1 25 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5c05b903c0fac72ee7b7ec4b66011f02.pdf bfb2ceeba657ac0c5141189d4e72beb3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ill. Inst. for the Education of the Blind. June 1, 1864. Gov. Yates. Dear Sir. Yours requesting the admission of a Blind Soldier is received. It was laid before our Board of Trustees to day. They decided to admit him, but as the school will close in another week for vacation he declines to remain untill that time. All the relief our Board can give to those who have fought for their Country, will be cheerfully given. Yours truly Joshua Rhoads Supt. <hr /> Rhoades Joshua. Jacksonville June 1st 1864. Has received Governors request for admission of Blind Soldier. Board have decided to receive him and he will be admitted this fall. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Joshua Rhoades to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516232 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Ill. Inst. for the Education of the Blind. June 1, 1864. Gov. Yates. Dear Sir. Yours requesting the admission of a Blind Soldier is received. It was laid before our Board of Trustees to day. They decided to admit him, but as the school will close in another week for vacation he declines to remain untill that time. All the relief our Board can give to those who have fought for their Country, will be cheerfully given. Yours truly Joshua Rhoads Supt. <hr /> Rhoades Joshua. Jacksonville June 1st 1864. Has received Governors request for admission of Blind Soldier. Board have decided to receive him and he will be admitted this fall. File 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/85cfd6af141fc996d12b82a95349e038.pdf 76bfde042814147e94ad7bb38dd8f3c1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tremont House, Chicago June 1st Dear Governor Yours of May 31st duly received I leave to night, and will at once on getting to Baltimore. confirm the contract you made at [Barnum's?]. I Sincerely hope that you will use the Parlor you engaged. but if you Should not it will be needed for those from here. Yours Truly, Geo. W. Gage <hr /> Gage George W. Chicago June 1st 1864 Has gone to Balto will inform the Delegation of Contract made by Governor Private File 130,000:9 = 15000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Gage to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516233 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Tremont House, Chicago June 1st Dear Governor Yours of May 31st duly received I leave to night, and will at once on getting to Baltimore. confirm the contract you made at [Barnum's?]. I Sincerely hope that you will use the Parlor you engaged. but if you Should not it will be needed for those from here. Yours Truly, Geo. W. Gage <hr /> Gage George W. Chicago June 1st 1864 Has gone to Balto will inform the Delegation of Contract made by Governor Private File 130,000:9 = 15000 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/b6a993961cb3291b71ac474dbf1a09d3.pdf c4611c16d970ed844f16830fa754c241 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg 1st June 1864 Dear Governor, Your confidential note is just recd. I will endeavour to bear in mind your suggestions, and will inform you from time to time what may seem to be of importance Allow me to suggest that so soon as the dust of the Judicial Election blows over, & a fair oportunity presents try and fix up Judge Laurance. I will endeavour to see him ocasionly & will I think be able to loosen some of his prejudices, &c Truly Your freind Geo [I?] Bergen <hr /> George I Bergen Galesburgh June 1st 1864 Private (File Private) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Bergen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516234 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg 1st June 1864 Dear Governor, Your confidential note is just recd. I will endeavour to bear in mind your suggestions, and will inform you from time to time what may seem to be of importance Allow me to suggest that so soon as the dust of the Judicial Election blows over, & a fair oportunity presents try and fix up Judge Laurance. I will endeavour to see him ocasionly & will I think be able to loosen some of his prejudices, &c Truly Your freind Geo [I?] Bergen <hr /> George I Bergen Galesburgh June 1st 1864 Private (File Private) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/098cf45b1756ea487c372f19a0af9da2.pdf 79de8e38e70bb928803b8849da228483 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Springfield June 5. 1864 Hon. Lyman Trumbull Washington D.C. All the hurrying has been done which can be done. We have fourteen regiments and cannot furnish more - It is a busy time - with farmers, The Copperheads openly oppose, The Germans are dissatisfied & have not responded with a single company to this call - no more volunteering can be done in Illinois till other states come up to her. I have had more labor to raise the 100 day now than upon any former call Richd. Yates Send above by letter - <hr /> Copy Governor Yates to Hon Lymon Trumbull June 5 1864 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Lyman Trumbull Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516235 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Springfield June 5. 1864 Hon. Lyman Trumbull Washington D.C. All the hurrying has been done which can be done. We have fourteen regiments and cannot furnish more - It is a busy time - with farmers, The Copperheads openly oppose, The Germans are dissatisfied & have not responded with a single company to this call - no more volunteering can be done in Illinois till other states come up to her. I have had more labor to raise the 100 day now than upon any former call Richd. Yates Send above by letter - <hr /> Copy Governor Yates to Hon Lymon Trumbull June 5 1864 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/a732cc43d850b499f203e4cdbd8211da.pdf 5f2a14e4bfde5fd034c50ec509c35775 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. John W. Trover, President. D. Hurd, Cashier. W. H. Morris, Teller, First National Bank of Cairo, Designated Depository and Financial Agent of the U. S. Particular attention given to Collections. Remittances made at current rate of Exchange to all points. Cairo, Ill. June 6th 1864 Hon. Richard Yates, Springfield Dear Sir I this morning drew on you for one Hundred Dollars at five days [Sight?] will you please [stir?] up our friends and have them do something for us The "Democrat" is making evry exertion through its friends and they are standing Square up to it. we will enlarge next week. See the league and see if they wont do something for us I recd a letter from Bross. am under many obligations to you Respectfully, John W. Trover <hr /> Trover John W. Cairo June 6th 1864 Has drawn on Governor for One hundred dollars for use of "Cairo News" [at top of page on right] and other sources [stricken] Write him that I have paid the draft for 100.00 (though the Cairo paper is the only Republican paper in Ills which has never <ul>said a kind word</ul> towards Richd Yates) and that I wish him to send a statement of the needs, wants & importance of the paper which I can refer to Union League Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Trover to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516236 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. John W. Trover, President. D. Hurd, Cashier. W. H. Morris, Teller, First National Bank of Cairo, Designated Depository and Financial Agent of the U. S. Particular attention given to Collections. Remittances made at current rate of Exchange to all points. Cairo, Ill. June 6th 1864 Hon. Richard Yates, Springfield Dear Sir I this morning drew on you for one Hundred Dollars at five days [Sight?] will you please [stir?] up our friends and have them do something for us The "Democrat" is making evry exertion through its friends and they are standing Square up to it. we will enlarge next week. See the league and see if they wont do something for us I recd a letter from Bross. am under many obligations to you Respectfully, John W. Trover <hr /> Trover John W. Cairo June 6th 1864 Has drawn on Governor for One hundred dollars for use of "Cairo News" [at top of page on right] and other sources [stricken] Write him that I have paid the draft for 100.00 (though the Cairo paper is the only Republican paper in Ills which has never said a kind word towards Richd Yates) and that I wish him to send a statement of the needs, wants & importance of the paper which I can refer to Union League 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/074fa1c91cd8cf6f467e0d2a016e45c1.pdf c69bdb976a07032d857a792adac2e151 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Assessor's Office, 7th DISTRICT PARIS, Ills., June, 9th 1864 Gov. Yates, Springfield, Ill. Dear Sir: Enclosed I send you the "waiver" of Lt. Magnen. It is all right. Lt. Bouser has done the [Sauce?], which I forwd you some weeks since. I Recd yours of the 4. Inst all/perfectly satisfactry. The friends of Mr. Sheets were only chagrined at the appt of West - over him, because West, is well Known in this town as a full groan Copperhead & in Sympathy, with the raiders - & Jo. Peters Know it. I do hope something will turn up that Mr. S can be taken care of. He is one of those young me that has a large & popular acquaintance <hr /> in the County & influential friends he holds two or three offices in the City, & County. Elected to all them without opposition. You will see that he is rather a Coming Man, he takes his defeats like a Man. Does not fault or blame you. he fully appreciated Your Purplexing Situation. The Only objection & Manner, I have heard from him or his friends was the appt of West as they Know him personally & Know him to be a Copperhead. Peters, is blamed by them for this act - or appt. You are all right with Sheets but, woe, unto Jo. Peters - if they ever get a lick at him Politically. By the way, when I see you, I will tell you what this said Peters Said about U. S. Senator, in the Presence & hearing of one of our leading men from this County while attending the last Danville Civ. Court, this spring. over <hr /> We are all getting along fine on the State tickets. You can rely upon our Rept. Spink he is for you against all others. Hope to See you shortly. Your Friend, G. W. Rives <hr /> G. W. Rives, Paris June 9th 1864 Encloses the waiver of Lieut Magnen Balance Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George W. Rives to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516237 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. U. S. Assessor's Office, 7th DISTRICT PARIS, Ills., June, 9th 1864 Gov. Yates, Springfield, Ill. Dear Sir: Enclosed I send you the "waiver" of Lt. Magnen. It is all right. Lt. Bouser has done the [Sauce?], which I forwd you some weeks since. I Recd yours of the 4. Inst all/perfectly satisfactry. The friends of Mr. Sheets were only chagrined at the appt of West - over him, because West, is well Known in this town as a full groan Copperhead & in Sympathy, with the raiders - & Jo. Peters Know it. I do hope something will turn up that Mr. S can be taken care of. He is one of those young me that has a large & popular acquaintance <hr /> in the County & influential friends he holds two or three offices in the City, & County. Elected to all them without opposition. You will see that he is rather a Coming Man, he takes his defeats like a Man. Does not fault or blame you. he fully appreciated Your Purplexing Situation. The Only objection & Manner, I have heard from him or his friends was the appt of West as they Know him personally & Know him to be a Copperhead. Peters, is blamed by them for this act - or appt. You are all right with Sheets but, woe, unto Jo. Peters - if they ever get a lick at him Politically. By the way, when I see you, I will tell you what this said Peters Said about U. S. Senator, in the Presence & hearing of one of our leading men from this County while attending the last Danville Civ. Court, this spring. over <hr /> We are all getting along fine on the State tickets. You can rely upon our Rept. Spink he is for you against all others. Hope to See you shortly. Your Friend, G. W. Rives <hr /> G. W. Rives, Paris June 9th 1864 Encloses the waiver of Lieut Magnen Balance Private Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b0155a8d7b187aff7b717bec609e5d2c.pdf bb0b8a8233871f26c5da89bc697828f9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois State Penitentiary. J. M. Pitman & Co. Joliet, June 9th 1864 Dear Governor, I would have come to Springfield myself, But Capt Pitman is quite unwell and I am alone and cannot possibly leave. Now in relation to the Col of this new regiment, If Mr E. S. Joslyn is appointed Col it will be a direct insult to the loyal people of Kane County. It is a matter of record that he was dismissed the service in disgrace, And that he is a Copperhead of the worst form in a matter of public notoriety. I have no feeling nor wish for any particular person for the place But for Gods sake do not outrage all of your friends here by allowing such a thing to be done. When I returned home from Springfield Our people had heard that Joslyn was to be appointed, and I assured them that you had told me that it would not be done. this satisfied them. But now the excitement is very high. But having an abiding faith in you I cannot believe you will suffer it to be done Truly Yours & Ira A W Buck <hr /> Ira A. W Buck Joliet June 9th 1864 Remonstrates against appointment of E S. Joslin as Col Kane Co Regt. File Ansd. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Ira A. W. Buck to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516238 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois State Penitentiary. J. M. Pitman & Co. Joliet, June 9th 1864 Dear Governor, I would have come to Springfield myself, But Capt Pitman is quite unwell and I am alone and cannot possibly leave. Now in relation to the Col of this new regiment, If Mr E. S. Joslyn is appointed Col it will be a direct insult to the loyal people of Kane County. It is a matter of record that he was dismissed the service in disgrace, And that he is a Copperhead of the worst form in a matter of public notoriety. I have no feeling nor wish for any particular person for the place But for Gods sake do not outrage all of your friends here by allowing such a thing to be done. When I returned home from Springfield Our people had heard that Joslyn was to be appointed, and I assured them that you had told me that it would not be done. this satisfied them. But now the excitement is very high. But having an abiding faith in you I cannot believe you will suffer it to be done Truly Yours & Ira A W Buck <hr /> Ira A. W Buck Joliet June 9th 1864 Remonstrates against appointment of E S. Joslin as Col Kane Co Regt. File Ansd. 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/9f3d9ebb81a60f3486ad69de49095b2c.pdf 9fa8273eafbd70c22fb570d92181e8be Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis June 11th 1864 Gov. Yates Dr Sir After calling upon you I saw Mr Hatch but could not find "Uncle Jesse". I therefore left Springfield without revisiting yourself, and am so far on my way home. Mr. Hatch refused to assist but not very positively. He may be persuaded to do it yet. I, therefore, send the subscription to O. H. Miner Esqr, who will call upon the State Officers and Mr Johnston of the firm of Messrs Johnston & Wright will submit the matter to the Springfield U. S. A. If I receive aid within a week the paper will continue. Otherwise it will stop. I cannot afford to lose more than my time and three or four hundred dollars. That I have done and cannot stand any further loss. If the party can afford to dispense with the aid of the Loyalist with its thousand circulation they can so decree and I will retire from the arduous and thankless contest. <hr /> Should the Union friends so decree let them make up a purse and forward to Salem by next Fridays Express addressed to myself. It will be duly acknowledged and thankfully received by one who is struggling to maintain the advantageous positions he has gained for the Union cause Yours Truly George Brewster [vertically on page for filing purposes] Geo Brewster St Louis June 11 1864 Private Attended to, File [horizontally on page] Send to Mr Miner. I am willing to Subscribe my [might?]. I have just paid $100.00 draft by Cairo News Co. on same footing. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Brewster to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516239 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. St Louis June 11th 1864 Gov. Yates Dr Sir After calling upon you I saw Mr Hatch but could not find "Uncle Jesse". I therefore left Springfield without revisiting yourself, and am so far on my way home. Mr. Hatch refused to assist but not very positively. He may be persuaded to do it yet. I, therefore, send the subscription to O. H. Miner Esqr, who will call upon the State Officers and Mr Johnston of the firm of Messrs Johnston & Wright will submit the matter to the Springfield U. S. A. If I receive aid within a week the paper will continue. Otherwise it will stop. I cannot afford to lose more than my time and three or four hundred dollars. That I have done and cannot stand any further loss. If the party can afford to dispense with the aid of the Loyalist with its thousand circulation they can so decree and I will retire from the arduous and thankless contest. <hr /> Should the Union friends so decree let them make up a purse and forward to Salem by next Fridays Express addressed to myself. It will be duly acknowledged and thankfully received by one who is struggling to maintain the advantageous positions he has gained for the Union cause Yours Truly George Brewster [vertically on page for filing purposes] Geo Brewster St Louis June 11 1864 Private Attended to, File [horizontally on page] Send to Mr Miner. I am willing to Subscribe my [might?]. I have just paid $100.00 draft by Cairo News Co. on same footing. 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/74e5f196414525e3c8bb1f3506ad09a9.pdf 86fea21894063771c7000a6ed65149d5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Co. "H" ILL (Regular Infy 1st Brig, 2nd Div: [illegible] Army of Potomac Battle Field of [illegible] Near White House [illegible] 12th June 1864 Sir: I have the honor to state that upon the 3 [illegible] [illegible] a communication from the Executive of our state which communication dated "Executive [illegible] Springfield, Ill May 28th 1864". In reply to one from myself seeking a connection as the service of my own state [says?] "I am sorry that I cannot offer you a [Connection?] [promotions?] are only [illegible] in compliance with Gen Order No 43 (1862/herewith enclosed)." "I will take pleasure in doing anything for you in my power at any time." This communication coming as it did from the Governor of my own state and upon the Battle Field [illegible] took me by surprize as it was, so unexpected. But I assure you, in all candor that it was [illegible] and appreciated, notwithstanding it promised me <hr /> = nothing more than the good will and assistance of Gov. Yates. "At any time". Our army had for one whole month but constantly fighting, marching & digging trenches. My own Brigade - and I am proud of it - although I say it not in a boastful [illegible] was constantly in the [illegible] upon [illegible] upon the [illegible up to] more than once since the 5th of May if [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] to which it belongs from distractions. [illegible] [illegible] Brigade 1st Div: ([new?] [illegible 2nd Div) 5th [illegible] has indeed immortalized itself upon this campaign. That old Brigade [illegible] [illegible] throughout the United States as "Sykis Brigade aft regulars has achieved a name in this Revolution - if the historian is impartial - that is [imperishable?] and that will be read by [no?] future American [illegible] with pride. [Her?] [deeds?] of suffering, daring and of valor are now immortal as the "Rock of Ages." I am happy [illegible] [illegible] thrice happy to know and to inform you that a few of the noble sons of Illinois have this honor as they head bravely and unflinchingly. sharing the sacrifices. Although I myself know figured in the early [pack?], of these final battles for the Union in the capacity of Private I have been constantly where I have had the opportunity of seeing what occurred. My [illegible] is to Coles Co. My chosen position upon the [illegible] [illegible] of it which of course placed me immediately, the first [man?] <hr /> upon the [illegible] of our [illegible]. As a private I remained with them. As I afterward did when many of our noble [Color?] Guard and shot [illegible] and I was chosen by the Com'ding Officer of my Regiment to take our flaws faithfully, willingly & unflinchingly have I endeavored to keep that post. "Through Evil and Good [reports?]" to [illegible] [illegible] upon the Regiment to which I belong. To vindicate my [bleeding?] and insulted Government and to (above all) gallantly [illegible] my own beloved State - Illinois - Yes! Illinois who has immortalized forever its name in American History for deeds of valor and sacrifice upon the hard fought fields of Donelson, Pittsburgh, [illegible] & Vicksburgh. While I live it will be my highest aim and purpose in whatever situations I am placed to do my whole duty and to [illegible] down every species of cowardice and treachery. So far I have succeeded in doing my whole duty. I lean to others who witnessed my [illegible] in battle to determine. As for myself, I rest in the proud [consciousness?] that I have succeeded and that if I am again blessed with an opportunity to meet [illegible] [illegible]. The memory of slaughtered [comrades?] of who justice of our cause and the fair [illegible] of my [illegible] shall prompt me to still greater deeds of heroism & duty. In as much as our Governor has given me assurance of his willing aid, I desire to ask of him through you these favors. <hr /> In the first place G.O. No 43 permits him to exercise the power of appointing Officers from outside Commands to regular organized Regiments - only to the exclusion of others whose connection with said Command in which there exists a vacancy demands that their interests should be consulted [freely?]. This of course is right and proper and meets my unqualified [appeals?] but what I desire to say is this In some states there are places - military [illegible] as the demands of the service requires. As for instance [Volunteer?] Aides-de-Camp, Assistant Commissioner of [Subsistence?] and Assistant Quarter Master. My desire would be either Aide-de-Camp Acting Asst Adj Gen or Asst Coms Subs in the capacity where I could be the most useful. I desire that you speak to the Gov for me. I can produce a list of recommendations & bring them with me, both for former services & [currently?] during this campaign. As I told the Governor in a former communication, I can claim no [illegible] parentage or Aristocratic blood, but my parents were Christians and honest people who taught their children Honesty, [Courage?] and Obedience and above all loyalty to the Government -named by Washington, parented by Davis and which [illegible] with the cooperation of a devoted [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] and will be saved by [illegible] [illegible] and Mr. Lincoln. If you and the Gov. [illegible] can do anything for me [illegible] I may be of most service to my [illegible] [illegible] I assure you I shall never dishonor it. I can appeal to any man who knows me to sustain the assistance -bring [illegible] of responsible references. If not, cheerfully will I continue as I began, to be one strong and willing Illinoisan, to [illegible] Gov. [illegible] until [illegible up to] and happy to the home of my childhood - proud in the [reflection?] "I have done my duty." Very respectfully Your obt servant Thos I. Williams, Jr. Hon. A. C. Fuller Adj Gen Springfield, Ill <hr /> Co "H" 14th Reg Infy. Thos I Williams Near White House [illegible] Va June 12, 1864 General letter of information concerning his connection with the Brigade - Desires some good position etc. Ad Gen Office June 24, 1864 Respectfully [illegible] D Governor Yates for his information. The writer is a stranger to me but "I like his style" A. C. Fuller A.G.O. June 24, 1864 ALONG THE SIDE OF LETTER: P.S. Please favor me with a [illegible] reply. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 6 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 Thomas I. Williams to Allen C. Fuller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516240 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Co. "H" ILL (Regular Infy 1st Brig, 2nd Div: [illegible] Army of Potomac Battle Field of [illegible] Near White House [illegible] 12th June 1864 Sir: I have the honor to state that upon the 3 [illegible] [illegible] a communication from the Executive of our state which communication dated "Executive [illegible] Springfield, Ill May 28th 1864". In reply to one from myself seeking a connection as the service of my own state [says?] "I am sorry that I cannot offer you a [Connection?] [promotions?] are only [illegible] in compliance with Gen Order No 43 (1862/herewith enclosed)." "I will take pleasure in doing anything for you in my power at any time." This communication coming as it did from the Governor of my own state and upon the Battle Field [illegible] took me by surprize as it was, so unexpected. But I assure you, in all candor that it was [illegible] and appreciated, notwithstanding it promised me <hr /> = nothing more than the good will and assistance of Gov. Yates. "At any time". Our army had for one whole month but constantly fighting, marching & digging trenches. My own Brigade - and I am proud of it - although I say it not in a boastful [illegible] was constantly in the [illegible] upon [illegible] upon the [illegible up to] more than once since the 5th of May if [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] to which it belongs from distractions. [illegible] [illegible] Brigade 1st Div: ([new?] [illegible 2nd Div) 5th [illegible] has indeed immortalized itself upon this campaign. That old Brigade [illegible] [illegible] throughout the United States as "Sykis Brigade aft regulars has achieved a name in this Revolution - if the historian is impartial - that is [imperishable?] and that will be read by [no?] future American [illegible] with pride. [Her?] [deeds?] of suffering, daring and of valor are now immortal as the "Rock of Ages." I am happy [illegible] [illegible] thrice happy to know and to inform you that a few of the noble sons of Illinois have this honor as they head bravely and unflinchingly. sharing the sacrifices. Although I myself know figured in the early [pack?], of these final battles for the Union in the capacity of Private I have been constantly where I have had the opportunity of seeing what occurred. My [illegible] is to Coles Co. My chosen position upon the [illegible] [illegible] of it which of course placed me immediately, the first [man?] <hr /> upon the [illegible] of our [illegible]. As a private I remained with them. As I afterward did when many of our noble [Color?] Guard and shot [illegible] and I was chosen by the Com'ding Officer of my Regiment to take our flaws faithfully, willingly & unflinchingly have I endeavored to keep that post. "Through Evil and Good [reports?]" to [illegible] [illegible] upon the Regiment to which I belong. To vindicate my [bleeding?] and insulted Government and to (above all) gallantly [illegible] my own beloved State - Illinois - Yes! Illinois who has immortalized forever its name in American History for deeds of valor and sacrifice upon the hard fought fields of Donelson, Pittsburgh, [illegible] & Vicksburgh. While I live it will be my highest aim and purpose in whatever situations I am placed to do my whole duty and to [illegible] down every species of cowardice and treachery. So far I have succeeded in doing my whole duty. I lean to others who witnessed my [illegible] in battle to determine. As for myself, I rest in the proud [consciousness?] that I have succeeded and that if I am again blessed with an opportunity to meet [illegible] [illegible]. The memory of slaughtered [comrades?] of who justice of our cause and the fair [illegible] of my [illegible] shall prompt me to still greater deeds of heroism & duty. In as much as our Governor has given me assurance of his willing aid, I desire to ask of him through you these favors. <hr /> In the first place G.O. No 43 permits him to exercise the power of appointing Officers from outside Commands to regular organized Regiments - only to the exclusion of others whose connection with said Command in which there exists a vacancy demands that their interests should be consulted [freely?]. This of course is right and proper and meets my unqualified [appeals?] but what I desire to say is this In some states there are places - military [illegible] as the demands of the service requires. As for instance [Volunteer?] Aides-de-Camp, Assistant Commissioner of [Subsistence?] and Assistant Quarter Master. My desire would be either Aide-de-Camp Acting Asst Adj Gen or Asst Coms Subs in the capacity where I could be the most useful. I desire that you speak to the Gov for me. I can produce a list of recommendations & bring them with me, both for former services & [currently?] during this campaign. As I told the Governor in a former communication, I can claim no [illegible] parentage or Aristocratic blood, but my parents were Christians and honest people who taught their children Honesty, [Courage?] and Obedience and above all loyalty to the Government -named by Washington, parented by Davis and which [illegible] with the cooperation of a devoted [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] and will be saved by [illegible] [illegible] and Mr. Lincoln. If you and the Gov. [illegible] can do anything for me [illegible] I may be of most service to my [illegible] [illegible] I assure you I shall never dishonor it. I can appeal to any man who knows me to sustain the assistance -bring [illegible] of responsible references. If not, cheerfully will I continue as I began, to be one strong and willing Illinoisan, to [illegible] Gov. [illegible] until [illegible up to] and happy to the home of my childhood - proud in the [reflection?] "I have done my duty." Very respectfully Your obt servant Thos I. Williams, Jr. Hon. A. C. Fuller Adj Gen Springfield, Ill <hr /> Co "H" 14th Reg Infy. Thos I Williams Near White House [illegible] Va June 12, 1864 General letter of information concerning his connection with the Brigade - Desires some good position etc. Ad Gen Office June 24, 1864 Respectfully [illegible] D Governor Yates for his information. The writer is a stranger to me but "I like his style" A. C. Fuller A.G.O. June 24, 1864 ALONG THE SIDE OF LETTER: P.S. Please favor me with a [illegible] reply. 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/8ea9026c55dae6436ce9f656bef19550.pdf ba595118a737a80144da67cf8848a979 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Headquarters 11th Cavalry, 126th Regiment Indiana Vols., Camp at Larkinsville, Ala. June 14th, 1864 Your Excellency: I received your letter yesterday, and hasten to answer. I do not know that I can claim the credit for the suggestion to do you justice for your courage in the present rebellion. I can claim only the hopefulness, the faith, in the soldier's idea of right, and willingness to stand by those who have stood his firm friends during the terrible storm, which is to make the suggestion of some service. I am sanguine of success. Since I write to you I have only felt of the ground ahead, have sounded several, in fact a great many Illinois soldiers in regard to the matter, and have not found one who was not anxious to contribute to such an object, and who did not believe with me that a [fund?] might easily be raised which would be an honor to themselves, and raise a monument, lasting as time, to your patriotism and efforts in behalf of the defenders of the country, if any one could be got to make an effort to this end. <hr /> This I shall do. I am perfectly satisfied with my position in the Army. If I had considered myself fit-competent to hold a commission and faithfully and fairly perform the duty of a commissioned officer I should have enlisted as such. I have no end to hope for in this matter but success. That I intend to have. I have never thought, Governor, that you would seek such a proof of our confidence in you as we propose to give; but I feel certain that, as we are determined to give it, you will render us such assistance as will enable us to make the proof worthy of ourselves. This, I feel certain, will not be considered improper by you. You will please send me here a copy of your Adjt General's last report, to enable me to address Commanders, sending them blanks. I believe by next November a fund can be raised, never felt by the soldier, and at which we will both be surprised. I am only at a loss to Know whose hands the subscriptions should be entrusted into as it is paid in. It will not do to place it in the hands of the Repub. State executive Committee, for that <hr /> would give it a political coloring which we particularly desire to avoid. We offer a merited compliment from patriot soldiers to a patriot friend. Nothing more. With his politics we have nothing to do. The First National Bank at Springfield will do for a depositary for the Time. I should not have written the first letter to you, but I Knew that within one week after the blanks were put in circulation the new would reach you, and thought it would be best to advise you of the matter there. As I received no answer for so long I began to fear you were displeased with the offer or rather the suggestion. Please send me the Adjt Gen'ls report, and any other information which will assist me in reaching the Commanders of Regts. The balance I will do. I will send a copy of the heading for the subscription papers to the Proprietor of the Springfield Journal, and see what they will charge me for 2,000 copies. I have the honor to be Governor, with hopes that this effort may succeed equal to <hr /> your merits, and beyond any expectations Respectfully Your Obt. Servt Richard B. Avery Richd B Avery Private Letter A Yates Memorial Fund Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard B. Avery to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516241 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Headquarters 11th Cavalry, 126th Regiment Indiana Vols., Camp at Larkinsville, Ala. June 14th, 1864 Your Excellency: I received your letter yesterday, and hasten to answer. I do not know that I can claim the credit for the suggestion to do you justice for your courage in the present rebellion. I can claim only the hopefulness, the faith, in the soldier's idea of right, and willingness to stand by those who have stood his firm friends during the terrible storm, which is to make the suggestion of some service. I am sanguine of success. Since I write to you I have only felt of the ground ahead, have sounded several, in fact a great many Illinois soldiers in regard to the matter, and have not found one who was not anxious to contribute to such an object, and who did not believe with me that a [fund?] might easily be raised which would be an honor to themselves, and raise a monument, lasting as time, to your patriotism and efforts in behalf of the defenders of the country, if any one could be got to make an effort to this end. <hr /> This I shall do. I am perfectly satisfied with my position in the Army. If I had considered myself fit-competent to hold a commission and faithfully and fairly perform the duty of a commissioned officer I should have enlisted as such. I have no end to hope for in this matter but success. That I intend to have. I have never thought, Governor, that you would seek such a proof of our confidence in you as we propose to give; but I feel certain that, as we are determined to give it, you will render us such assistance as will enable us to make the proof worthy of ourselves. This, I feel certain, will not be considered improper by you. You will please send me here a copy of your Adjt General's last report, to enable me to address Commanders, sending them blanks. I believe by next November a fund can be raised, never felt by the soldier, and at which we will both be surprised. I am only at a loss to Know whose hands the subscriptions should be entrusted into as it is paid in. It will not do to place it in the hands of the Repub. State executive Committee, for that <hr /> would give it a political coloring which we particularly desire to avoid. We offer a merited compliment from patriot soldiers to a patriot friend. Nothing more. With his politics we have nothing to do. The First National Bank at Springfield will do for a depositary for the Time. I should not have written the first letter to you, but I Knew that within one week after the blanks were put in circulation the new would reach you, and thought it would be best to advise you of the matter there. As I received no answer for so long I began to fear you were displeased with the offer or rather the suggestion. Please send me the Adjt Gen'ls report, and any other information which will assist me in reaching the Commanders of Regts. The balance I will do. I will send a copy of the heading for the subscription papers to the Proprietor of the Springfield Journal, and see what they will charge me for 2,000 copies. I have the honor to be Governor, with hopes that this effort may succeed equal to <hr /> your merits, and beyond any expectations Respectfully Your Obt. Servt Richard B. Avery Richd B Avery Private Letter A Yates Memorial Fund 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/e965706483d9479ebe1cd5d8292fce34.pdf 36fd3fb721cd30b348818883c3cde7c4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Decature June 15th / 64 </pre> Please excuse this address us not knowing it correctly R. Yeats C & gr <pre> - (an?) </pre> <pre> Sir I hope you will pardon Me for taking the liberty of laying this Matter before you. I feel that such conduct as I have to Lay before you should Not pass unnotised. a train of recruits passed here this morning at four o'clock on theire way to Camp buttler they got off at the deppot they saw that My house stood away from the publick Streets they saw they had a chance to plunder so they raised the window of My store and helped there selfs. I was all a lone with too infant children I was affraid to Leave My room till one of My Neighbours saw them getting out of the window and brakheing some Candy Jars after they emptyed </pre> <hr /> them wee gave the report around but all in vain. I did not want to pursue any further about it lest I might be treated as others were before Now. If they were hungary they could choose crackers of every discription to Candy or fancy bottles they took a hole chees Several papers of Candy tobacco Sundry things to long to Mention broke My store Lamp that was by the window. They got in trough My (illegible) & stell mone exceeds over twenty five dollars I hope your excellency will Notice this matter and I fel that this is not the Manner I Should be treated Last Winter When I had the protection of a brother and some of My friends friends belong to the army I have opened My doors at the Silent hour of twelve O'clock at night to Shelter Soldiers and cook from that hour on Saterday Night till Monday morning <hr /> with out the Sleep or Rest of the hour before I would see them Lay on the Streets tyronical as the yolk and Laws of england is and was this is not the conduct of her officers nor Soldiers. I saw her Soldiers when they Marched from North to Sout to Keep down rebellion her Soldiers dare Not lift there hand to pick one apple from the tree as they passed Nor a drink of water with out they asKed for it If those soldiers Knocked at My door I would let them in and give them as far as I had as I have doon before but to come like a band of thieves this cowrdley and dastardley conduct is More like that of out Laws than Soldiers that are fighting for the Nobles Cause that ever a Nation fired a gun for they will shout for copper heads this and such like conduct has Made Many a copper head as they call them they care Not for one party <hr /> More than a nother but perpetrate this dastardly conduct When oppertunity offers When a Man takes the posision of an officer he ought not Stand and witness such conduct I now trust your excellency will Not have Me and My little children suffer by their rascally conduct I well Know that such conduct as this has poisoned the Minds of Many When they Should Seek redress from more honnerable (persons?) than the Soldiers Your excellency, I trust will not pass this unnotised <pre> Most Respectfully Sir Ellen Moroney Decature Ills </pre> <hr /> <pre> Maroney Ellen Decatur Ills June 15 1864, </pre> <pre>Her store was broke open by some soldiers- they robbed her of her Candy. broke her jars & C, Her loss cannot be less than $25 -Hopes Gov will notice this matter- </pre> <hr /> Write her something to cool down dont know what can do-- Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Ellen Moroney to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-15 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516242 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Decature June 15th / 64 </pre> Please excuse this address us not knowing it correctly R. Yeats C & gr <pre> - (an?) </pre> <pre> Sir I hope you will pardon Me for taking the liberty of laying this Matter before you. I feel that such conduct as I have to Lay before you should Not pass unnotised. a train of recruits passed here this morning at four o'clock on theire way to Camp buttler they got off at the deppot they saw that My house stood away from the publick Streets they saw they had a chance to plunder so they raised the window of My store and helped there selfs. I was all a lone with too infant children I was affraid to Leave My room till one of My Neighbours saw them getting out of the window and brakheing some Candy Jars after they emptyed </pre> <hr /> them wee gave the report around but all in vain. I did not want to pursue any further about it lest I might be treated as others were before Now. If they were hungary they could choose crackers of every discription to Candy or fancy bottles they took a hole chees Several papers of Candy tobacco Sundry things to long to Mention broke My store Lamp that was by the window. They got in trough My (illegible) & stell mone exceeds over twenty five dollars I hope your excellency will Notice this matter and I fel that this is not the Manner I Should be treated Last Winter When I had the protection of a brother and some of My friends friends belong to the army I have opened My doors at the Silent hour of twelve O'clock at night to Shelter Soldiers and cook from that hour on Saterday Night till Monday morning <hr /> with out the Sleep or Rest of the hour before I would see them Lay on the Streets tyronical as the yolk and Laws of england is and was this is not the conduct of her officers nor Soldiers. I saw her Soldiers when they Marched from North to Sout to Keep down rebellion her Soldiers dare Not lift there hand to pick one apple from the tree as they passed Nor a drink of water with out they asKed for it If those soldiers Knocked at My door I would let them in and give them as far as I had as I have doon before but to come like a band of thieves this cowrdley and dastardley conduct is More like that of out Laws than Soldiers that are fighting for the Nobles Cause that ever a Nation fired a gun for they will shout for copper heads this and such like conduct has Made Many a copper head as they call them they care Not for one party <hr /> More than a nother but perpetrate this dastardly conduct When oppertunity offers When a Man takes the posision of an officer he ought not Stand and witness such conduct I now trust your excellency will Not have Me and My little children suffer by their rascally conduct I well Know that such conduct as this has poisoned the Minds of Many When they Should Seek redress from more honnerable (persons?) than the Soldiers Your excellency, I trust will not pass this unnotised <pre> Most Respectfully Sir Ellen Moroney Decature Ills </pre> <hr /> <pre> Maroney Ellen Decatur Ills June 15 1864, </pre> <pre>Her store was broke open by some soldiers- they robbed her of her Candy. broke her jars & C, Her loss cannot be less than $25 -Hopes Gov will notice this matter- </pre> <hr /> Write her something to cool down dont know what can do-- 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/14bd2ccec0d652b1f7b9806d86757a4a.pdf 85ec82e86d94c62ee7be79d3614d96db Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria June 18th 1864 Richd Yates U.S. Senator Dear Sir: Your esteemed favor of 23rd [illegible] is at hand. I hardly conceived the possibility of a reply to my perhaps unwise communication. Heretofore communications of the most friendly character to public men have been met by a stolid silence, which I have construed into contempt for my obscurity and consequent want of influence. On this Mr Ingersoll can now speak advisedly. I feel it to be no ordinary honor to be regarded as your friend. Upon this allow a word of comment in passing. I have regarded you as one of our ablest public men; and as such have given you my honest admiration and unequivocal support; and the acknowledgement of an honest protest to a public act, by a constituent of whom you can have no personal knowledge helps to confirm me in that regard. It is not necessary to say how I have watched your course especially since 1860; and in your late senatorial contest perhaps few men in private life repelled more earnestly and vigorously the slanders and assaults upon your character than myself. To the removal of Bryant I have no objection. Still his displacement was not necessary in my understanding unless for a better man. His letter of resign <hr /> ation was not found to be on file in the proper Deptmt in Washington. The acceptance therefore by the President and the apptmt of a creature of his was not possible. Bryant was therefore in fact [coll?] and could hold his position under the "Tenure of Office" Bill. My information on this may not be full. For Bryant personally I have no friendship, but feel that more is to be said of him in approval than condemnation. Such men as he, and the Allans of Ky Co. and other victims in other Counties in this District made the success possible that Ingersoll now enjoys. They were the great workers with our noble Lovejoy in moulding and elevating the sentiment of this District. Yet the early threat of Mr Ingersoll was that he would crush the d-d Radicals# (His stupidity then was apparent. Revolutions never go backwards.) His crushings however have been so frequent that he is now suspiciously and jealously watched. Your alliance with him for so unholy a purpose seemed impossible until your action in securing the confirmation of Judge Kellogg. A storm of wild indignation has arisen that neither the doubling of the transcript nor the "personal explanation" of "my brother" "our member" have allayed. Mine found expression in a protest to you. By this act I cannot say, with truth that old friendships have been renewed, and new ones extended. Better Bryant had remained awhile longer and have fallen of his own weight, then no friendships would have been lost, and no weapons furnished to the <hr /> to the hands of enemies. A word more in relation to Bryants removal. Altho his reward for services rendered to party has been ample, some pain is caused by seeing so single sided a Landmark toppled down, and so many sided a one put in his place. His fidelity to party has been unbroken and for such he must command our admiration. Yet I have no terms in which to express my contempt for some of his characteristics. That he will sacrifice persons of great party influence from sordid motives and selfish aims; that in a crisis needing fortitude and courage, he is cowardly and dodging; and that in his party dislikes he is vindictive, I have the knowledge. His malignant persecution of you therefore I think possible. But this is not patent to the people and forms no part in the makeup of their judgment. They see only your alliance with Ingersoll whose "original sin"---his first act of ungrateful treachery to the people who elected him, was his attempted defeat of you for the Senate. To approve the removal of Bryant and the appointment of his successor under such appearances would excite suspicion of unsoundness. But had it a feature that could be seized and made presentable in justification of yourself few would be more willing to do it than myself. Your allusion to "human infirmities" makes a word possible upon a subject upon which otherwise I must have been silent. Your frankness I regard as no compromise <hr /> of manhood, but as a man asking the kindly consideration of his friend. Such I never betray. You will understand me when I say, this is the strongest weapon in the hands of your enemies. And I do confess that my ingenuity has been taxed to the utmost for reasonable argument to palliate or defend. But, Sir, the State pledged to you the Senatorship for services rendered and had you a thousand infirmities it was bound to redeem that pledge. My earnest hope is that past experience will be the mentor "to teach your best reason, reason; and fix your firm resolve." I ask your indulgence for this lengthy communication and its many defects. It is hardly possible in the very short time I have to spare from my occupation to take threads so diverse in texture and weave them together with brevity and without defects. I cannot hope for a reply as the time of public men is taken up in public matters. But a line or a word as occasion or inclination may prompt will be regarded with profound respect. By Very Truly Yours F. Cantelo P.S. Accept sincere congratulations on safe return form your western tour and the wish that you may have a long life for further public usefulness. F.C. <hr /> F. Cantelo Peoria Ill Acknowledges former letter. Thanks for your attention but persists in condemning your course respecting the appointment of Kellogg to succeed Bryant as Collector of the fifth District. file Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 F. Cantelo to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516243 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Peoria June 18th 1864 Richd Yates U.S. Senator Dear Sir: Your esteemed favor of 23rd [illegible] is at hand. I hardly conceived the possibility of a reply to my perhaps unwise communication. Heretofore communications of the most friendly character to public men have been met by a stolid silence, which I have construed into contempt for my obscurity and consequent want of influence. On this Mr Ingersoll can now speak advisedly. I feel it to be no ordinary honor to be regarded as your friend. Upon this allow a word of comment in passing. I have regarded you as one of our ablest public men; and as such have given you my honest admiration and unequivocal support; and the acknowledgement of an honest protest to a public act, by a constituent of whom you can have no personal knowledge helps to confirm me in that regard. It is not necessary to say how I have watched your course especially since 1860; and in your late senatorial contest perhaps few men in private life repelled more earnestly and vigorously the slanders and assaults upon your character than myself. To the removal of Bryant I have no objection. Still his displacement was not necessary in my understanding unless for a better man. His letter of resign <hr /> ation was not found to be on file in the proper Deptmt in Washington. The acceptance therefore by the President and the apptmt of a creature of his was not possible. Bryant was therefore in fact [coll?] and could hold his position under the "Tenure of Office" Bill. My information on this may not be full. For Bryant personally I have no friendship, but feel that more is to be said of him in approval than condemnation. Such men as he, and the Allans of Ky Co. and other victims in other Counties in this District made the success possible that Ingersoll now enjoys. They were the great workers with our noble Lovejoy in moulding and elevating the sentiment of this District. Yet the early threat of Mr Ingersoll was that he would crush the d-d Radicals# (His stupidity then was apparent. Revolutions never go backwards.) His crushings however have been so frequent that he is now suspiciously and jealously watched. Your alliance with him for so unholy a purpose seemed impossible until your action in securing the confirmation of Judge Kellogg. A storm of wild indignation has arisen that neither the doubling of the transcript nor the "personal explanation" of "my brother" "our member" have allayed. Mine found expression in a protest to you. By this act I cannot say, with truth that old friendships have been renewed, and new ones extended. Better Bryant had remained awhile longer and have fallen of his own weight, then no friendships would have been lost, and no weapons furnished to the <hr /> to the hands of enemies. A word more in relation to Bryants removal. Altho his reward for services rendered to party has been ample, some pain is caused by seeing so single sided a Landmark toppled down, and so many sided a one put in his place. His fidelity to party has been unbroken and for such he must command our admiration. Yet I have no terms in which to express my contempt for some of his characteristics. That he will sacrifice persons of great party influence from sordid motives and selfish aims; that in a crisis needing fortitude and courage, he is cowardly and dodging; and that in his party dislikes he is vindictive, I have the knowledge. His malignant persecution of you therefore I think possible. But this is not patent to the people and forms no part in the makeup of their judgment. They see only your alliance with Ingersoll whose "original sin"---his first act of ungrateful treachery to the people who elected him, was his attempted defeat of you for the Senate. To approve the removal of Bryant and the appointment of his successor under such appearances would excite suspicion of unsoundness. But had it a feature that could be seized and made presentable in justification of yourself few would be more willing to do it than myself. Your allusion to "human infirmities" makes a word possible upon a subject upon which otherwise I must have been silent. Your frankness I regard as no compromise <hr /> of manhood, but as a man asking the kindly consideration of his friend. Such I never betray. You will understand me when I say, this is the strongest weapon in the hands of your enemies. And I do confess that my ingenuity has been taxed to the utmost for reasonable argument to palliate or defend. But, Sir, the State pledged to you the Senatorship for services rendered and had you a thousand infirmities it was bound to redeem that pledge. My earnest hope is that past experience will be the mentor "to teach your best reason, reason; and fix your firm resolve." I ask your indulgence for this lengthy communication and its many defects. It is hardly possible in the very short time I have to spare from my occupation to take threads so diverse in texture and weave them together with brevity and without defects. I cannot hope for a reply as the time of public men is taken up in public matters. But a line or a word as occasion or inclination may prompt will be regarded with profound respect. By Very Truly Yours F. Cantelo P.S. Accept sincere congratulations on safe return form your western tour and the wish that you may have a long life for further public usefulness. F.C. <hr /> F. Cantelo Peoria Ill Acknowledges former letter. Thanks for your attention but persists in condemning your course respecting the appointment of Kellogg to succeed Bryant as Collector of the fifth District. file 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/822cdc3723f53dea4bc8428342cfd0d2.pdf 420c333009763e1c217b79c9c859f66b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington June 19th 1864 Sir I have the honor to state that in accordance with your request I called upon the President yesterday, in company with Mr Arnold and Mr Levett, and represented to him your views, as expressed to me, regarding affairs in our State- The President does not appear to apprehend any serious disturbances north of the Ohio, but admits that situated as you are, with no official Militia law, and with no troops stationed within the State, except such as are guarding prisoners, the State authorities would be in an embarrassing situation if any considerable uprising of Copperheads should occur, and directed me to say to your Excellency, that any measure you should think proper to submit in a definite form, should receive consideration - <hr /> As I was not authorized to do so, I did not attempt to propose any thing, but said that there were two things requisite to secure the State against such outbreaks - One was troops, and the other a Military Commander having jurisdiction coextensive with the State, and who could be called upon at all times when necessary by the Governor - That you had neither one nor the others at present. I respectfully suggest whether it would not be well to ask authority to raise troops, to such numbers as you may deem necessary, for service within the State and not elsewhere, for six months, covering a period beyond the Presidential election - If that may be passed without disturbance, I believe there will be no danger thereafter - Without troops, the Military Commander would be useless. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Julius White His Excy. Richd Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> White J Brig Genl. Washington June 19 64. He called upon President and states Governors views in regard to condition of Ills &c - Letter to Mr Lincoln asking for arms and authority for 3 or 4 regts for 6 or 9 month service Also wrote enclosing letter to Hon Bernard Scott asking him to call with Genl White & Mr Arnold on Presdt & present the letter June 24th 1864 Loomis A D C Make application as suggested. Say for 3 Regts one in North one in Centre & one in Southern part of state Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Julius White to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-19 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516244 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington June 19th 1864 Sir I have the honor to state that in accordance with your request I called upon the President yesterday, in company with Mr Arnold and Mr Levett, and represented to him your views, as expressed to me, regarding affairs in our State- The President does not appear to apprehend any serious disturbances north of the Ohio, but admits that situated as you are, with no official Militia law, and with no troops stationed within the State, except such as are guarding prisoners, the State authorities would be in an embarrassing situation if any considerable uprising of Copperheads should occur, and directed me to say to your Excellency, that any measure you should think proper to submit in a definite form, should receive consideration - <hr /> As I was not authorized to do so, I did not attempt to propose any thing, but said that there were two things requisite to secure the State against such outbreaks - One was troops, and the other a Military Commander having jurisdiction coextensive with the State, and who could be called upon at all times when necessary by the Governor - That you had neither one nor the others at present. I respectfully suggest whether it would not be well to ask authority to raise troops, to such numbers as you may deem necessary, for service within the State and not elsewhere, for six months, covering a period beyond the Presidential election - If that may be passed without disturbance, I believe there will be no danger thereafter - Without troops, the Military Commander would be useless. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Julius White His Excy. Richd Yates Governor of Illinois <hr /> White J Brig Genl. Washington June 19 64. He called upon President and states Governors views in regard to condition of Ills &c - Letter to Mr Lincoln asking for arms and authority for 3 or 4 regts for 6 or 9 month service Also wrote enclosing letter to Hon Bernard Scott asking him to call with Genl White & Mr Arnold on Presdt & present the letter June 24th 1864 Loomis A D C Make application as suggested. Say for 3 Regts one in North one in Centre & one in Southern part of state 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/3ae0cf84080f6ba8ca656d20a299cf64.pdf 19faae5735e86356c983c13b0fa382c3 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belvidere June 20th 1864 Dear Governor I have returned from Washington & find matters all in good train. Let me caution you that Washburne will contest the Senatorship strongly. Care on your own part is all that is necessary to defeat him in his aspirations. We will see to it that he does not make any capital from this region of country. I expect to go to the field soon probably to N. Orleans Grateful for many favors I am Yours Truly, S A Hurlbut <hr /> Hurlbut S. A. Belvidere June 20, 64 Has returned from Washington & found matters all in good train Senatorial &c &c (file) Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Stephen A. Hurlbut to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516245 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belvidere June 20th 1864 Dear Governor I have returned from Washington & find matters all in good train. Let me caution you that Washburne will contest the Senatorship strongly. Care on your own part is all that is necessary to defeat him in his aspirations. We will see to it that he does not make any capital from this region of country. I expect to go to the field soon probably to N. Orleans Grateful for many favors I am Yours Truly, S A Hurlbut <hr /> Hurlbut S. A. Belvidere June 20, 64 Has returned from Washington & found matters all in good train Senatorial &c &c (file) 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/34eac37bd86da4dca17ed8052a8da134.pdf 3f2a004bef84aeb6aa1b78f231c8fde6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Assistant Surgeon Generals Office Louisville, Ky. June 22nd 1864. Sir, I had the honor to furnish you with a circular respecting the transfer of sick and wounded Soldiers in the Western States on the 9th inst. I now have to acknowledge your letter of June 20th 1864, directing Captain Wood to make application for the transfer of all Illinois Soldiers now in Hospital at Louisville and vicinity, <hr /> to Hospitals in their own State. I will transmit your letter to the War Department for instructions, and in the meantime will continue to make all transfers as indicated in my letter. The recent raid in Kentucky produced delay, as all available men were put in requisition. Previous to the reception of your letter, a selection of three hundred (300) sick and wounded Illinois men was made, and left on Hospital Steamer yesterday for Quincy. <hr /> It will afford me much pleasure to Cooperate with your Excellency. Very respectfully, Your obedt servant, R. C. Wood Asst Surgeon General U. S. Army. To His Excellency, Hon. Richd. Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Ills. - <hr /> General Orders. No. 198. War Department, Adjutant General's Office Washington, May 12, 1864. Duties of Assistant Surgeon General. To facilitate the prompt transmission of medical supplies to points developed by emergencies, secure the proper distribution and presence of medical officers and their assistants where their services are most required, and to provide comfortable, abundant, and available hospital accommodation for the sick and wounded of the Armies of the West and Southwest, the office of the Assistant Surgeon General is established at Louisville, Ky. To fully accomplish these important objects, Assistant Surgeon General R. C. Wood will have immediate control, under the general direction of the Surgeon General, of the medical affairs in the Military Department of the Northwest, the Northern Department, the Departments of Kansas, Missouri, and those composing the Division of the Mississippi, except that officers assigned to duty with any Army or Department will not be removed therefrom, unless by order of the War Department. The orders, circulars, and instructions heretofore published by the Assistant Surgeon General, and such as may in future be required, will be obeyed and respected by all under his jurisdiction. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. Official: Assistant Adjutant General. <hr /> Asst Surgeon Genls Office Louisville Ky. June 22. 1864. R. C. Wood. Asst Surgeon General, U.S. Army. Relative to transfer of sick and wounded Illinois Soldiers. File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 R. C. Wood to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-22 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516246 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Assistant Surgeon Generals Office Louisville, Ky. June 22nd 1864. Sir, I had the honor to furnish you with a circular respecting the transfer of sick and wounded Soldiers in the Western States on the 9th inst. I now have to acknowledge your letter of June 20th 1864, directing Captain Wood to make application for the transfer of all Illinois Soldiers now in Hospital at Louisville and vicinity, <hr /> to Hospitals in their own State. I will transmit your letter to the War Department for instructions, and in the meantime will continue to make all transfers as indicated in my letter. The recent raid in Kentucky produced delay, as all available men were put in requisition. Previous to the reception of your letter, a selection of three hundred (300) sick and wounded Illinois men was made, and left on Hospital Steamer yesterday for Quincy. <hr /> It will afford me much pleasure to Cooperate with your Excellency. Very respectfully, Your obedt servant, R. C. Wood Asst Surgeon General U. S. Army. To His Excellency, Hon. Richd. Yates, Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Ills. - <hr /> General Orders. No. 198. War Department, Adjutant General's Office Washington, May 12, 1864. Duties of Assistant Surgeon General. To facilitate the prompt transmission of medical supplies to points developed by emergencies, secure the proper distribution and presence of medical officers and their assistants where their services are most required, and to provide comfortable, abundant, and available hospital accommodation for the sick and wounded of the Armies of the West and Southwest, the office of the Assistant Surgeon General is established at Louisville, Ky. To fully accomplish these important objects, Assistant Surgeon General R. C. Wood will have immediate control, under the general direction of the Surgeon General, of the medical affairs in the Military Department of the Northwest, the Northern Department, the Departments of Kansas, Missouri, and those composing the Division of the Mississippi, except that officers assigned to duty with any Army or Department will not be removed therefrom, unless by order of the War Department. The orders, circulars, and instructions heretofore published by the Assistant Surgeon General, and such as may in future be required, will be obeyed and respected by all under his jurisdiction. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. Official: Assistant Adjutant General. <hr /> Asst Surgeon Genls Office Louisville Ky. June 22. 1864. R. C. Wood. Asst Surgeon General, U.S. Army. Relative to transfer of sick and wounded Illinois Soldiers. File 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/f944630f828f78118bf0d2a68adb2267.pdf f2bf18efecb3e0755c410d9e208ff2db Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private HEAD QUARTERS, Department of Virginia and North Carolina. In Field, Jun 25 1864 Dear Sir I rec'd your letter some time ago but I have been so very unwell that I have scarcely been able to get around and should I not get better soon will be compeled to quit and in that event I will see you & have a talk. You know my feelings towards you there is none I respect <hr /> than I do you and no one is more willing to accord you full & ample credit for what you have done this I do on all Occasions while this is true as you know I am peculiarly situated at home this you understand I have not yet made up my mind to make a try for Congress as I doubt seriously wether the game is worth the amunition. At any <hr /> rate I will have little to do with the present campaign unless I should get home and find my health improved. I wont promise to pitch in for you. for if I do I will go the whole [figure?] at whatever personal cost or sacrifices. This I am not prepared to promise but I will say that you have my good wishes <hr /> and my warmest sympathy in your laudable ambition for preferment. Matters have not yet reached that point that I felt that my time has come to open up. before I do so I will see you and whatever I may do I am confident of receiving first your perfect acquiescence We are still before this Enemy & I hope Ere long will advance and when we do the result will not be doubtfull So keep good courage. Let me hear from you oft. Truly your friend J W Shaffer J. W. Shaffer Shaffer Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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. W. Shaffer to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516247 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private HEAD QUARTERS, Department of Virginia and North Carolina. In Field, Jun 25 1864 Dear Sir I rec'd your letter some time ago but I have been so very unwell that I have scarcely been able to get around and should I not get better soon will be compeled to quit and in that event I will see you & have a talk. You know my feelings towards you there is none I respect <hr /> than I do you and no one is more willing to accord you full & ample credit for what you have done this I do on all Occasions while this is true as you know I am peculiarly situated at home this you understand I have not yet made up my mind to make a try for Congress as I doubt seriously wether the game is worth the amunition. At any <hr /> rate I will have little to do with the present campaign unless I should get home and find my health improved. I wont promise to pitch in for you. for if I do I will go the whole [figure?] at whatever personal cost or sacrifices. This I am not prepared to promise but I will say that you have my good wishes <hr /> and my warmest sympathy in your laudable ambition for preferment. Matters have not yet reached that point that I felt that my time has come to open up. before I do so I will see you and whatever I may do I am confident of receiving first your perfect acquiescence We are still before this Enemy & I hope Ere long will advance and when we do the result will not be doubtfull So keep good courage. Let me hear from you oft. Truly your friend J W Shaffer J. W. Shaffer Shaffer 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/ffe8724376d78740253261ca46050150.pdf 029a0cdf50fd88164348ee1e78bc5062 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg June 27/64 Dear Gov Our County Convention was held Saturday, and Hon. J. M. Holyoke was renominated for Rep. He will support you for Senate. At least that is his promise, & I will endeavor to see that he fulfills - When will you be at home I want to see you much and would go to Springfield today if sure to see you. Truly Yours Geo I. Bergen <hr /> Geo. N. Bergen Galesburgh June 27/64 Private Senatorial File Senatorial Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Bergen to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-27 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516248 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Galesburg June 27/64 Dear Gov Our County Convention was held Saturday, and Hon. J. M. Holyoke was renominated for Rep. He will support you for Senate. At least that is his promise, & I will endeavor to see that he fulfills - When will you be at home I want to see you much and would go to Springfield today if sure to see you. Truly Yours Geo I. Bergen <hr /> Geo. N. Bergen Galesburgh June 27/64 Private Senatorial File Senatorial 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/d4b4c7f01fa481ef23b2589570aa3140.pdf 9d70c0400af43d768bc48322c92911ae Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield June 30th 1864. Medical Director U.S. Hospitals Little Rock Ark. Sir: William Booth of Vaughn's Battery Ills Art. has been in General Hospital for three months without much chance, as I am informed,) of ever being able for field duty. Please have him examined as soon as possible and discharged, if found permanently unfit for service. Please return this letter with statement of such action as may have been taken in the premises. Respecty. Your obed't serv't. Richd. Yates Governor <hr /> Resply returned to his Excellency Gov Yates The within named soldier, W. Booth was returned to duty from the General Hospital upon the 8th inst, as appears from official reports made to this office Jos. R. Smith Surg USA Medl Dir Dept of War M. D O, Little Rock July 21st 64 File Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Medical Director Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516249 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield June 30th 1864. Medical Director U.S. Hospitals Little Rock Ark. Sir: William Booth of Vaughn's Battery Ills Art. has been in General Hospital for three months without much chance, as I am informed,) of ever being able for field duty. Please have him examined as soon as possible and discharged, if found permanently unfit for service. Please return this letter with statement of such action as may have been taken in the premises. Respecty. Your obed't serv't. Richd. Yates Governor <hr /> Resply returned to his Excellency Gov Yates The within named soldier, W. Booth was returned to duty from the General Hospital upon the 8th inst, as appears from official reports made to this office Jos. R. Smith Surg USA Medl Dir Dept of War M. D O, Little Rock July 21st 64 File 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/3f83fd5b6b16c8f1bcbb585f9c17071f.pdf b782a45aa6c4a19ec97507249c205abe Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Springfield June 30th 1864 Surgeon in Charge U.T. Hospitals Chattanooga Tenn. </pre> Sir: <pre> I am informed that John C. Purtle Priv Co H 125th Regt Ill Vol's, has been confined in Hospital No 8 Chattanooga for nearly four months and that there is but little hope of his even being fit for field duty. Please have him Examined as soon as possible with a view to his discharge, or if not a fit subject for discharge assist him in getting a furlough, to unable him to recover his health under the care of his friends. </pre> <hr /> Please return this letter with endorsement of such action as may be taken in the (premises?). <pre> Respectfully, Your obedient Richd Yates </pre> Office Chief Surg. of Post Chattanooga July 15th 1864 Respectfully returned the within named man was transferred to Nashville Tenn. July 4th 1864 <pre> Yates Surgeon Ofr Chief Surgeon of Post </pre> File. Party informed Informed party Cumberland H co Infftry 7291 4 Div State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield July 25 1864 Respectfully referred to (illegible) P. J. Eno Esq. illinois State Secretary Agent Nashville Tenn. with request that he render the within named John C. Purtle any assistance which may be necessary to secure either his disCharge or a furlough. Please address this paper with convenience to <pre> Rich Yates Governor </pre> Cumberland Usa Gen Hospital <pre> Nashville July 30th 1864 </pre> Private John C. Purtle. Co H. 124th Regt Ill. is a patient in this Hospital. but a subject neither for discharge nor furlough. <pre> M. E. Trull. Ass't Surg. Usa Act. Surg in ch. </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 Surgeon in Charge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516250 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. <pre> Springfield June 30th 1864 Surgeon in Charge U.T. Hospitals Chattanooga Tenn. </pre> Sir: <pre> I am informed that John C. Purtle Priv Co H 125th Regt Ill Vol's, has been confined in Hospital No 8 Chattanooga for nearly four months and that there is but little hope of his even being fit for field duty. Please have him Examined as soon as possible with a view to his discharge, or if not a fit subject for discharge assist him in getting a furlough, to unable him to recover his health under the care of his friends. </pre> <hr /> Please return this letter with endorsement of such action as may be taken in the (premises?). <pre> Respectfully, Your obedient Richd Yates </pre> Office Chief Surg. of Post Chattanooga July 15th 1864 Respectfully returned the within named man was transferred to Nashville Tenn. July 4th 1864 <pre> Yates Surgeon Ofr Chief Surgeon of Post </pre> File. Party informed Informed party Cumberland H co Infftry 7291 4 Div State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield July 25 1864 Respectfully referred to (illegible) P. J. Eno Esq. illinois State Secretary Agent Nashville Tenn. with request that he render the within named John C. Purtle any assistance which may be necessary to secure either his disCharge or a furlough. Please address this paper with convenience to <pre> Rich Yates Governor </pre> Cumberland Usa Gen Hospital <pre> Nashville July 30th 1864 </pre> Private John C. Purtle. Co H. 124th Regt Ill. is a patient in this Hospital. but a subject neither for discharge nor furlough. <pre> M. E. Trull. Ass't Surg. Usa Act. Surg in ch. </pre> Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/bfa8be37efddcb8cc2fa7f680d6b7a2b.pdf f402cdaab5b2a6de5926b808942122ea Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cobb's Building 126 1/2 Room 15 [P.O. Drawer 6482] To His Excellency Governor Yates, My dear Sir, Immediately on receipt of your second thirty dollars I wrote to acknowledge the money and the accompanying letter. By your letter of yesterday I found that you did not get these missives. I have had past trouble with deliveries at our P.O. here and this week two letters and a batch of proofs of my book, which is very nearly ready, were handed over to me, dated a month back! I could, at the time I speak of, have come over to <hr /> 2/ Springfield, and earnestly desired to do so, I wrote you to that effect. But I am now engaged in my business, and cannot leave. Altho, I can readily enough complete the work here, and will engage to do so in two months, if you will do your share of the contract. Which was this: That either Mr. Lomis, or Mr. Snyder should come down here, & spend a day or two with me instructing me about the history of the documents ---their occasion, dates etc. And that I should receive in regular payments fifteen dollars a week. This is a matter of business, so far, altho it is & has been to me, a work of real love. But the weekly payments are absolutely essential <hr /> 3/ to me, as I must employ a copyist to help me, in order to get the work out within the two months. I have found a really great speech of yours, reported by me. It is in pencil---and I shall make a glorious thing of it. And be sure of the book also---conceit notwithstanding---for [me or?] the literary treatment shall be my best. Believe me always, Very [devoutly?] yours Geo S. Phillips <hr /> Private Phillips, George S Chicago June 1864 In regard to Biography will have it ready for publication soon. Wishes Loomis or Snyder to come to Chicago Snyder Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 4 (June 1864) 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 George S. Phillips to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-06-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516251 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Cobb's Building 126 1/2 Room 15 [P.O. Drawer 6482] To His Excellency Governor Yates, My dear Sir, Immediately on receipt of your second thirty dollars I wrote to acknowledge the money and the accompanying letter. By your letter of yesterday I found that you did not get these missives. I have had past trouble with deliveries at our P.O. here and this week two letters and a batch of proofs of my book, which is very nearly ready, were handed over to me, dated a month back! I could, at the time I speak of, have come over to <hr /> 2/ Springfield, and earnestly desired to do so, I wrote you to that effect. But I am now engaged in my business, and cannot leave. Altho, I can readily enough complete the work here, and will engage to do so in two months, if you will do your share of the contract. Which was this: That either Mr. Lomis, or Mr. Snyder should come down here, & spend a day or two with me instructing me about the history of the documents ---their occasion, dates etc. And that I should receive in regular payments fifteen dollars a week. This is a matter of business, so far, altho it is & has been to me, a work of real love. But the weekly payments are absolutely essential <hr /> 3/ to me, as I must employ a copyist to help me, in order to get the work out within the two months. I have found a really great speech of yours, reported by me. It is in pencil---and I shall make a glorious thing of it. And be sure of the book also---conceit notwithstanding---for [me or?] the literary treatment shall be my best. Believe me always, Very [devoutly?] yours Geo S. Phillips <hr /> Private Phillips, George S Chicago June 1864 In regard to Biography will have it ready for publication soon. Wishes Loomis or Snyder to come to Chicago Snyder 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