professors in Illinois College--men of from ten to thirty years experience as practical educators--have consented to give instruction in the Atheneum, each in his own department. This arrangement secures an order of teaching skill which is not combined in any other school for girls of which we have any knowledge. PRESIDENT J. M. STURTEVANT, D. D., will aid in giving instruction in what are ordinarily called Senior studies. PROFESSOR SAMUEL ADAMS, M. D., with such assistants as may be necessary, will teach Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Geology, Natural History, and the kindred sciences. Pupils in these branches can have access to the Doctor's various courses of Experimental Lectures, given annually to the students in Illinois College. These Lectures are illustrated by extensive and costly apparatus: and the cost of Tickets to each course will put them within the reach of all. ---- PROF. RUFUS C. CRAMPTON, A.M., with such assistants as he may approve, will teach Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Conic Sections, and Astronomy. PROF. RUFUS NUTTING, A. M., will direct the studies of those who pursue the Ancient Languages. Reading, Elocution, Rhetoric, and English Literature, will be taught by the College Professor in this department. Instruction in the Modern Languages will be given by experts in each. Skilled Artists will also be employed in penmanship, Music, Drawing, and Painting. Those who occupy desks in the School Room will be under the immediate supervision of an accomplished Lady Principal. III. IT IS NOT A BOARDING SCHOOL. The originators of this enterprise regard Boarding School Life as unfavorable to the best development of character. The best place for a girl during the critical period of school life is at Home. The next best place is in the bosom of some small Christian family. She is thus saved from that artificial life which is a necessity of the Boarding School system. The natural restraints of a well ordered Christian family are the only restraints which are healthful in the formation of character. In a community like Jacksonville where there is so much of general culture and refinement, parents will be able to find for their daughters safe and pleasant homes. In some cases several sisters (especially those who have brothers in College) may choose to rent rooms and make homes for themselves, at a considerable reduction of the cost of board. IV. IT IS NOT A SECTARIAN SHCOOL. It was established solely in the interests of a Higher Culture, a thorough Christian education. Its teachers are of various denominations: and last year its pupils were from Congregational, Baptist, Methodist, N. S. Presbyterian, O. S. Presbyterian, Christian, and Episcopal families. The enterprise orginated in the demand for a better school on a better system; and it is sustained in the interests of no sect, or party or clique. It is demanded of its pupils only that they be obedient, diligent, and thorough; and of its teachers only that they be loyal to Christ and to their Country, and thoroughly competent. CALENDAR. The academic year is divided into two Terms. The first will begin on Monday, September 18th, and end on Friday, January 26th, interrupted only by the holidays. The second term will begin on Monday, January 29th, and end on Wednesday June 13th. EXPENSES. The new system necessitates a great multiplication of classes, and therefore a greatly increased cost to to the Institution; but it is decided to offer all its advantages at the usual rates. Tuition of all brancheS, except those named below, for the year, . . . . . . . . $40.00 Tuition in French, " " . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Tuition in German, " " . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Lessons on the Piano, " " . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Use of Instrument, " " . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Drawing, " " . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Painting, " " . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Vocal Music, Lessons to single pupils, (Bassini's Method,) per lesson, . . . . . . .50 Tickets to College Lectures on Natural Philosophy, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Tickets to " " Chemistry, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Tickets to " " Natural History, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Incidentals, (care of rooms, & e.,) for the year, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 LOCATION. Until the erection of the permanent building, the school will be accommodated in the commodious building about to be vacated by Mr. Elizur Wolcott, near the S. W. corner of the Public Square. The location is central and retired. The internal arrangements will be changed so as to make the rooms large, pleasant and convenient. For any additional information address the Proprietor at Jacksonville, Ill., P. O. Box 293. REFERENCES. Hon. JAMES BERDAN. M. P. AYERS, *Esq., Jacksonville. Hon. WM. F. BEEKMAN, Petersburg, Ill. Hon. HENRY E. DUMMER, MATHEW STACY, Esq., Jacksonville. N. W. BRANSON, Esq., " " EDWARD LAMBERT, Esq., JOHN GOLTRA, Esq., Jacksonville. Rev. GEORGE I. KING, Quincy, " O. D. FITZSIMMONS, Esq., J. T. CASSELL, Esq., Jacksonville. T. M. OVIATT, Esq., Decatur, " WM. D. SANDERS, A. M., Proprietor. Jacksonville, Ill., July 1st, 1865. Ironmonger & Mendenhall, Printers. 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 08 (July 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 William D. Sanders to Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514023 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. THE ATHENEUM. A DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUGN LADIES. JACKSONVILLE, * * ILLINOIS. This Institution was first organized in September 1864. It originated in the conviction that the accepted method of female education is radically defective, and that an incomparably better system is possible and practicable. A year's actual trial has demonstrated the truth of this opinion. Attention is invited to the peculiarities of the New System. I. A NEW SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION. The vice of the accepted system of education is superficialness: especially in the common elementary branches of study. Girls who can neither read, write nor spell, receive Diplomas and are sent forth endorsed as "Graduates:" and the fault is not so much the fault of the girls as it is the fault of the fashionable system under which they have been trained. The New System of Classification in the Atheneum ensures a degree of thoroughness which is hardly possible under the common system. The arbitrary Time classification is vicious in many respects. It is unjust to the quick and to the slow. It holds back the quick, compelling them to spend four years in doing what they could have done in three: it drags forward the slow so rapidly as to compel them to be superficial: and it systematically educates the majority of its pupils to a habit of contentment with imperfection. All that is actually acquired is no compensation for this great harm. Under the New System the quick may go ever so rapidly if only they will go thoroughly; and the slow may go ever so slowly if only they will go thoroughly. The New System credits the pupil with what is actually attained--regardless of the time used in doing it. What is sought is an actual education, and not a sham; an absolute mastery of every topic, and not a mere "going over it" within a given time. II. SUPERIOR INSTRUCTION. The Atheneum derives its name from the peculiarities of its arrangements for instruction. The Atheneum at Athens was a building sacred to Minerva--"the goddess of wisdom and skill, i. e. of all the liberal arts and sciences." Here the poets, philosophers, and literary men in general were accustomed to assemble for the discussion of questions of literature and art, and for the instruction of the young. So in this enterprise it is proposed to put in requisition, so far as is practicable, whatever of special talent or skill or culture there is among us, to provide for our girls the highest order of skilled instruction. Last year some twelve different instructors were employed in teaching less than seventy-five pupils. We thus secure experts in each department. The same method is to be continued. The President and Professors in Illinois College--men of from ten to thirty years experience as practical educators--have consented to give instruction in the Atheneum, each in his own department. This arrangement secures an order of teaching skill which is not combined in any other school for girls of which we have any knowledge. PRESIDENT J. M. STURTEVANT, D. D., will aid in giving instruction in what are ordinarily called Senior studies. PROFESSOR SAMUEL ADAMS, M. D., with such assistants as may be necessary, will teach Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Geology, Natural History, and the kindred sciences. Pupils in these branches can have access to the Doctor's various courses of Experimental Lectures, given annually to the students in Illinois College. These Lectures are illustrated by extensive and costly apparatus: and the cost of Tickets to each course will put them within the reach of all. ---- PROF. RUFUS C. CRAMPTON, A.M., with such assistants as he may approve, will teach Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Conic Sections, and Astronomy. PROF. RUFUS NUTTING, A. M., will direct the studies of those who pursue the Ancient Languages. Reading, Elocution, Rhetoric, and English Literature, will be taught by the College Professor in this department. Instruction in the Modern Languages will be given by experts in each. Skilled Artists will also be employed in penmanship, Music, Drawing, and Painting. Those who occupy desks in the School Room will be under the immediate supervision of an accomplished Lady Principal. III. IT IS NOT A BOARDING SCHOOL. The originators of this enterprise regard Boarding School Life as unfavorable to the best development of character. The best place for a girl during the critical period of school life is at Home. The next best place is in the bosom of some small Christian family. She is thus saved from that artificial life which is a necessity of the Boarding School system. The natural restraints of a well ordered Christian family are the only restraints which are healthful in the formation of character. In a community like Jacksonville where there is so much of general culture and refinement, parents will be able to find for their daughters safe and pleasant homes. In some cases several sisters (especially those who have brothers in College) may choose to rent rooms and make homes for themselves, at a considerable reduction of the cost of board. IV. IT IS NOT A SECTARIAN SHCOOL. It was established solely in the interests of a Higher Culture, a thorough Christian education. Its teachers are of various denominations: and last year its pupils were from Congregational, Baptist, Methodist, N. S. Presbyterian, O. S. Presbyterian, Christian, and Episcopal families. The enterprise orginated in the demand for a better school on a better system; and it is sustained in the interests of no sect, or party or clique. It is demanded of its pupils only that they be obedient, diligent, and thorough; and of its teachers only that they be loyal to Christ and to their Country, and thoroughly competent. CALENDAR. The academic year is divided into two Terms. The first will begin on Monday, September 18th, and end on Friday, January 26th, interrupted only by the holidays. The second term will begin on Monday, January 29th, and end on Wednesday June 13th. EXPENSES. The new system necessitates a great multiplication of classes, and therefore a greatly increased cost to to the Institution; but it is decided to offer all its advantages at the usual rates. Tuition of all brancheS, except those named below, for the year, . . . . . . . . $40.00 Tuition in French, " " . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Tuition in German, " " . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Lessons on the Piano, " " . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Use of Instrument, " " . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Drawing, " " . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Painting, " " . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Vocal Music, Lessons to single pupils, (Bassini's Method,) per lesson, . . . . . . .50 Tickets to College Lectures on Natural Philosophy, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Tickets to " " Chemistry, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Tickets to " " Natural History, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Incidentals, (care of rooms, & e.,) for the year, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 LOCATION. Until the erection of the permanent building, the school will be accommodated in the commodious building about to be vacated by Mr. Elizur Wolcott, near the S. W. corner of the Public Square. The location is central and retired. The internal arrangements will be changed so as to make the rooms large, pleasant and convenient. For any additional information address the Proprietor at Jacksonville, Ill., P. O. Box 293. REFERENCES. Hon. JAMES BERDAN. M. P. AYERS, *Esq., Jacksonville. Hon. WM. F. BEEKMAN, Petersburg, Ill. Hon. HENRY E. DUMMER, MATHEW STACY, Esq., Jacksonville. N. W. BRANSON, Esq., " " EDWARD LAMBERT, Esq., JOHN GOLTRA, Esq., Jacksonville. Rev. GEORGE I. KING, Quincy, " O. D. FITZSIMMONS, Esq., J. T. CASSELL, Esq., Jacksonville. T. M. OVIATT, Esq., Decatur, " WM. D. SANDERS, A. M., Proprietor. Jacksonville, Ill., July 1st, 1865. Ironmonger & Mendenhall, Printers. 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/376dc631d692f40e4324f516eb9bbfc6.pdf d465bda0bc4240b6e7d7c62146f7a75e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office of Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Army, Chicago, Ill., July 1st 1865 Hon Richard Yates U S.S. Jacksonville, Ill. Dr Sir I beg you will pardon me for encroaching upon your valuable time, but having understood that the Sec. of War is preparing a list of officers to be invited I feel very anxious to present my claim for promotion with a strong recommendations as possible, at as early a day as possible, and fearing that you are perplexed with numerous requests such as mine you might have forgotten me, I write to respect- fully request that you forward me your recommendation at your very earliest convenience With much respect I am Sir Your Olt Servt I.M. Bradshaw <hr /> I M Bradshaw Chicago Ill Asks a letter recommending him for promotion by Brevet 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 08 (July 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 I. M. Bradshaw to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514024 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. Office of Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Army, Chicago, Ill., July 1st 1865 Hon Richard Yates U S.S. Jacksonville, Ill. Dr Sir I beg you will pardon me for encroaching upon your valuable time, but having understood that the Sec. of War is preparing a list of officers to be invited I feel very anxious to present my claim for promotion with a strong recommendations as possible, at as early a day as possible, and fearing that you are perplexed with numerous requests such as mine you might have forgotten me, I write to respect- fully request that you forward me your recommendation at your very earliest convenience With much respect I am Sir Your Olt Servt I.M. Bradshaw <hr /> I M Bradshaw Chicago Ill Asks a letter recommending him for promotion by Brevet 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/56e93b74a0fc6c045e97b6603f0dd05a.pdf de70fff6e9e2b401c622e942f530aee4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. No. 1 Chicago Post Office July 4th 1865 Mr. I. N. Sweet Route Agt. Springfield Ill Dear Sir. Your suggestions concerning Route agents running the entire length of the route from Quincy to State line, are in accordance with my own views on the subject. Considering the Embarrassments experienced on account of sickness of Route Agents I have been recently thinking of making one run through, and your letter confirms me in the propriety of the change. You will therefore consult your colleagues and arrange among yourselves as to the particular days of your respective runs, & carry this arrangement into effect, as soon as it can be done conveniently. When you commence please report particulars to me. Yours Truly D. N. Bell Spl Agt POD <hr /> No 1 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 08 (July 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 D. N. Bell to I. N. Sweet Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514025 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. No. 1 Chicago Post Office July 4th 1865 Mr. I. N. Sweet Route Agt. Springfield Ill Dear Sir. Your suggestions concerning Route agents running the entire length of the route from Quincy to State line, are in accordance with my own views on the subject. Considering the Embarrassments experienced on account of sickness of Route Agents I have been recently thinking of making one run through, and your letter confirms me in the propriety of the change. You will therefore consult your colleagues and arrange among yourselves as to the particular days of your respective runs, & carry this arrangement into effect, as soon as it can be done conveniently. When you commence please report particulars to me. Yours Truly D. N. Bell Spl Agt POD <hr /> No 1 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/566f19fa03174e4f06b12aa845f4a081.pdf cffedef19d16d5a491acd3de4df2431d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Shawneetown July 4th 1865 Gov Richard Yates, Dear friend while many of our Citizens are enjoying a Pick Nick in the Shady grove I am lonely at home. My Dear Husband your old friend in Albany Prison Who would have thought when in days past and gone you visited our house and you and the Dr were such great friends that on the 4th of July 1865 he would be incarcerated within the walls of a prison, But so it is. This cruel slaveholders rebellion has made many changes in our Circumstances. Some are more happy others more unhappy and desolate. I am one of that number. I regret [illegible] [illegible] as it is. I must on this [illegible] Call your attention to the fact that while you surely enjoy all the privileges of an Hon American Citizen the Dr is in a felon's Cell and I his wife morn without consolation in his absence with But little hope of a better future. Here I am lonely and disconsolate But frew friends that I can call friends. I have found on lately one of the Dr's old friends that seems to take some interest for me and I get him to write this letter for me. I am in a lonely destitute condition and how to do, and what to do, is more than I know at this time. In a Conversation with my friend this morning being the anniversary of American Independence and American Liberty, He asked me if I could not think of some old friend of his that would have Some influence with the Presdent in his behalf. I named you and he Concluded he would write you a few lines, for me and try to get you to take a little interest in his behalf. I visited Washington City and Pres Lincoln (God Bless his soul) told me he must be sentenced for ten years according to Law, But that <hr /> as soon as the war was over he would be released. Now the war is over and prisoners are being release and I can see no reason why he can not be as well as many others, Now I do hope for former acquaintance sake if nothing more you will try to have him released, his punishment can't ameliorate the condition. Col Loomis' family and Dr Herod was never in a difficulty with any man a peaceable quiet Citizen, always attending to his own Business. You can do a great deal for him with Pres Johnson. Being a Senator, His Business is such that it requires his immediate attending. I can't attend to it for I don't know how. My Education is limited to almost none, my taxes must be paid and little family must be supported. [Illegible] it is not large. I do hope you will interest yourself for my sake and if you have the least Shadow of a prospect do inform me by the earliest opportunity, and if nothing can be done do the same for I want to know the best and the worst of his Case. I know I can't do anything but my friends, Master Masons & R.A. Masons can do something for distressed Mason's wife. If he can't be released or I can't get assistance from some source, I shall Certainly see hard times. My friend the writer of this is well acquainted with all the Circumstances when the Dr. after being duly Elected was suppersceded by E.W. Jones because he was sick and had to return home. The Dr has lost all his pay and been imprisoned for a long time. Still Col Loomis's life is not yet restored now. Can it ever be by all the Dr May suffer, For God's sake For humanity's sake, for my sake do something for me if you can. I remain as ever your friend Mrs Harriet Herod 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 08 (July 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 Harriet Herod to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514027 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. Shawneetown July 4th 1865 Gov Richard Yates, Dear friend while many of our Citizens are enjoying a Pick Nick in the Shady grove I am lonely at home. My Dear Husband your old friend in Albany Prison Who would have thought when in days past and gone you visited our house and you and the Dr were such great friends that on the 4th of July 1865 he would be incarcerated within the walls of a prison, But so it is. This cruel slaveholders rebellion has made many changes in our Circumstances. Some are more happy others more unhappy and desolate. I am one of that number. I regret [illegible] [illegible] as it is. I must on this [illegible] Call your attention to the fact that while you surely enjoy all the privileges of an Hon American Citizen the Dr is in a felon's Cell and I his wife morn without consolation in his absence with But little hope of a better future. Here I am lonely and disconsolate But frew friends that I can call friends. I have found on lately one of the Dr's old friends that seems to take some interest for me and I get him to write this letter for me. I am in a lonely destitute condition and how to do, and what to do, is more than I know at this time. In a Conversation with my friend this morning being the anniversary of American Independence and American Liberty, He asked me if I could not think of some old friend of his that would have Some influence with the Presdent in his behalf. I named you and he Concluded he would write you a few lines, for me and try to get you to take a little interest in his behalf. I visited Washington City and Pres Lincoln (God Bless his soul) told me he must be sentenced for ten years according to Law, But that <hr /> as soon as the war was over he would be released. Now the war is over and prisoners are being release and I can see no reason why he can not be as well as many others, Now I do hope for former acquaintance sake if nothing more you will try to have him released, his punishment can't ameliorate the condition. Col Loomis' family and Dr Herod was never in a difficulty with any man a peaceable quiet Citizen, always attending to his own Business. You can do a great deal for him with Pres Johnson. Being a Senator, His Business is such that it requires his immediate attending. I can't attend to it for I don't know how. My Education is limited to almost none, my taxes must be paid and little family must be supported. [Illegible] it is not large. I do hope you will interest yourself for my sake and if you have the least Shadow of a prospect do inform me by the earliest opportunity, and if nothing can be done do the same for I want to know the best and the worst of his Case. I know I can't do anything but my friends, Master Masons & R.A. Masons can do something for distressed Mason's wife. If he can't be released or I can't get assistance from some source, I shall Certainly see hard times. My friend the writer of this is well acquainted with all the Circumstances when the Dr. after being duly Elected was suppersceded by E.W. Jones because he was sick and had to return home. The Dr has lost all his pay and been imprisoned for a long time. Still Col Loomis's life is not yet restored now. Can it ever be by all the Dr May suffer, For God's sake For humanity's sake, for my sake do something for me if you can. I remain as ever your friend Mrs Harriet Herod 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/aac837c7550e903aa507e03744ffaa49.pdf ad3a0c595aa1da6f93e647ea441be8f8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sterling Whiteside Co Ills July 5th 1865 Richard Yates Dear Sir Will you grant me an intrusion for a few moments upon your time. Me a stranger wish no claim whatever upon your generosity and yet coming to you for a favor and with a sort of kind faith that you will not turn me away unsatisfied. I venture to approach you through the name of my noble husband Genl E N Kirk You knew him knew something of his [lofty?] character of his kind services and how many times been pleased to make acknowledgements of them to my husband's friends for these I have held you in a grateful remembrance and would thank you for them, and I have felt that to one so generous and kind I might make my strange request I have sold my beautiful home in the west. have paid or secured the pmyt of all claims against my husbands estate thus nearly closing my business as Admin next week I intend returning with my only son to my old home in Philadelphia where for reasons which I will not trouble you with I desire opening a "young ladies seminary" what I desire of you is the privelage of using your honored name as reference you will understand the full value of it to me for such a purpose tis more to be desired than gold. I am hardly able to suggest to you the means by which you are to give such elasticity to your conscience this endorsing one whom you have never known for such a responsible position unless you could set upon the belief that a husband noble gifted and good as mine was could not choose a wife wholly unworthy of him. I do not say this of myself all I can say is that I had nor have no higher aim in this life for myself and my boy than to [ineligible][memory?] of my noble treasured husband should you feel at liberty to grant the request which I have made bold to ask I shall be careful that my efforts to make my darkened life useful shall in no wise reflect discredit upon you with the hope that I may hear from you at your earliest convenience I am with highest admiration and respect yours [truly?] Mrs Edwd N Kirk No 231 North 12th st Philadelphia Pa Wm Kirk July 5, 1865 June 22, 1865 wrote her authorizing full use of my name as reference 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 08 (July 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 Edward N. Kirk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514028 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. Sterling Whiteside Co. Ills July 5th 1865 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir Will you grant me an intrusion for a few moments upon your time. Me, a stranger wish no claim whatever upon your generosity and yet coming to you for a boon, and wish a sort of blind faith that you will not turn me away unsatisfied I venture to approach you through the name of my noble Husband. Genl E. N. Kirk You knew him, knew something of his lofty character of his [Service?] services, and have many times been pleased to make acknowledgements of him to my Husband's friends, for these I have held you in grateful remembrance and would thank you for them, and I have felt that to one so generous and kind I might make my strange request I have sold my beautiful home in the West, have paid or received the payt of all claims <hr /> against my Husband's estate. Thus newly closing my business as Admin, [Nep ank?] I intend returning with my only son to my old home in Philadelphia, where, (for reasons which I will not trouble you with) I design opening a "young ladies seminary" What I desire of you is the privilege of using your honored name as reference. You will understand the full value of it to me for such a purpose,'tis more to be desired than gold," I am hardly able to suggest to you the means by which you are to give such elasticity to your conscience this endorsing one whom you have never known for such a responsible position. Unless you could act upon the belief that a Husband capable, gifted and good as mine was, could not change a wife wholly un worthy of him. I do not say this of myself all I can say is, that I had nor have no higher aim in this life for myself and my boy than to be entirely worthy of my [Earth?] treasured Husband <hr /> Should you feel at liberty to grant the request which I have made bold to ask I shall be careful that my efforts to make my darkened life useful shall in no wise reflect discredit upon you With the hope that I may hear from you at your earliest convenience I am with highest Admiration And Respect Yours Tr Mrs Edwd N Kirk No 231 North 12th St Philadelphia Pa <hr /> Mrs Kirk July 5 1865 June 22, 1865 Wrote her authorizing full use of my name as reference 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/600ca75e9faadc7002f53abbfa00cddd.pdf 452675fc2bfd76c59992da1a7de35a61 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington City D.C. July 4th 1865 Sir A week or so since I ventured to address you, asking you for your influence to help me get a situation in one of the Departments. As I have received no answer to my letter, my extreme anxiety forces me to write to you again as it is possible my first letter did not reach you. If you will recommend me to Mr. McCulloch, or either one of the Auditors of the Treasury Department if for only the position of a messenger, I shall ever be truly grateful to you for your kindness. I am now nineteen years of age, and I wish to burden my father any longer to support me since he is growing old, and his health is very delicate, and he has a large family of helpless children to provide for. <hr /> Will you please send me a recommendation or a letter of introduction, to any one in either of the Departments, who can give me a situation and you will place me under life long obligations. I am sir Very respectfully you obedt servant Emilio Bastianelli Washington D.C. Hon. R.R. Yates Springfield, Ill. Box 800 <hr /> Bastianelli Sent [Two?] Letters Emilio Bastianelli Washington DC Asks a letter recommending him to be made messenger at some Department at Washington DC See indorsement 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 08 (July 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 Emilio Bastianelli to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514029 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 City D.C. July 4th 1865 Sir A week or so since I ventured to address you, asking you for your influence to help me get a situation in one of the Departments. As I have received no answer to my letter, my extreme anxiety forces me to write to you again as it is possible my first letter did not reach you. If you will recommend me to Mr. McCulloch, or either one of the Auditors of the Treasury Department if for only the position of a messenger, I shall ever be truly grateful to you for your kindness. I am now nineteen years of age, and I wish to burden my father any longer to support me since he is growing old, and his health is very delicate, and he has a large family of helpless children to provide for. <hr /> Will you please send me a recommendation or a letter of introduction, to any one in either of the Departments, who can give me a situation and you will place me under life long obligations. I am sir Very respectfully you obedt servant Emilio Bastianelli Washington D.C. Hon. R.R. Yates Springfield, Ill. Box 800 <hr /> Bastianelli Sent [Two?] Letters Emilio Bastianelli Washington DC Asks a letter recommending him to be made messenger at some Department at Washington DC See indorsement 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/bd760c8a98bd6de770d19657a9856ac0.pdf 41e3f5be2bb80180322e9e9a2650c3ba Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois State Sanitary Commission Claim Department Springfield, Ills. July 7, 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir Among the numerous letters awaiting my return from our 4th July excursion, I found one from Mr. George Wright an old, wealthy and worthy citizen of Carrollton, Green County. You doubtless know him well, as he is one of your finest and most influential friends in that section. He is an applicant for permission to open the National Bank in that Town, and asks me to see you and request a letter from you to the Comptroller of the National Currency at Washington, in his behalf and commending the measure. This morning I have written Mr. Wright that I would address you on the subject and in that way communicate to you his request. He is a total stranger to all at Washington, and believes that a word from you would be very advantageous to him. Please aid him and oblige. Your Obedient Servant John R. Woods <hr /> John R Woods for Geo Wright Carrollton National Bank July 22 Sent Wright letter to McCulloch 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 08 (July 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 1865-07-07 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514030 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, Ills. July 7, 1865 Gov Yates Dear Sir Among the numerous letters awaiting my return from our 4th July excursion, I found one from Mr. George Wright an old, wealthy and worthy citizen of Carrollton, Green County. You doubtless know him well, as he is one of your finest and most influential friends in that section. He is an applicant for permission to open the National Bank in that Town, and asks me to see you and request a letter from you to the Comptroller of the National Currency at Washington, in his behalf and commending the measure. This morning I have written Mr. Wright that I would address you on the subject and in that way communicate to you his request. He is a total stranger to all at Washington, and believes that a word from you would be very advantageous to him. Please aid him and oblige. Your Obedient Servant John R. Woods <hr /> John R Woods for Geo Wright Carrollton National Bank July 22 Sent Wright letter to McCulloch 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/18dfd52162fd1d7660cfcd8052a50411.pdf 611596faa3b21556d016c1e4f2df7b13 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Office Provost Marshal, Eleventh District Illinois Olney July 8, 1865 Hon Richard Yates, U S Senator Jacksonville, Ill Dear Sir The unconditional Union knew of this (Richland) and adjoining counties are anxious to give a reception dinner to our brave boys who are coming home from the army. First as an expression of our gratitude for; and high appreciation of their Services, and their devotion to our country. And Second, to let them know who are and have been their friends. I am authorized to say that it is the earnest desire of all loyal men, that you be [illegible] and [illegible] there. And I am requested to ask (if you can come,) that you fix a day that will suit your convenience, in not [ineligible][ineligible]two and, not over four weeks, if possible. I am very respectfully your obt servant J.C. Scott---- J. C. Scott Olney Inviting to [illegible] Reception. July 22, '65 Answered could not go - absence 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 08 (July 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. C. Scott to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514031 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. Office Provost Marshal, Eleventh District Illinois Olney July 8, 1865 Hon Richard Yates, U S Senator Jacksonville, Ill Dear Sir The unconditional Union knew of this (Richland) and adjoining counties are anxious to give a reception dinner to our brave boys who are coming home from the army. First as an expression of our gratitude for; and high appreciation of their Services, and their devotion to our country. And Second, to let them know who are and have been their friends. I am authorized to say that it is the earnest desire of all loyal men, that you be [illegible] and [illegible] there. And I am requested to ask (if you can come,) that you fix a day that will suit your convenience, in not [ineligible][ineligible]two and, not over four weeks, if possible. I am very respectfully your obt servant J.C. Scott---- J. C. Scott Olney Inviting to [illegible] Reception. July 22, '65 Answered could not go - absence 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/99f47e184eb4f85dc41e18b65c77d34a.pdf 61b44fafda615c318d476c6f5d07d0ac Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. John B. Wright, Attorney at Law & Notary Public, Real Estate and Collection Agent. Havana, Ill. July 8th, 1865 Hon Rich D Yates Sir Mr. Geo. Stuart has directed me as his atty to obtain a decree of partition of the lands adjoining the Town of Mason City in this Co. Owing to the negligence of the Recorder it is almost impossible to ascertain correctly what if any conveyances have been mad for a year past. At Mr Stuart's suggestion I desire to know whether you have conveyed any part of your interest in the lands in question. If so to whom and whether you are willing to join Mr Stuart in the Petition Respectfully Your Obd Servt J B Wright Wrote him July 18th that I was willing to join him in this Petition + had not sold any of lands in question I believe. <hr /> Tallula Ills July 16th 1865 Dear Yates The land in question is a remnant of the 320 that Mason City was laid out on we still have about 120 Acres that was not [plotted?] in to Lots located north + South of the town plot I know of no way to divide it only by the mode indicated in the [picture?] To my knowledge you have not parted with any of the land in question I have bargined my undivided interest in said Tract on remnant of Land for which I am to get $50. per Acre in cash as soon as I am able to Execute a sufficient Deed [Warrick?] says I sold it to cheap. The Lands in question could be partitioned in the manor you suggest but Judge Harriet's Decree made a Bolox of Law Equety and Mason City interests generally sofar as his thick Pate could <hr /> I have read your Elgin Oration cant you manage to have it Pub. in [paper?] form it is one of your proudest efforts it is a 4th July speech bran new you deal with the surroundings that restz heavily upon the Grandsons of the Patriots of -76 as a statesman only can do. have you noticed as a general rule the last 4th efforts have been complete failures the Waters have been to deep + turbed for ordinary mariners. I hope to see you soon Truly [illegible] Greene <hr /> Dear Green - Pleas return this with your answer whether you know about the arrangement spoken of within - and whether the parties could not agree upon a Division by arbitrator - Also have I sold any part of this land to be divided and oblige Your friend (July 13. 1865) Richard Yates (Rec'd this letter today) (over) <hr /> Return this letter as I have not answered - You must read my Elgin Speech - they say I was great in it -. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 08 (July 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. Wright to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-08 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514032 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. John B. Wright, Attorney at Law & Notary Public, Real Estate and Collection Agent. Havana, Ill. July 8th, 1865 Hon Rich D Yates Sir Mr. Geo. Stuart has directed me as his atty to obtain a decree of partition of the lands adjoining the Town of Mason City in this Co. Owing to the negligence of the Recorder it is almost impossible to ascertain correctly what if any conveyances have been mad for a year past. At Mr Stuart's suggestion I desire to know whether you have conveyed any part of your interest in the lands in question. If so to whom and whether you are willing to join Mr Stuart in the Petition Respectfully Your Obd Servt J B Wright Wrote him July 18th that I was willing to join him in this Petition + had not sold any of lands in question I believe. <hr /> Tallula Ills July 16th 1865 Dear Yates The land in question is a remnant of the 320 that Mason City was laid out on we still have about 120 Acres that was not [plotted?] in to Lots located north + South of the town plot I know of no way to divide it only by the mode indicated in the [picture?] To my knowledge you have not parted with any of the land in question I have bargined my undivided interest in said Tract on remnant of Land for which I am to get $50. per Acre in cash as soon as I am able to Execute a sufficient Deed [Warrick?] says I sold it to cheap. The Lands in question could be partitioned in the manor you suggest but Judge Harriet's Decree made a Bolox of Law Equety and Mason City interests generally sofar as his thick Pate could <hr /> I have read your Elgin Oration cant you manage to have it Pub. in [paper?] form it is one of your proudest efforts it is a 4th July speech bran new you deal with the surroundings that restz heavily upon the Grandsons of the Patriots of -76 as a statesman only can do. have you noticed as a general rule the last 4th efforts have been complete failures the Waters have been to deep + turbed for ordinary mariners. I hope to see you soon Truly [illegible] Greene <hr /> Dear Green - Pleas return this with your answer whether you know about the arrangement spoken of within - and whether the parties could not agree upon a Division by arbitrator - Also have I sold any part of this land to be divided and oblige Your friend (July 13. 1865) Richard Yates (Rec'd this letter today) (over) <hr /> Return this letter as I have not answered - You must read my Elgin Speech - they say I was great in it -. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2c25730d5c004fd4c4aa66c5c8292bd8.pdf 6c9402fd0c50ffdf89cd260cbc5cd3a6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. July 10th, 1865. Hon Richard Yates Sir, I have the honor, very respectfully, to inform you that having served three years with the Chicago Board of Trade Battery of this City, I have been Mustered out of the Service & Am Now a Citizen. I had the honor to address you about one Year ago, whilst our Battery was in Alabama, in reference to a Chaplaincy in the Army which I was Anscious to obtain at that time. I had the honor to receive Some three or four Communications from You very Kindly promising to do what you Could to obtain this Appointment. I did Not Succeed, however for want of influence. I am wanting a Clerkship Just now, And would respectively request your powerful influence in My behalf. I can Keep Books, Correspond, Invoice, etc. etc., Send Your unexceptionable Testimonials. This is a hasty Specimen of My Writing hoping to hear from You I am Sir, very respectfully, your obed Serv Robert Barry address Care of Gould & Brothers, Chicago P. S. over <hr /> P. S. One word from you will obtain for Me a position in Any of the Depts, I Care Not which. I want to Keep Employed & out of debt RB <hr /> Robt. Barry Chicago Late of Chi B. Of Trade Battery - July 10.' 65 Applies for Clerkship 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 08 (July 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 Robert Barry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514033 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. July 10th, 1865. Hon Richard Yates Sir, I have the honor, very respectfully, to inform you that having served three years with the Chicago Board of Trade Battery of this City, I have been Mustered out of the Service & Am Now a Citizen. I had the honor to address you about one Year ago, whilst our Battery was in Alabama, in reference to a Chaplaincy in the Army which I was Anscious to obtain at that time. I had the honor to receive Some three or four Communications from You very Kindly promising to do what you Could to obtain this Appointment. I did Not Succeed, however for want of influence. I am wanting a Clerkship Just now, And would respectively request your powerful influence in My behalf. I can Keep Books, Correspond, Invoice, etc. etc., Send Your unexceptionable Testimonials. This is a hasty Specimen of My Writing hoping to hear from You I am Sir, very respectfully, your obed Serv Robert Barry address Care of Gould & Brothers, Chicago P. S. over <hr /> P. S. One word from you will obtain for Me a position in Any of the Depts, I Care Not which. I want to Keep Employed & out of debt RB <hr /> Robt. Barry Chicago Late of Chi B. Of Trade Battery - July 10.' 65 Applies for Clerkship 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/5fb1535e446d0a1dfe9e2d81b915668d.pdf ab136b803f4c54d60def34fccada3f5b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 10th 1865 Hon Rich Yates Dr Sir Some time since I received your letter inclosing Communication to the Attorney General which I forwarded. Have not as yet had any answer. I would feel highly gratified and at the same time feel under perpetual obligation to you if you succeed in the matter. I have sold out at Havana and propose this Fall hunting new location. I think some of trying Misourie and would feel much obliged if you would inclose to me letter of Introduction to the Governor of that State. That is provided always you can do so. I trust however that your influence together with that of Judge Davis will secure me the appointment desired. Most Truly Yours Wm Walker <hr /> Wrote him - sent him letter to Gov. Fletcher July 13, 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 08 (July 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 William Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-10 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514034 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Springfield July 10th 1865 Hon Rich Yates Dr Sir Some time since I received your letter inclosing Communication to the Attorney General which I forwarded. Have not as yet had any answer. I would feel highly gratified and at the same time feel under perpetual obligation to you if you succeed in the matter. I have sold out at Havana and propose this Fall hunting new location. I think some of trying Misourie and would feel much obliged if you would inclose to me letter of Introduction to the Governor of that State. That is provided always you can do so. I trust however that your influence together with that of Judge Davis will secure me the appointment desired. Most Truly Yours Wm Walker <hr /> Wrote him - sent him letter to Gov. Fletcher July 13, 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/68188942a4c6536a2b0c13fc100ec940.pdf 71f907eebc76c8fa7d02b60743dad0e4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With James L. Kilpatrick letter 7/12/65 Danville Ills. July 11th 1865 Hon. Richd Yates My Dear Friend, The bearer my old Friend former Editor & publisher of the Vermilion County Press, James D. Killpatrick visits you in Reference to the Post office at this place. Mr. Kilpatrick has just Returned from the army he went out with our much lamented & mutual Friend Col. Hannan who was killed at Kennesaw Mountain. Mr. K. like many others who Returned from the army is out of Business & has not the means nor the inclination to Remain Idle and as many of our people think a change in the [P.M.?] at this place is [denounced?] under the circumstances he upon the advice of some of his ---- friends thought best to call on you in Reference thereto [Mr. K ?] has always been a [illegible] union. [illegible] & has shown his devotion to his country by leaving his little family & taking his life in his hand & going out in the [believe?] of that country in her darkest hour. any favor that you may Show the bearer will be duly appreciated by me & in the event that a change is sought to be made, I Shall take it as a personal favor if you will do what you can to assist the bearer who is & has been our mutual friend I am very unwell as our friend will tell you but hope you are well Verry Respectfully Your friend Truly J. Peters ---- I endorse the statments of Senator Peters and also Join him in this request hope you will interest yourself in behalf of our mutual Friend I. L. Tincher ---- Peter L Tincher [illegible] Killpatrick for Post Master July 21, 1865 Sent Killpatrick letter to [Dennisen?] 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 08 (July 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 J. Peters to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514035 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 L. Kilpatrick letter 7/12/65 Danville Ills. July 11th 1865 Hon. Richd Yates My Dear Friend, The bearer my old Friend former Editor & publisher of the Vermilion County Press, James D. Killpatrick visits you in Reference to the Post office at this place. Mr. Kilpatrick has just Returned from the army he went out with our much lamented & mutual Friend Col. Hannan who was killed at Kennesaw Mountain. Mr. K. like many others who Returned from the army is out of Business & has not the means nor the inclination to Remain Idle and as many of our people think a change in the [P.M.?] at this place is [denounced?] under the circumstances he upon the advice of some of his ---- friends thought best to call on you in Reference thereto [Mr. K ?] has always been a [illegible] union. [illegible] & has shown his devotion to his country by leaving his little family & taking his life in his hand & going out in the [believe?] of that country in her darkest hour. any favor that you may Show the bearer will be duly appreciated by me & in the event that a change is sought to be made, I Shall take it as a personal favor if you will do what you can to assist the bearer who is & has been our mutual friend I am very unwell as our friend will tell you but hope you are well Verry Respectfully Your friend Truly J. Peters ---- I endorse the statments of Senator Peters and also Join him in this request hope you will interest yourself in behalf of our mutual Friend I. L. Tincher ---- Peter L Tincher [illegible] Killpatrick for Post Master July 21, 1865 Sent Killpatrick letter to [Dennisen?] 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/f76aeee3a2eb1cda4296416d4161e22a.pdf 53dcdd5fd5732b2471582fdb6c6c9270 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New Orleans July 12, 1865 Gov. Yates Dear Governor I have written you once before and I have not yet received an answer at which I am not surprised knowing your time is fully confined with other and more important correspondents yet faithful to the promise I made you that I would occasionally communicate with you and inform you of how matters were progressing here I now proceed to do the same. I am still employed by Indy Kellogg in the Custom House having a position as Clerk in the auditors office at a salary of $1,600.00/a year. My health and that of my family is good as usual. The Judg's health is good and he is in my opinion conducting the affairs of the Custom House with ability giving general satisfaction to all and all you will I am in hopes after I become [illegible] with the turnings of the Custom House that the Judg will give me a more prominent position with an increased salary. That matter I have entirely with the Judg having <hr /> full confidence in his friendship and that when he deems it proper he will do what is right in the premises. The Judg in my opinion has made a good impression here and from his continued attention to the business will give satisfaction at Washington. He has my best wishes for his prosperity - I suppose you will expect from me my opinion regarding Louisiana politics. Well they are in such a mixed condition that it is almost impossible to make a definite decision upon them. Since the surrender or capitulation of the Rebel Army thousands have return to the city and their home. They come here in quite a defiant manner. They declare they were not whipped but [illegible] and that under different circumstances they could succeed that is with more able Leaders. I am of the opinion that they still adhere to Davis position that there is an [illegible] Gulf between the North and the South and that although they have been broken in their Military Power yet they will yet accomplish their ends through the Ballot Box and they in my opinion are still and quietly working to that end. It is quite frequently asserted here by Rebels that the Southern men will go home here in a hurry yet <hr /> with their [illegible] broken many think that they will make it uncomfortable for us to remain here. With Gen Wells in their influence I am of the opinion they will carry it out. He is a bad man. He has put into responsible positions all the Rebels he could and by holding the offices they exercise a powerful influence. My opinion is this state is not yet prepared for self government. They are too unsettled entirely and if the military power is withdrawn from here we can pack our knapsacks and leave. Hence Governor I give it as my opinion that the enactment of a State Constitution is a "farce" not in the least respected by the Executive and only used and recognized when it suits the [illegible] of the Rebels and in your official action permit me to say that if you advocate the appointment of Provisional Governor for the state of Louisiana you will prevent anarchy and the sooner restore the state to loyalty by so doing. My kind regard to yourself and family. I am with respect your ob sevt Charles H. Fox <hr /> Charles H. Fox New Orleans La Salary $1600 - [illegible] for more Louisiana politics mixed. Rebels control too much. You should advocate the appointment of Provisional Governor. 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 08 (July 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles H. Fox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514036 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New Orleans July 12, 1865 Gov. Yates Dear Governor I have written you once before and I have not yet received an answer at which I am not surprised knowing your time is fully confined with other and more important correspondents yet faithful to the promise I made you that I would occasionally communicate with you and inform you of how matters were progressing here I now proceed to do the same. I am still employed by Indy Kellogg in the Custom House having a position as Clerk in the auditors office at a salary of $1,600.00/a year. My health and that of my family is good as usual. The Judg's health is good and he is in my opinion conducting the affairs of the Custom House with ability giving general satisfaction to all and all you will I am in hopes after I become [illegible] with the turnings of the Custom House that the Judg will give me a more prominent position with an increased salary. That matter I have entirely with the Judg having <hr /> full confidence in his friendship and that when he deems it proper he will do what is right in the premises. The Judg in my opinion has made a good impression here and from his continued attention to the business will give satisfaction at Washington. He has my best wishes for his prosperity - I suppose you will expect from me my opinion regarding Louisiana politics. Well they are in such a mixed condition that it is almost impossible to make a definite decision upon them. Since the surrender or capitulation of the Rebel Army thousands have return to the city and their home. They come here in quite a defiant manner. They declare they were not whipped but [illegible] and that under different circumstances they could succeed that is with more able Leaders. I am of the opinion that they still adhere to Davis position that there is an [illegible] Gulf between the North and the South and that although they have been broken in their Military Power yet they will yet accomplish their ends through the Ballot Box and they in my opinion are still and quietly working to that end. It is quite frequently asserted here by Rebels that the Southern men will go home here in a hurry yet <hr /> with their [illegible] broken many think that they will make it uncomfortable for us to remain here. With Gen Wells in their influence I am of the opinion they will carry it out. He is a bad man. He has put into responsible positions all the Rebels he could and by holding the offices they exercise a powerful influence. My opinion is this state is not yet prepared for self government. They are too unsettled entirely and if the military power is withdrawn from here we can pack our knapsacks and leave. Hence Governor I give it as my opinion that the enactment of a State Constitution is a "farce" not in the least respected by the Executive and only used and recognized when it suits the [illegible] of the Rebels and in your official action permit me to say that if you advocate the appointment of Provisional Governor for the state of Louisiana you will prevent anarchy and the sooner restore the state to loyalty by so doing. My kind regard to yourself and family. I am with respect your ob sevt Charles H. Fox <hr /> Charles H. Fox New Orleans La Salary $1600 - [illegible] for more Louisiana politics mixed. Rebels control too much. You should advocate the appointment of Provisional Governor. 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/0735afa9c09717aed5bb005cc3fd07fd.pdf 69e441f47cabb2b1548fd55d3dce74f1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With J.L. Tincher letter 7/11/65 Jacksonville July 12/65 Gov. Yates: Enclosed you will find a letter from Judge J. Peters, endorsed by John L. Tincher, urging you to use your influence in getting me the appointment of Postmaster at Danville. I came up to see you, in person, and they left it to me to tell you why they wanted the change. The citizens want a change in the office, and although I have not circulated a Petition yet, I have the assurance of all the leading business men and county officers that they will sign it. Mr. Kingsbury, the present incumbent, does not attend to the office at all, being absent for weeks at a time, leaving the entire control of the office to a fellow who was imported from Indiana, about the time the "draft" was to take effect there. The Judge wanted me to apologize for the appearance of his letter. He has been quite sick. Governor, I expect you know better what I want than I do myself. Will you please drop me a line telling me what to do? Will your recommendation to the Dep't be sufficient, or will Mr. Bromwell have to be consulted? I have a poor chance to write here, and will have to ask you to excuse this scrawl. If I am successful in the application I will faithfully perform the duties, and then I will give employment to an old Soldier who has served 16 months in Rebel prison pens. Governor, please write me a note telling me just what to do. I can get up the Petition at any time and send to you if necessary. Allow me to congratulate you on your Elgin oration. If that is printed in phamplet (sic) form I want some of them. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain Your friend James D. Kilpatrick 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 08 (July 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 D. Kilpatrick to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514037 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. With J.L. Tincher letter 7/11/65 Jacksonville July 12/65 Gov. Yates: Enclosed you will find a letter from Judge J. Peters, endorsed by John L. Tincher, urging you to use your influence in getting me the appointment of Postmaster at Danville. I came up to see you, in person, and they left it to me to tell you why they wanted the change. The citizens want a change in the office, and although I have not circulated a Petition yet, I have the assurance of all the leading business men and county officers that they will sign it. Mr. Kingsbury, the present incumbent, does not attend to the office at all, being absent for weeks at a time, leaving the entire control of the office to a fellow who was imported from Indiana, about the time the "draft" was to take effect there. The Judge wanted me to apologize for the appearance of his letter. He has been quite sick. Governor, I expect you know better what I want than I do myself. Will you please drop me a line telling me what to do? Will your recommendation to the Dep't be sufficient, or will Mr. Bromwell have to be consulted? I have a poor chance to write here, and will have to ask you to excuse this scrawl. If I am successful in the application I will faithfully perform the duties, and then I will give employment to an old Soldier who has served 16 months in Rebel prison pens. Governor, please write me a note telling me just what to do. I can get up the Petition at any time and send to you if necessary. Allow me to congratulate you on your Elgin oration. If that is printed in phamplet (sic) form I want some of them. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain Your friend James D. Kilpatrick 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/627c457da9a16408f29d89314c45ad5b.pdf da154ad063ca193f54238ffc02beee21 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago July 13/65 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir: The Man who went down to set up your mantles has returned. He says that the mantles arrived safely and that he has made you a very nice job. We bought the grates for you of Massrs. Prickett & Grysdale. The man left their bill for grates and silver trimmings at your place and you can [illegible] amt. of same to them. Enclosed please find bill of mantles for amount of which we have today drawn on you. Hope that everything will be satisfactory to you. We remain Respectfully Yours, Chicago Marble Co. Hand w draft for mantles to Wilson & Co. Jacksonville to be forwarded. 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 08 (July 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 Chicago Marble Company to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514038 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago July 13/65 Hon. Richard Yates Dear Sir: The Man who went down to set up your mantles has returned. He says that the mantles arrived safely and that he has made you a very nice job. We bought the grates for you of Massrs. Prickett & Grysdale. The man left their bill for grates and silver trimmings at your place and you can [illegible] amt. of same to them. Enclosed please find bill of mantles for amount of which we have today drawn on you. Hope that everything will be satisfactory to you. We remain Respectfully Yours, Chicago Marble Co. Hand w draft for mantles to Wilson & Co. Jacksonville to be forwarded. 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/066fe04c1bdfc4beae47a9187b163b7d.pdf 8d0eaf82140872b2381389350ced68a8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago July 13 1865 My Dear Governor, Will you do me the favor to endorse the enclosed letter, & forward it, to the [illegible] H. [illegible] , me, [illegible] of [illegible] has [illegible] to the [illegible] you gave him & will do especially well in the [illegible] army. I regret that I did not meet you [illegible]. I went to the [illegible] this morning & learned that you had just gone. [illegible] truly yours E. P. Ferry PS Let me know when you go to Washington. I will try & go [illegible] with you [illegible] meet you [illegible] Ferry 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 08 (July 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E. P. Ferry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-13 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514039 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago July 13 1865 My Dear Governor, Will you do me the favor to endorse the enclosed letter, & forward it, to the [illegible] H. [illegible] , me, [illegible] of [illegible] has [illegible] to the [illegible] you gave him & will do especially well in the [illegible] army. I regret that I did not meet you [illegible]. I went to the [illegible] this morning & learned that you had just gone. [illegible] truly yours E. P. Ferry PS Let me know when you go to Washington. I will try & go [illegible] with you [illegible] meet you [illegible] Ferry 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/1fd4a347966a73d50f8ca5bd043eef48.pdf 23fe3bcb671d8c712c0e67484b7d19b5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Columbus, O, July 15 1865, Hon. Richard Yates, Springfield, Ill. Dear Sir, You know something of my labors for the west in exposing domestic traitors. State offices in Indiana and Ohio & Senator Lane & Sherman have united in asking for me a Brevet in the regular army in which for four years I have been and am now a Colonel, for service at the west the last three years. My arrest of Constable in your state was one of the first steps to quiet Eastern Illinois. If you feel that my labor also benefitted Illinois, can you give me a letter to the President uniting in the request. It is a formal recognition of my labor merely; but they had their value as null or labor in the field. My address for a week will be this city. Very respectfully & Truly Yours Henry B. Carrington Brig Gen, U.S.A Col 18 US [illegible] <hr /> Brig. Gen. H. B. Carrington July 19, 1865 Sent the letter requested 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 08 (July 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 Henry B. Carrington to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514040 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Columbus, O, July 15 1865, Hon. Richard Yates, Springfield, Ill. Dear Sir, You know something of my labors for the west in exposing domestic traitors. State offices in Indiana and Ohio & Senator Lane & Sherman have united in asking for me a Brevet in the regular army in which for four years I have been and am now a Colonel, for service at the west the last three years. My arrest of Constable in your state was one of the first steps to quiet Eastern Illinois. If you feel that my labor also benefitted Illinois, can you give me a letter to the President uniting in the request. It is a formal recognition of my labor merely; but they had their value as null or labor in the field. My address for a week will be this city. Very respectfully & Truly Yours Henry B. Carrington Brig Gen, U.S.A Col 18 US [illegible] <hr /> Brig. Gen. H. B. Carrington July 19, 1865 Sent the letter requested 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/7a7312095b624667a116b576abc3a412.pdf bac6c3f35870a3759deed53831209e6f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago July 17/65. Hon R. Yates [Illegible] Did we understand each other about the time to leave for Lake Superior? I called at 4 PM Thursday July 6, the time indicated as I intended and as you were not in I fear there may have been a mistake about the time which I should regret very much as well as a most satisfactory trip all [illegible] very much your [illegible] Please advise me. if I was in fault about understanding & if so accept my best apology Yours very truly J H Bowen ---- [Illegible] July 18.65 Not his fault [Illegible] J. H. Bowen Chicago -- 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 08 (July 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. H. Bowen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514041 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago July 17/65. Hon R. Yates [Illegible] Did we understand each other about the time to leave for Lake Superior? I called at 4 PM Thursday July 6, the time indicated as I intended and as you were not in I fear there may have been a mistake about the time which I should regret very much as well as a most satisfactory trip all [illegible] very much your [illegible] Please advise me. if I was in fault about understanding & if so accept my best apology Yours very truly J H Bowen ---- [Illegible] July 18.65 Not his fault [Illegible] J. H. Bowen Chicago -- 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/fc56f5f15776fac423dcd02930e6a4bb.pdf 85b54e107ebc9fa45469042729ae811a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. John B. Wright Attorney at Law & Notary Public Real Estate and Collecting Agent Havana, Ill. July 17th, 1865 Hon Rich Yates Dear Sir Matters of the 13th came to hand to day - [illegible] - I am indeed grateful to you for your letter to Governor Fletcher and trust that I will not in the future those or Elsewhere, disafront [illegible] [illegible] in his Excellency- In regard to Judge Davis I only know him as a friend [illegible][illegible] letter to atty General [illegible][illegible][illegible] to think that [illegible] had [illegible] mentioned the Subject to him, I am confident that he would place no obstacle in the way - If you will give me his address I will write to him I have not asked any one but yourself and [illegible] about his mother Because - I would rather be [illegible] obligated to you Yours truly W Walker ---- W Walker Havana Ill wants Judge Davis' address Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 08 (July 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. Walker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514042 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. John B. Wright. Attorney at Law & Notary Public. Real Estate and Collecting Agent. Havana, Ill. July 17th, 1865 Hon Rich Yates Dr Sir Yours of the 13th Inst came to hand to day. Governor, I am indeed Grateful to you for your letter to Governor Fletcher and trust that I will not in the future, those or Elsewhere, disapoint Either you or his Excellency. In regard to Judge Davis I only know him as a Friend, and your letter to atty General Speed led me to think that you had perhaps mentioned the Subject to him. I am confident that he would place no obstacle in the way. If you will give me his address I will write to him I have not asked any one but yourself & Green about this matter Because, I would rather be under obligations to You alone. Yours Truly W Walker ---- W Walker Havana Ill Wants Judge Davis' address No answer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. This transcription is Complete. Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f734e9fff754cc17699c7977287c549d.pdf ff3eba4a7d34b2bc5027e1b3f1b97791 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Aurora Ill July 18. 1865 Hon Richard Gates Jacksonville Ill Sir: I take the liberty of enclosing to you a copy of the charter and ByLaws of the Aurora Library Association, and to request you to put it upon your list of the persons and institutions to whom you send public documents. The Association is now thoroughly organized, and starts off with every prospect of success--It will be kept in rooms provided by the City in the New City Hall as soon as the building is completed. We desire to make it a Library worth referring to especially in all matters connected with the country-government- its institutions, laws, and history. We mean to get off merely popular works, only enough to make it popular, and to ensure its success. There is no institution of the kind in this part of the State except at Chicago, and all the professional men feel the need of one here. I write at the suggestion of Allen & Bangs <pre>who, as well as myself are actively interested </pre> in the matter and who hope that through <hr /> you and Farnsworth one will get all national documents of value. Very Respty Y Eugene Caufield <hr /> Aurora Library Association requesting Docs, Ansd, I would send them. 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 08 (July 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 22 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 Eugene Caufield to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514043 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. Aurora Ill July 18. 1865 Hon Richard Gates Jacksonville Ill Sir: I take the liberty of enclosing to you a copy of the charter and ByLaws of the Aurora Library Association, and to request you to put it upon your list of the persons and institutions to whom you send public documents. The Association is now thoroughly organized, and starts off with every prospect of success--It will be kept in rooms provided by the City in the New City Hall as soon as the building is completed. We desire to make it a Library worth referring to especially in all matters connected with the country-government- its institutions, laws, and history. We mean to get off merely popular works, only enough to make it popular, and to ensure its success. There is no institution of the kind in this part of the State except at Chicago, and all the professional men feel the need of one here. I write at the suggestion of Allen & Bangs <pre>who, as well as myself are actively interested </pre> in the matter and who hope that through <hr /> you and Farnsworth one will get all national documents of value. Very Respty Y Eugene Caufield <hr /> Aurora Library Association requesting Docs, Ansd, I would send them. 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/9cf21aeccb8ed04da7cfd491896bf483.pdf dd30497d5fb1a5968bed18efe4dd6e19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Custom House, Collector's Office. New Orleans, July 19, 1865 Hon. Rich Yates U. S. Senator Dear Governor I have written you several times since my arrival here and informed you how I am situated, what salary I obtain and in what I am employed. I have great occasion to thank you for the favors I have received from you and hope the time not far distant when I can be of service to you I have written you my opinion of the Political condition of this state in a former communication and I have not yet discussed anything to change my former expressed opinion. Gov. Wells in my opinion is pursing a course that it is entirely antagonistical to the Government and the Free State Party. He is appointing daily men to responsible offices who are "Rebels" and who have but recently returned to the state former officers in the Rebel Army "is that right" I say "No" it is wrong thus encouraged they defy Union men and insultingly declare that the South in a short period will be in the same <hr /> condition as before the Rebellion "to wit" Southerners will rule this Country and [Western?] & Northern Men can get a leave of absence from here or local Laws will be enacted so stringent that a Northern Man will be compelled remain away from here. "I have heard it boldly [asserted?] that the coming Legislature will enact a Law that all Non Residents - will be compelled to take out their papers here after a residence of twenty on years before being allowed the right of franchise. That I heard at a Copperhead meeting a few evenings since. how can we have a Republican Govemnt in that way. Governor these states must have a Provisional Governor and a standing army to protect the Loyal inhabitants or they will all be compelled to leave. The Rebels are largely in the majority and they control the Ballott Box consequently elect their own officers to pass such Laws as will further their intent and when that transpires God help the poor Negro. I see but one remedy and the is to share a Provisional Government and Congress if they can Constitutionally pass Laws give the Negro <hr /> the right of Franchise. This is a question which has agitated my mind much since my arrival here. The Constitution directs Congress to pass Uniform [illegible] Laws. Cannot you under that clause enfranchise the Negro - I am aware that the prejudice exists in the mind of the people against the Negro franchise. and if Universal Suffrage cannot yet be attained, cannot a limited suffrage be granted and afterwards obtain when the people become more enlightened yet all denied. These matters you are far more experienced in than I am and please accept the above as suggestions. Judg. Kellogg still retains his good health and very much engaged in business herein with the cares of office. I sometimes feel sorry for him with so much New business on his hands, but he is adequate to the task. The Judg has made many warm friends since his arrival here, uniformly courteous to all with a genial disposition. Kind hearted: he will in my opinion if this state can settle down [to?] a government take a seat beside you in the ref. Senate as a member from Louisiana and God knows he has my best wishes and shall <hr /> have my [illegible] in full for his benefit. he is a good friend of mine and I appreciate it. Gov. there is a vacancy here in the surveyors office. That is the surveyor is only acting surveyor, He is Name is Tricker. he was appointed a special agent of the Laws dept and assigned to duty as surveyor. consequently under the old Law under which Judg Kellogg holds this is a vacancy. cannot and will not give assist me to obtain it. I do not want the application made for me as an Illinoisian but as a Citizen of Louisiana an application from you I am confident would secure it. But if you in your judgement think it would in the slightest degree inpune or injure Judge Kellogg's position don't make any effort for me. I leave the matter with you with full confidence you will act in the premesis knowledge with many wishes for your health and prosperity and that of your family, I am sin yours &c Chas. H. Fox <hr />Charles H. Fox New Orleans July 19 1865 Political Aspect of Louisiana, Negroe, Suffrage, Provisional Government There is a vacancy there in the Surveyor's Office, Wants you to get it for him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 08 (July 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 5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles A. Fox to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514044 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Custom House, Collector's Office. New Orleans, July 19, 1865 Hon. Rich Yates U. S. Senator Dear Governor I have written you several times since my arrival here and informed you how I am situated, what salary I obtain and in what I am employed. I have great occasion to thank you for the favors I have received from you and hope the time not far distant when I can be of service to you I have written you my opinion of the Political condition of this state in a former communication and I have not yet discussed anything to change my former expressed opinion. Gov. Wells in my opinion is pursing a course that it is entirely antagonistical to the Government and the Free State Party. He is appointing daily men to responsible offices who are "Rebels" and who have but recently returned to the state former officers in the Rebel Army "is that right" I say "No" it is wrong thus encouraged they defy Union men and insultingly declare that the South in a short period will be in the same <hr /> condition as before the Rebellion "to wit" Southerners will rule this Country and [Western?] & Northern Men can get a leave of absence from here or local Laws will be enacted so stringent that a Northern Man will be compelled remain away from here. "I have heard it boldly [asserted?] that the coming Legislature will enact a Law that all Non Residents - will be compelled to take out their papers here after a residence of twenty on years before being allowed the right of franchise. That I heard at a Copperhead meeting a few evenings since. how can we have a Republican Govemnt in that way. Governor these states must have a Provisional Governor and a standing army to protect the Loyal inhabitants or they will all be compelled to leave. The Rebels are largely in the majority and they control the Ballott Box consequently elect their own officers to pass such Laws as will further their intent and when that transpires God help the poor Negro. I see but one remedy and the is to share a Provisional Government and Congress if they can Constitutionally pass Laws give the Negro <hr /> the right of Franchise. This is a question which has agitated my mind much since my arrival here. The Constitution directs Congress to pass Uniform [illegible] Laws. Cannot you under that clause enfranchise the Negro - I am aware that the prejudice exists in the mind of the people against the Negro franchise. and if Universal Suffrage cannot yet be attained, cannot a limited suffrage be granted and afterwards obtain when the people become more enlightened yet all denied. These matters you are far more experienced in than I am and please accept the above as suggestions. Judg. Kellogg still retains his good health and very much engaged in business herein with the cares of office. I sometimes feel sorry for him with so much New business on his hands, but he is adequate to the task. The Judg has made many warm friends since his arrival here, uniformly courteous to all with a genial disposition. Kind hearted: he will in my opinion if this state can settle down [to?] a government take a seat beside you in the ref. Senate as a member from Louisiana and God knows he has my best wishes and shall <hr /> have my [illegible] in full for his benefit. he is a good friend of mine and I appreciate it. Gov. there is a vacancy here in the surveyors office. That is the surveyor is only acting surveyor, He is Name is Tricker. he was appointed a special agent of the Laws dept and assigned to duty as surveyor. consequently under the old Law under which Judg Kellogg holds this is a vacancy. cannot and will not give assist me to obtain it. I do not want the application made for me as an Illinoisian but as a Citizen of Louisiana an application from you I am confident would secure it. But if you in your judgement think it would in the slightest degree inpune or injure Judge Kellogg's position don't make any effort for me. I leave the matter with you with full confidence you will act in the premesis knowledge with many wishes for your health and prosperity and that of your family, I am sin yours &c Chas. H. Fox <hr />Charles H. Fox New Orleans July 19 1865 Political Aspect of Louisiana, Negroe, Suffrage, Provisional Government There is a vacancy there in the Surveyor's Office, Wants you to get it for him. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c2f335a40e2b01a9c91b9d16dd0f7dcf.pdf 243f2411e288d95e6e2c29f6b2a15c5d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Willis Bledsoe Ans; I could not call him to mind. Springfield Ill July 19th 65 Sir I write to you to ask your assistance and advise in a case now pending against me here. I have been in the employ of the Government for over a year. You may remember my reports made to Col Sanderson under the name of Tim Jones which was assumed. I can not proceed with my trial now with out in a great measure, betraying the trust of secrecy reposed in me by the Government or suffering unjustly the penalties of a combination against me. I wish if it is possible to see you, immediately, if this is not possible will you please let me know it by telegram to the care of the Sheriff I should have called on you in person but am deprived of doing so by being held in prison My apology for troubling you is the urgency of the case, together with the fact that you have a personal knowledge of my connection with the Government as before alluded to, and which has involved me in this trouble. Parties who have in former times befriended me are unwilling now to do anything in my behalf owing to my participation in the matters alluded to. These are matters that I should mention to you but do not deem it prudent to committ them to writing, hoping that you may grant my request I remain Your Obt Servt Willis Bledsoe <hr /> Willis Bledsoe Springfield Ills Government Detective in trouble and wants to see you Refers to your former knowledge of his connection with the secret service See endorsement within, answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 08 (July 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 Willis Bledsoe to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514045 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. Willis Bledsoe Ans; I could not call him to mind. Springfield Ill July 19th 65 Sir I write to you to ask your assistance and advise in a case now pending against me here. I have been in the employ of the Government for over a year. You may remember my reports made to Col Sanderson under the name of Tim Jones which was assumed. I can not proceed with my trial now with out in a great measure, betraying the trust of secrecy reposed in me by the Government or suffering unjustly the penalties of a combination against me. I wish if it is possible to see you, immediately, if this is not possible will you please let me know it by telegram to the care of the Sheriff I should have called on you in person but am deprived of doing so by being held in prison My apology for troubling you is the urgency of the case, together with the fact that you have a personal knowledge of my connection with the Government as before alluded to, and which has involved me in this trouble. Parties who have in former times befriended me are unwilling now to do anything in my behalf owing to my participation in the matters alluded to. These are matters that I should mention to you but do not deem it prudent to committ them to writing, hoping that you may grant my request I remain Your Obt Servt Willis Bledsoe <hr /> Willis Bledsoe Springfield Ills Government Detective in trouble and wants to see you Refers to your former knowledge of his connection with the secret service See endorsement within, answered Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/95c84eee45e908f95599e27e461e5b9f.pdf 062734416a2fe80173bb2e7284c22681 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Adjutant Generals office Washington D.C. July 19 1865 Sir, In reply to your communication of Jany 23d 1865 relative to Corpl Geo. H. Wagner Co "G" 89 Ills. Vols. I have the honor to inform you that this man has been mustered out of service. I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Charles Ruch Asst Adjt. Gen'l. Hon. Richard Yates U.S.S. Springfield, Ills. G.E.L SEC Taz 38-65 7-15-65 <hr /> Asst Adjt Gen US Case of Geo H Wagner Co G 89 Ill Vols Has been mustered out (D) 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 08 (July 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 Ruch to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514046 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. Adjutant Generals office Washington D.C. July 19 1865 Sir, In reply to your communication of Jany 23d 1865 relative to Corpl Geo. H. Wagner Co "G" 89 Ills. Vols. I have the honor to inform you that this man has been mustered out of service. I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servt Charles Ruch Asst Adjt. Gen'l. Hon. Richard Yates U.S.S. Springfield, Ills. G.E.L SEC Taz 38-65 7-15-65 <hr /> Asst Adjt Gen US Case of Geo H Wagner Co G 89 Ill Vols Has been mustered out (D) 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/cd1edf689341ced8ff8b84d1418882e8.pdf bd5c62b680efff5b6753476979fcc80d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill. July 20, 1865 Dear Dr Excuse me for not answering yours as to expenses during your trip south I expected to have seen you before now but have passed so rapidly through Springfield as not to allow me much time I fear that I cannot allow the $250, upon the plan suggested by Johnny Snyder I cannot conscientiously do it unless satisfied that service to that amount was rendered our soldiers but I say this to you I will although hard run pay you one third this amt when I come to Springfield or payit to you & snyder jointly or any way You friend Ricd Yates PS I shall be up next weak & will call & see you and fix the thing up <hr /> Copy for B. Y. Stevenson 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 08 (July 1-31, 1865) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates to L. B. F. Stevenson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514047 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Jacksonville Ill. July 20, 1865 Dear Dr Excuse me for not answering yours as to expenses during your trip south I expected to have seen you before now but have passed so rapidly through Springfield as not to allow me much time I fear that I cannot allow the $250, upon the plan suggested by Johnny Snyder I cannot conscientiously do it unless satisfied that service to that amount was rendered our soldiers but I say this to you I will although hard run pay you one third this amt when I come to Springfield or payit to you & snyder jointly or any way You friend Ricd Yates PS I shall be up next weak & will call & see you and fix the thing up <hr /> Copy for B. Y. Stevenson 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/9e7e7b0a43d89396c440f270bb97265e.pdf 061f3d0f85ae5cb710bb15dda91cabea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Haven July 20th 1865 Hon Richd Gates Springfield Ills My dear Sir My friend Mr. Thos. L Cary from Joe Davies county but now of Chicago--desires a commission as 1st or 2d Lieut in the Army of the U. S. He would freely accept a position in a [Colorsed?] Regiment. Mr. Cary has seen service in the British Army- Is well educated and would fill the position with credit. I know but little of the manner of proceeding to obtain an appointment, and consequently take the Liberty of addressing you. Any thing you may do in this matter for Mr. Cary will be duly app- reciated- by Yours very truly J. D. Platt <hr /> J. D. Platt Warren Ill Enclosed to him a letter of [recommendation?] to Stanton for Cary Hon. J. D. Platt Dear Sir Has this Gentleman been in the Army? What is his age and particular quali- fications? Have you a special desire to serve him? I write you because it is best to inform him truly that there is very little chance for him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 20, Folder 08 (July 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. D. Platt to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-07-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 514048 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. Haven July 20th 1865 Hon Richd Gates Springfield Ills My dear Sir My friend Mr. Thos. L Cary from Joe Davies county but now of Chicago--desires a commission as 1st or 2d Lieut in the Army of the U. S. He would freely accept a position in a [Colorsed?] Regiment. Mr. Cary has seen service in the British Army- Is well educated and would fill the position with credit. I know but little of the manner of proceeding to obtain an appointment, and consequently take the Liberty of addressing you. Any thing you may do in this matter for Mr. Cary will be duly app- reciated- by Yours very truly J. D. Platt <hr /> J. D. Platt Warren Ill Enclosed to him a letter of [recommendation?] to Stanton for Cary Hon. J. D. Platt Dear Sir Has this Gentleman been in the Army? What is his age and particular quali- fications? Have you a special desire to serve him? I write you because it is best to inform him truly that there is very little chance for him Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20