1 25 16 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1c983d9293150ceb1aabdd0d5da19a11.pdf b6d710091f0fb53db28fcfcb2211a61c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. UNION LEAGUE OF AMERICA. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. BROTHERS OF THE U. L. A. GREETING: The fall campaign of 1864 is now fairly opened. It will prove to be one of the most important in the history of our beloved country, and calls for our prompt, earnest and untiring effort to bring to a successful termination. With the names of LINCOLN and JOHNSON, OGLESBY and BROSS at the head of the National State ticket, and as our leaders in the great struggle, we can and must be victorious. OUR PLATFORM Resolved, That it is the highest duty of every American citizen to maintain against all their enemies the integrity of the Union, and the paramount authority of the Constitution and laws of the United States, and that laying aside all differences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, animated by a common sentiment, and aiming at a common object, to do everything in our power to aid the Government in quelling, by force of arms, the rebellion now raging against its authority, and in bringing to the punishment due to their crimes the rebels and traitors arraigned against it. Resolved, That we approve the determination of the Government of the United States not to compromise with rebels, or to offer any terms of peace except such as may be based upon an unconditional surrender of their hostility, and a return to their just allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States ; and that we call upon the Government to maintain this position and to prosecute the war with the utmost possible vigor, to the complete suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance upon the self-sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic valor, and the undying devotion of the American people to their country and its free institutions. Resolved, That as slavery was the cause and constitutes the strength of the rebellion, and as it must be always and everywhere hostile to the principles of republican government, justice and the national safety DEMAND ITS UTTER AND COMPLETE EXTIRPATION FROM THE SOIL OF THE REPUBLIC ; and that we uphold and maintain the nets and proclamation, by which the government in its own defence, has aimed a death-blow at this gigantic evil ; and we are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity to its provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction of the United States. Resolved, That the thanks of the American people are due to the soldiers and sailors of the army and the navy, who had perilled their lives in defence of their country and in vindication of the honor of the flag. That the nation owes to them some permanent recognition of their patriotism and valor, and ample and permanent provision for those of their survivors who have received disabling and honorable wounds in the service of the country, and that the memories of those who have fallen in its defence shall be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance. Resolved, That we approve and applaud the practical wisdom, the unselfish patriotism, and unswerving fidelity to the Constitution, and the principles of American liberty with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of unparalelled difficulty the great duties and responsibilities of the Presidential office. That we approve and endorse, as demanded by the emergency, and essential to the preservation of the nation, and as within the Constitution, the measures and acts which he has adopted to defend the nation against its open and secret foes; that we approve especially of the Proclamation of Emancipation, and the employment as Union soldiers of men heretofore held in slavery, and that we have full confidence in his determination to carry these and all other constitutional measures essential to the salvation of the country, into full and complete effect. Resolved, That we deem it essential to the general welfare, that harmony should prevail in the national councils, and we regard as worthy of public confidence and official trust those and only those who cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in the resolutions, and which should characterize the administration of the Government. Resolved, That the Government owes to all men employed in its armies, without regard to distinction of color, the full protection of the laws of war, and that any violations of these laws or the usages of civilized nations in the line of war, by the rebels now in arms, should be made the subject of full and prompt redress. Resolved, That the foreign emigration, which, in the past, has added so much to the wealth and development of resources and increase of power of this nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all nations, should be fostered and encouraged by a liberal and just policy. Resolved, That we are in favor of the speedy construction of the railroad to the Pacific. Resolved, That the national faith pledged for the redemption of the public debt must be kept inviolate, and that for this purpose we recommend economy and rigid responsibility in the public expenditures, and a vigorous and just system of taxation. That it is the duty of any loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the use of the national currency. <hr /> Resolved, That we approve the position taken by the Government, that the people of the United States can never regard with indifference the attempt of any European power to overthrow by force, or to supplant by fraud the institutions of any republican government on the Western Continent, and that they will view with extreme jealousy, as menacing to the peace and independence of this our country, the efforts of any such power to obtain any new foot-holds for monarchical governments, sustained by a foreign military force, in near proximity to the United States. Every lover of his country will feel proud of the principles set forth in the above resolutions; they are such that every member of the league can endorse cheerfully, and with a will work and vote for the candidates placed upon our National and State tickets. The National Grand Council of the U. L. A., at its late session in Baltimore, passed the following resolutions of endorsement: Resolved, That the National Council of the Union League of America hereby most heartily approves and indorses the nominations made by the Union National Convention at Baltimore on the 8th of June, of Abraham Lincoln for President, and of Andrew Johnson for Vice President of the United States. And as we are bound by our obligation to do all in our power to elect true and reliable Union men to all offices, and as the nominees of said Convention are the only candidates that can hope to be elected as loyal men, we regard it as the imperative duty of members of the union League to do all that lies in their power to secure their election. Resolved, That this Council also earnestly approves and indorses the platform of principles adopted by said Convention. Resolved That we will, as individuals and members of the Union League, do all in our power to elect said candidates. Brothers of the League ! the Union nominees and the platform herewith presented to you are such that we can point to them with pride. The candidates are men known and loved by us all as true and tried friends of Liberty and the Union. Our noble President, Abraham Lincoln, and the sterling patriot, Andrew Johnson, have been tried by a fiery ordeal never before experienced by man, and are found worthy. The brave and gallant Oglesby who by his blood has scaled his devotion to our Country and Liberty, is the first on our State ticket, followed by Bross and othermen, who, each and all, have been, and are, active and efficient co-workers with us in our endeavors to crush treason and traitors. In the name of our great brotherhood I urge you all, as you hold sacred the glorious objects for which we are banded together and are so earnestly working to attain, to do your whole duty until the last vote is cast into the ballot box next November. The prize of a redeemed, a happy, free and united country is worthy of our very best efforts. For that we were organized, and for that we must work I trust every member of the U. L. A. in Illinois, will be impressed by the magnitude of the political struggle before us and not fail to perform his alloted duty. Let your Council meet as often as once each week. Urge all the brothers to attend every meeting promptly. At each meeting let a speech be made by some brother, or some speech be read, thereby keeping up an interest in and gaining a knowledge of our important duties. Now, and until the 6th day of November next, is our time to work. Not one member of the League should be idle. You each and all have an influence and you must exert it. You must not expect an easy victory at the ballot box this fall. The foe with whom we wage our warfare is wily and unscrupulous. Gigantic efforts will be made to defeat the Union party ; but every effort, come from what source it may, must be met with a stout and determined opposition by the members of the League. We must watch, fight and pray if we wish to be successful. Let every Council in our State be prepared for any emergency that may arise. Treason and traitors are in our midst plotting for the downfall of our government. A traitor banished from his country, has returned and is now openly and boldly defying the powers that be ; and the action of the copperhead state convention at its late session by resolutions promised to sustain this arch traitor in his treasonable demonstrations. I do not desire to give you needless alarm, but from reliable sources, I have information of matters of great Importance to all who desire the perpetuity of Liberty and the Union and therefore let every member of the League remember that "Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty," and prepare himself to take an active part in what may be a fearful crisis in the history of our State and Country. Let you correspondence with the Grand Secretary be frequent. Send your reports and dues promptly. The Grand Council must be sustained in the great and holy work before us. Our brave Illinois soldiers being denied the right of suffrage, look for us at home to do our duty. We must not fail to elect a National and State ticket for which (if at home) they would work and vote for. They must be sustained in the noble, self-sacrificing duty they are now performing ; and in no better way can it be done and please them than by election Abraham Lincoln as President, and Richard J. Oglesby as Governor. Brothers! strive to roll up a majority in your town and county that will cheer the hearts of all lovers of our beloved country, and forever root out Copperheadism and all isms that do not keep step to the music of Liberty and the Union. Fraternally yours, GEO. H. HARLOW, GRAND SECRETARY. <hr /> Address of Geo H Harlow Grand Secr of the Union League of Minn's. In behalf of the Union Ticket of 1864 in Minn's. Lincoln & Johnson Oglesby & Bross (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 8 (September 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 Harlow address to the Union League of America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-XX Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516323 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. UNION LEAGUE OF AMERICA. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ILLINOIS GRAND COUNCIL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. BROTHERS OF THE U. L. A. GREETING: The fall campaign of 1864 is now fairly opened. It will prove to be one of the most important in the history of our beloved country, and calls for our prompt, earnest and untiring effort to bring to a successful termination. With the names of LINCOLN and JOHNSON, OGLESBY and BROSS at the head of the National State ticket, and as our leaders in the great struggle, we can and must be victorious. OUR PLATFORM Resolved, That it is the highest duty of every American citizen to maintain against all their enemies the integrity of the Union, and the paramount authority of the Constitution and laws of the United States, and that laying aside all differences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, animated by a common sentiment, and aiming at a common object, to do everything in our power to aid the Government in quelling, by force of arms, the rebellion now raging against its authority, and in bringing to the punishment due to their crimes the rebels and traitors arraigned against it. Resolved, That we approve the determination of the Government of the United States not to compromise with rebels, or to offer any terms of peace except such as may be based upon an unconditional surrender of their hostility, and a return to their just allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States ; and that we call upon the Government to maintain this position and to prosecute the war with the utmost possible vigor, to the complete suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance upon the self-sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic valor, and the undying devotion of the American people to their country and its free institutions. Resolved, That as slavery was the cause and constitutes the strength of the rebellion, and as it must be always and everywhere hostile to the principles of republican government, justice and the national safety DEMAND ITS UTTER AND COMPLETE EXTIRPATION FROM THE SOIL OF THE REPUBLIC ; and that we uphold and maintain the nets and proclamation, by which the government in its own defence, has aimed a death-blow at this gigantic evil ; and we are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity to its provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction of the United States. Resolved, That the thanks of the American people are due to the soldiers and sailors of the army and the navy, who had perilled their lives in defence of their country and in vindication of the honor of the flag. That the nation owes to them some permanent recognition of their patriotism and valor, and ample and permanent provision for those of their survivors who have received disabling and honorable wounds in the service of the country, and that the memories of those who have fallen in its defence shall be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance. Resolved, That we approve and applaud the practical wisdom, the unselfish patriotism, and unswerving fidelity to the Constitution, and the principles of American liberty with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of unparalelled difficulty the great duties and responsibilities of the Presidential office. That we approve and endorse, as demanded by the emergency, and essential to the preservation of the nation, and as within the Constitution, the measures and acts which he has adopted to defend the nation against its open and secret foes; that we approve especially of the Proclamation of Emancipation, and the employment as Union soldiers of men heretofore held in slavery, and that we have full confidence in his determination to carry these and all other constitutional measures essential to the salvation of the country, into full and complete effect. Resolved, That we deem it essential to the general welfare, that harmony should prevail in the national councils, and we regard as worthy of public confidence and official trust those and only those who cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in the resolutions, and which should characterize the administration of the Government. Resolved, That the Government owes to all men employed in its armies, without regard to distinction of color, the full protection of the laws of war, and that any violations of these laws or the usages of civilized nations in the line of war, by the rebels now in arms, should be made the subject of full and prompt redress. Resolved, That the foreign emigration, which, in the past, has added so much to the wealth and development of resources and increase of power of this nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all nations, should be fostered and encouraged by a liberal and just policy. Resolved, That we are in favor of the speedy construction of the railroad to the Pacific. Resolved, That the national faith pledged for the redemption of the public debt must be kept inviolate, and that for this purpose we recommend economy and rigid responsibility in the public expenditures, and a vigorous and just system of taxation. That it is the duty of any loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the use of the national currency. <hr /> Resolved, That we approve the position taken by the Government, that the people of the United States can never regard with indifference the attempt of any European power to overthrow by force, or to supplant by fraud the institutions of any republican government on the Western Continent, and that they will view with extreme jealousy, as menacing to the peace and independence of this our country, the efforts of any such power to obtain any new foot-holds for monarchical governments, sustained by a foreign military force, in near proximity to the United States. Every lover of his country will feel proud of the principles set forth in the above resolutions; they are such that every member of the league can endorse cheerfully, and with a will work and vote for the candidates placed upon our National and State tickets. The National Grand Council of the U. L. A., at its late session in Baltimore, passed the following resolutions of endorsement: Resolved, That the National Council of the Union League of America hereby most heartily approves and indorses the nominations made by the Union National Convention at Baltimore on the 8th of June, of Abraham Lincoln for President, and of Andrew Johnson for Vice President of the United States. And as we are bound by our obligation to do all in our power to elect true and reliable Union men to all offices, and as the nominees of said Convention are the only candidates that can hope to be elected as loyal men, we regard it as the imperative duty of members of the union League to do all that lies in their power to secure their election. Resolved, That this Council also earnestly approves and indorses the platform of principles adopted by said Convention. Resolved That we will, as individuals and members of the Union League, do all in our power to elect said candidates. Brothers of the League ! the Union nominees and the platform herewith presented to you are such that we can point to them with pride. The candidates are men known and loved by us all as true and tried friends of Liberty and the Union. Our noble President, Abraham Lincoln, and the sterling patriot, Andrew Johnson, have been tried by a fiery ordeal never before experienced by man, and are found worthy. The brave and gallant Oglesby who by his blood has scaled his devotion to our Country and Liberty, is the first on our State ticket, followed by Bross and othermen, who, each and all, have been, and are, active and efficient co-workers with us in our endeavors to crush treason and traitors. In the name of our great brotherhood I urge you all, as you hold sacred the glorious objects for which we are banded together and are so earnestly working to attain, to do your whole duty until the last vote is cast into the ballot box next November. The prize of a redeemed, a happy, free and united country is worthy of our very best efforts. For that we were organized, and for that we must work I trust every member of the U. L. A. in Illinois, will be impressed by the magnitude of the political struggle before us and not fail to perform his alloted duty. Let your Council meet as often as once each week. Urge all the brothers to attend every meeting promptly. At each meeting let a speech be made by some brother, or some speech be read, thereby keeping up an interest in and gaining a knowledge of our important duties. Now, and until the 6th day of November next, is our time to work. Not one member of the League should be idle. You each and all have an influence and you must exert it. You must not expect an easy victory at the ballot box this fall. The foe with whom we wage our warfare is wily and unscrupulous. Gigantic efforts will be made to defeat the Union party ; but every effort, come from what source it may, must be met with a stout and determined opposition by the members of the League. We must watch, fight and pray if we wish to be successful. Let every Council in our State be prepared for any emergency that may arise. Treason and traitors are in our midst plotting for the downfall of our government. A traitor banished from his country, has returned and is now openly and boldly defying the powers that be ; and the action of the copperhead state convention at its late session by resolutions promised to sustain this arch traitor in his treasonable demonstrations. I do not desire to give you needless alarm, but from reliable sources, I have information of matters of great Importance to all who desire the perpetuity of Liberty and the Union and therefore let every member of the League remember that "Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty," and prepare himself to take an active part in what may be a fearful crisis in the history of our State and Country. Let you correspondence with the Grand Secretary be frequent. Send your reports and dues promptly. The Grand Council must be sustained in the great and holy work before us. Our brave Illinois soldiers being denied the right of suffrage, look for us at home to do our duty. We must not fail to elect a National and State ticket for which (if at home) they would work and vote for. They must be sustained in the noble, self-sacrificing duty they are now performing ; and in no better way can it be done and please them than by election Abraham Lincoln as President, and Richard J. Oglesby as Governor. Brothers! strive to roll up a majority in your town and county that will cheer the hearts of all lovers of our beloved country, and forever root out Copperheadism and all isms that do not keep step to the music of Liberty and the Union. Fraternally yours, GEO. H. HARLOW, GRAND SECRETARY. <hr /> Address of Geo H Harlow Grand Secr of the Union League of Minn's. In behalf of the Union Ticket of 1864 in Minn's. Lincoln & Johnson Oglesby & Bross (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/e8024badd701389558d8e48d229b0c93.pdf 28e1333bf6e57204e5d7b37ded01e7ab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Lewistonn 1st Sept 1864 Hon. R. Yates Dear Sir your esteemed favor enclosing your Photographs was recieved some time ago I have delayed answering it till now to see what our prospects were or would be in the fall Election I have no doubt but we will Elect our member of the Lower House in Mercer & Henderson & Warren and the Senator from McDonough Warren and Henderson making a gaine of 3 from that section and my Brothers with whom I am in consultation hope <hr /> if our soldiers get Home they will do something in this Fulton Co. I suppose I need not urge it on you the necesity of having a good many of our Soldiers back at the Election as I knowe you must be aware of the almost vital importance to the County of carrying this State at coming Elections I believe the cost of a Battle by Grant or Sherman would not be so bad to the county if you had not been Elected we should have had the worst Kinde of a civil War for the last 2 years in our state you and every other influential Man in the state should see to it in time that our Soldiers <hr /> are allowed to return I have conversed with a greate Many banding Men since I wrote you before and have not heard the Name of any other before mention for the Senate but your self pleas accept my thanks for the Photographs and if anything turns up that my Brothers or myself can be of any Service to the cause write us freely yours Truly &c J. J. Phelps <hr /> J. J. Phelps. Lewiston Ill Sept 1st 64 Thanks for Autographs. Thinks they will carry Mercer, Harvey, Warren & Mconough counties at the Fall election. Warns the Govr. against not allowing the Soldiers to come home & vote. (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 8 (September 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. J. Phelps to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516324 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. Lewistonn 1st Sept 1864 Hon. R. Yates Dear Sir your esteemed favor enclosing your Photographs was recieved some time ago I have delayed answering it till now to see what our prospects were or would be in the fall Election I have no doubt but we will Elect our member of the Lower House in Mercer & Henderson & Warren and the Senator from McDonough Warren and Henderson making a gaine of 3 from that section and my Brothers with whom I am in consultation hope <hr /> if our soldiers get Home they will do something in this Fulton Co. I suppose I need not urge it on you the necesity of having a good many of our Soldiers back at the Election as I knowe you must be aware of the almost vital importance to the County of carrying this State at coming Elections I believe the cost of a Battle by Grant or Sherman would not be so bad to the county if you had not been Elected we should have had the worst Kinde of a civil War for the last 2 years in our state you and every other influential Man in the state should see to it in time that our Soldiers <hr /> are allowed to return I have conversed with a greate Many banding Men since I wrote you before and have not heard the Name of any other before mention for the Senate but your self pleas accept my thanks for the Photographs and if anything turns up that my Brothers or myself can be of any Service to the cause write us freely yours Truly &c J. J. Phelps <hr /> J. J. Phelps. Lewiston Ill Sept 1st 64 Thanks for Autographs. Thinks they will carry Mercer, Harvey, Warren & Mconough counties at the Fall election. Warns the Govr. against not allowing the Soldiers to come home & vote. (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/76b9a46b1039a8462fb5b544a65933c4.pdf 592549234de8be5be6a344bc0547eadd Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Sept. 4, 1864. Hon. Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois,- I am told you left the city Thursday night; I got home Friday morning - the day I had fixed upon as falling in best with my interests. What a botch! I cannot say how Long John will regard me. I appeared promptly on the platform after his nomination and gave in my adhesion. I was told last night - by a friend, I suppose - that Wentworth had intimated that he wanted Elliot Anthony to go to the Senate & intimated that I had better not be <hr /> a candidate, as I could not overcome such opposition. I answered, that two candidates had just been frightened off the track, and I was not the man to become the third. I think I can win beyond a doubt. What did you learn? Let me ask you to write me fully, if you have any points, or advice. Respectfully, your friend, Francis A. Eastman <hr /> Eastman F.A. Chicago Sep 4th 1864 Says he understands that Wentworth wants Elliot Anthony to go to the Senate & intimates that he (Eastman) had better not be a candidate. But he thinks he wont be frightened off- 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 8 (September 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 Francis Eastman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516325 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. Chicago Ill. Sept. 4, 1864. Hon. Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois,- I am told you left the city Thursday night; I got home Friday morning - the day I had fixed upon as falling in best with my interests. What a botch! I cannot say how Long John will regard me. I appeared promptly on the platform after his nomination and gave in my adhesion. I was told last night - by a friend, I suppose - that Wentworth had intimated that he wanted Elliot Anthony to go to the Senate & intimated that I had better not be <hr /> a candidate, as I could not overcome such opposition. I answered, that two candidates had just been frightened off the track, and I was not the man to become the third. I think I can win beyond a doubt. What did you learn? Let me ask you to write me fully, if you have any points, or advice. Respectfully, your friend, Francis A. Eastman <hr /> Eastman F.A. Chicago Sep 4th 1864 Says he understands that Wentworth wants Elliot Anthony to go to the Senate & intimates that he (Eastman) had better not be a candidate. But he thinks he wont be frightened off- 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/09bb0a9faec06ef5674b44bc239882bc.pdf b54d4f1a7a398b0af504fc444f99e8e0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Ill. Sept. 5, 1864. Hon. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois,- I wrote you yesterday, but I have more light to-day. Have been feeling around for the ropes, and think have got hold of most of them. Wentworth has promised not to oppose me. I am not afraid of Anthony - but shall proceed as though I were. Pres. Sturdevant is here. The members of Commission appointed by you now in town, have a meeting at Mr. Eddy's office this evening. Respectfully & truly Francis A. Eastman <hr /> Eastman Fr. A. Chicago. Sept 5th 1864 Says that he has "more light." Has been feeling around for the "ropes" and thinks he has got hold of most of them. Wentworth has promised not to oppose him. - He is not afraid of Anthony but will proceed as though he were. The committee appointed by Govr. arrive town & hold a meeting at Mr. Eddy's office tonight (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 8 (September 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 Francis Eastman to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-05 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516326 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. Chicago Ill. Sept. 5, 1864. Hon. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois,- I wrote you yesterday, but I have more light to-day. Have been feeling around for the ropes, and think have got hold of most of them. Wentworth has promised not to oppose me. I am not afraid of Anthony - but shall proceed as though I were. Pres. Sturdevant is here. The members of Commission appointed by you now in town, have a meeting at Mr. Eddy's office this evening. Respectfully & truly Francis A. Eastman <hr /> Eastman Fr. A. Chicago. Sept 5th 1864 Says that he has "more light." Has been feeling around for the "ropes" and thinks he has got hold of most of them. Wentworth has promised not to oppose him. - He is not afraid of Anthony but will proceed as though he were. The committee appointed by Govr. arrive town & hold a meeting at Mr. Eddy's office tonight (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/940e7a2380a522405d923b1ae1a74a25.pdf cd88f7b0aee1bf0d5a7d2f11fcb913d6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department Springfield Sept 9th(?) 1864 To the Medical Director U S General Hospital Rome Georgia Dear Sir: I am informed that John H Senger(?) of Co B. 111th(?) Regt. Ills Vols. is now confirmed in your hospital with but little prospect of his immediate recovery, he having been in hospital, at various points, for near two years. I would respectively and earnestly request that you examine him, and cause him to be transferred to U S Hospital at Camp Butler near this city, if possible. If not, to some Northern Hospital where he may be nearer his home and friends until he recovers his health. Please give this case your special attention, and inform me of action taken. Very Respectively Your Obedt Sen(?) Rich Yates Governor of Ills <hr /> U. S. Hospital Rome Ga Sept 19th 1864 Respectfully returned. I have carefully examined the within named man and find that he has recovered his health and will, I expect, rejoin his Regt. in a few days. Consequently he is not a proper subject for transfer. Moreover I have no authority for transfering any men to northern hospitals. J.(?) H. Grove(?) (?) in charge 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 8 (September 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 1864-09-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516327 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 Sept 9th(?) 1864 To the Medical Director U S General Hospital Rome Georgia Dear Sir: I am informed that John H Senger(?) of Co B. 111th(?) Regt. Ills Vols. is now confirmed in your hospital with but little prospect of his immediate recovery, he having been in hospital, at various points, for near two years. I would respectively and earnestly request that you examine him, and cause him to be transferred to U S Hospital at Camp Butler near this city, if possible. If not, to some Northern Hospital where he may be nearer his home and friends until he recovers his health. Please give this case your special attention, and inform me of action taken. Very Respectively Your Obedt Sen(?) Rich Yates Governor of Ills <hr /> U. S. Hospital Rome Ga Sept 19th 1864 Respectfully returned. I have carefully examined the within named man and find that he has recovered his health and will, I expect, rejoin his Regt. in a few days. Consequently he is not a proper subject for transfer. Moreover I have no authority for transfering any men to northern hospitals. J.(?) H. Grove(?) (?) in charge 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/112e3376a8ee604a098fc39b1b9d7e03.pdf 8c5e6848b9960cf6949a730cd60a5a3e Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Illinois State Agency Nashville, Sept 6 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Governor Dr Sir Enclosed I return yours of the 6th with the Surgeons Endorsement--All has been done here that can be in this case--Perhaps if you refer it to the Secretary of War the application may succeed. Very Respectfully Your ob servant Edward Eno Ill State gen <hr /> copy Illinois State Agency Nashville Sep. 2 1864 Dr. Herbs Surg in charge Hospital No. 2 Sir I received the enclosed letter from Governor Yates without the letters refered to-- Will you please have the man examined and return the Governors letter with the result endorsed. Seely represents his family as in a distressed situation and if he can be discharged it will be doing them & him a kindness. Very respectfully, <pre>Edward Eno </pre> Ill state agent <hr /> Eno Edward Nashville Sept 6th 1864 Returns your letter to him requesting the discharge of Wm Seely of 104th Regiment and asks attention to the Governor's endorsement Recommend that application be made to the Secty of War. F. Ans personally 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 8 (September 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 Edward Eno to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-06 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516328 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 Agency Nashville, Sept 6 1864 Hon. Richard Yates Governor Dr Sir Enclosed I return yours of the 6th with the Surgeons Endorsement--All has been done here that can be in this case--Perhaps if you refer it to the Secretary of War the application may succeed. Very Respectfully Your ob servant Edward Eno Ill State gen <hr /> copy Illinois State Agency Nashville Sep. 2 1864 Dr. Herbs Surg in charge Hospital No. 2 Sir I received the enclosed letter from Governor Yates without the letters refered to-- Will you please have the man examined and return the Governors letter with the result endorsed. Seely represents his family as in a distressed situation and if he can be discharged it will be doing them & him a kindness. Very respectfully, <pre>Edward Eno </pre> Ill state agent <hr /> Eno Edward Nashville Sept 6th 1864 Returns your letter to him requesting the discharge of Wm Seely of 104th Regiment and asks attention to the Governor's endorsement Recommend that application be made to the Secty of War. F. Ans personally 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/55f19f39530d6aa45532af7f11d610ff.pdf 6dc9ce181939330d43735ee12e254272 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Pay Department, U.S.A., St. Louis, Mo. Sept 9th 1864 Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield Ills, Dear Governor. I arrived last night after a more than two months trip to Little Rock Ark. I found your note of the 7th Aug. I also recd one Letter at Little Rock and answered immediately. I hope you received my reply. I am Exceedingly sorry that I could not be in Ills sooner. And Even more the press of work in our department is great. Gov. I serve you before all other men. This letter is taken up before a dozen official ones I find by examining Ogle Co. papers that She is all right. Mix and Petrie are the workers there. They you find put Yates ahead of Washburne. It was <hr /> thought best on consultation in order to keep Washburne in a place and possibly quiet till after the senatorial Election & return him to Congress again. I send you the Resolutions passed at the Congressional Convention at Freport. Mix was the Draftsman. Mix is an appointee of Washburnes hand perhaps. The wording as to Washburne Mix is a man thus affected. But I think "The Members from Ogle" in The Legislature will be "All right on Dick." As to anything further Governor I will be very glad to hear from you. I Shall be busy a few days till my papers are sent to Washington for this last payment. And then, if At All possible I shall be in Ills a short time at best. In the mean time write me and I will sit up nights and work my good gold quill. <hr /> Hoping, Governor, that all may work right both for the honor of Our Country And for your own just and due reward I reman Your Obedient Servant Wm S Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S., St Louis Sept 9th/64 Has been posted in affairs in Ogle County. To get Hon E. B. W. off the Sen track they decided to send him back to Congress. Mix & Petrie are the workers in that County. Encloses Resolutions passed at convention in Freeport. Will be in Illinois after "Press of business" 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 8 (September 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 William S. Pope to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-09 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516329 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. Pay Department, U.S.A., St. Louis, Mo. Sept 9th 1864 Gov. Richd Yates, Springfield Ills, Dear Governor. I arrived last night after a more than two months trip to Little Rock Ark. I found your note of the 7th Aug. I also recd one Letter at Little Rock and answered immediately. I hope you received my reply. I am Exceedingly sorry that I could not be in Ills sooner. And Even more the press of work in our department is great. Gov. I serve you before all other men. This letter is taken up before a dozen official ones I find by examining Ogle Co. papers that She is all right. Mix and Petrie are the workers there. They you find put Yates ahead of Washburne. It was <hr /> thought best on consultation in order to keep Washburne in a place and possibly quiet till after the senatorial Election & return him to Congress again. I send you the Resolutions passed at the Congressional Convention at Freport. Mix was the Draftsman. Mix is an appointee of Washburnes hand perhaps. The wording as to Washburne Mix is a man thus affected. But I think "The Members from Ogle" in The Legislature will be "All right on Dick." As to anything further Governor I will be very glad to hear from you. I Shall be busy a few days till my papers are sent to Washington for this last payment. And then, if At All possible I shall be in Ills a short time at best. In the mean time write me and I will sit up nights and work my good gold quill. <hr /> Hoping, Governor, that all may work right both for the honor of Our Country And for your own just and due reward I reman Your Obedient Servant Wm S Pope <hr /> Pope Wm S., St Louis Sept 9th/64 Has been posted in affairs in Ogle County. To get Hon E. B. W. off the Sen track they decided to send him back to Congress. Mix & Petrie are the workers in that County. Encloses Resolutions passed at convention in Freeport. Will be in Illinois after "Press of business" 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/d4aea3f044884252c6e082a2c465a196.pdf 600f758bdf663e0a01545c02ebcfa492 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Belleville. Sep. 11./64 Gov. Yates: Der Sir: Please pardon the delay in replying to yours of last month. I have been much occupied in my Canvass, & have waited to see what our nominations would be before giving you my impression of the situation in this county & Madison. At the time of your writing Mr. Metcalf of Madison was already our Candidate for State Senator. - a fact you seemed to have overlooked. We have [bought?] out Col Niles & Col Thomas for the House from this County <hr /> besides a County ticket exceedingly Strong. I am clear that Niles & Thomas are the strongest men we could have selected for Representatives, & that they will give positive help to the State Senatorial ticket. For myself, I have arranged for a thorough, & rather special canvass of Madison. I shall spend the whole of week after next in that County, speaking daily or twice a day in the principal Precincts, & shall probably, farther along, address other meetings in the same county. I am pleased to see that Gen Oglesby & yourself are posted for meetings at Edwardsville & Belleville on the 30 inst & 1st of Oct. Why not have <hr /> a meeting the next Monday Oct 3 in Waterloo in Monroe county? I know no place where a large meeting would be more likely to be fruitful of results on the State ticket. Waterloo is 17 miles from Belleville. I only offer this as a suggestion: I do not request that it be done, if it interferes at all with the general arraingments of the canvass. I think Madison & St. Clair will go straight Union together. But this is opinion. No false confidence is to be indulged - no legitimate effort spared. Yours resply J Baker <hr /> Baker. J. Belleville Sept 11th 64 Replying to Govr's letter of last month. he gives the candidates for House & Senate in that Dist also county ticket. which he says is exceedingly strong Prospects there are very good. Is glad to know the Govr & Oglesby are appointed to speak there. Wants to know if they cant have a meeting at Waterloo in Monroe county on Oct. 3d. Gov Returned by Govr Nov 14th 64 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 8 (September 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. Baker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516330 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. Belleville. Sep. 11./64 Gov. Yates: Der Sir: Please pardon the delay in replying to yours of last month. I have been much occupied in my Canvass, & have waited to see what our nominations would be before giving you my impression of the situation in this county & Madison. At the time of your writing Mr. Metcalf of Madison was already our Candidate for State Senator. - a fact you seemed to have overlooked. We have [bought?] out Col Niles & Col Thomas for the House from this County <hr /> besides a County ticket exceedingly Strong. I am clear that Niles & Thomas are the strongest men we could have selected for Representatives, & that they will give positive help to the State Senatorial ticket. For myself, I have arranged for a thorough, & rather special canvass of Madison. I shall spend the whole of week after next in that County, speaking daily or twice a day in the principal Precincts, & shall probably, farther along, address other meetings in the same county. I am pleased to see that Gen Oglesby & yourself are posted for meetings at Edwardsville & Belleville on the 30 inst & 1st of Oct. Why not have <hr /> a meeting the next Monday Oct 3 in Waterloo in Monroe county? I know no place where a large meeting would be more likely to be fruitful of results on the State ticket. Waterloo is 17 miles from Belleville. I only offer this as a suggestion: I do not request that it be done, if it interferes at all with the general arraingments of the canvass. I think Madison & St. Clair will go straight Union together. But this is opinion. No false confidence is to be indulged - no legitimate effort spared. Yours resply J Baker <hr /> Baker. J. Belleville Sept 11th 64 Replying to Govr's letter of last month. he gives the candidates for House & Senate in that Dist also county ticket. which he says is exceedingly strong Prospects there are very good. Is glad to know the Govr & Oglesby are appointed to speak there. Wants to know if they cant have a meeting at Waterloo in Monroe county on Oct. 3d. Gov Returned by Govr Nov 14th 64 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/65bbf3371d18dcf2537e5bbcfc49e0a5.pdf edbe85e93209d20f822c9072be28a3c0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vicksburg Sept 11th 64 Dear Govener Respected Sir I take this opertinnity to inform you of what has transpired here with My Husband within the last few days past he was arrested on the 15th Day of June for selling a Horse he was tried by Briggad Courtmarial when he proove the Horse to be his own lawful property and he onely sold the Horse on conditions. He was accuitted but shortly after He was rearested on the same charge and tried by a Jeneral courtmarcial convicted & sentenced for a tirm of one Year in this or any Millitary Prison they see fit to place him I can truely say to You that I know My Husband to be inocent of any such crime as they made it appear that the Horse belonged to our US Government the lord knows that My Husband is two much of a man <hr /> to wrong the government out a cent and I will further state that it was onely done to cover up some treacherous acts of his officers and cowardly sneaks that dare not stand up and try to defend their own treachery. My Husband has written to you from the Prison which I wil foreward with this asking your advice or assistance on the matter. I am left here without a friend on Earth helpless and to the mercy what may follow if assistance can be granted from You I shall stay here untill doomsday or wherever he may be placed untill he gets justice or pardoned pardoned for what he neaver was guilty of My most earnest praer is that that You may happen down here and see for Your self how some of Your Poor Boys are suffering unjust punishments. Governer if you will be so kind as to look to this matter you will very greatfuly relieve the mind of your obedient and neaver shall you be sorry for for it also you will rilease one of as good and lawyel men <hr /> as ever Abraham Lincoln put in the Field I will close by asking Your honor to respond soon as conveneant and you will relieve the mind of Your humbel servant Mrs. Mary Middaugh Wife of Geo. Middaugh To Hon. Richard Yates Gov State of Illinois <hr /> Middaugh Mrs Mary Vicksburg Sept 11th 1864 Says her husband was arrested on a charge of stealing a horse. That he was tried by a Brigade Courtmartial & aquitted but was again arrested on same charge & sentenced to one year in military prison that he is innocent &c. & wants him released. 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 8 (September 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 Mary Middaugh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516331 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. Vicksburg Sept 11th 64 Dear Govener Respected Sir I take this opertinnity to inform you of what has transpired here with My Husband within the last few days past he was arrested on the 15th Day of June for selling a Horse he was tried by Briggad Courtmarial when he proove the Horse to be his own lawful property and he onely sold the Horse on conditions. He was accuitted but shortly after He was rearested on the same charge and tried by a Jeneral courtmarcial convicted & sentenced for a tirm of one Year in this or any Millitary Prison they see fit to place him I can truely say to You that I know My Husband to be inocent of any such crime as they made it appear that the Horse belonged to our US Government the lord knows that My Husband is two much of a man <hr /> to wrong the government out a cent and I will further state that it was onely done to cover up some treacherous acts of his officers and cowardly sneaks that dare not stand up and try to defend their own treachery. My Husband has written to you from the Prison which I wil foreward with this asking your advice or assistance on the matter. I am left here without a friend on Earth helpless and to the mercy what may follow if assistance can be granted from You I shall stay here untill doomsday or wherever he may be placed untill he gets justice or pardoned pardoned for what he neaver was guilty of My most earnest praer is that that You may happen down here and see for Your self how some of Your Poor Boys are suffering unjust punishments. Governer if you will be so kind as to look to this matter you will very greatfuly relieve the mind of your obedient and neaver shall you be sorry for for it also you will rilease one of as good and lawyel men <hr /> as ever Abraham Lincoln put in the Field I will close by asking Your honor to respond soon as conveneant and you will relieve the mind of Your humbel servant Mrs. Mary Middaugh Wife of Geo. Middaugh To Hon. Richard Yates Gov State of Illinois <hr /> Middaugh Mrs Mary Vicksburg Sept 11th 1864 Says her husband was arrested on a charge of stealing a horse. That he was tried by a Brigade Courtmartial & aquitted but was again arrested on same charge & sentenced to one year in military prison that he is innocent &c. & wants him released. 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/b763f47d049e4fd7a47f10f52b7aaf35.pdf f8fc9a1cbef35d56173e3eeccd8d6dec Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sep 14 Pery Co East Grand Cote Dear Gov I find that I have in my [illegible] then written the date wrong. the fair will commence on Wednesday the 5th of Oct and if you leave Decatur the [6?] you will be in time I have written you all the particulars of the trip and will only say that our candidates for Representative, Mr. Clay and Watt are both most anxious for you to come. of course they will be for you for the Senate against the world or they cant come back here. the ellection is going to be very close here. Randolph is terribly Copperhead. I hope you will help Indiana after you get Illinois safe as ever. Your friend E A Swanwisk <hr /> Swanwiask E A East Grand Cote Sept 14th 64 Their fair occurs Oct 5th You can come down from Decatur - Messrs Clay & Watt will support you for Senate and are anxious to have you come 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 8 (September 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 E. A. Swanwisk to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516332 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. Sep 14 Pery Co East Grand Cote Dear Gov I find that I have in my [illegible] then written the date wrong. the fair will commence on Wednesday the 5th of Oct and if you leave Decatur the [6?] you will be in time I have written you all the particulars of the trip and will only say that our candidates for Representative, Mr. Clay and Watt are both most anxious for you to come. of course they will be for you for the Senate against the world or they cant come back here. the ellection is going to be very close here. Randolph is terribly Copperhead. I hope you will help Indiana after you get Illinois safe as ever. Your friend E A Swanwisk <hr /> Swanwiask E A East Grand Cote Sept 14th 64 Their fair occurs Oct 5th You can come down from Decatur - Messrs Clay & Watt will support you for Senate and are anxious to have you come 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/e53fa1726f11e70ed922e22c5f1d06a9.pdf 2bf7c16f33af0af8e936b8368f406ad1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Bloomington Sept 18th 1864 Honl Richard Yates Governor Illinois Dear Sir The Friends of the Union here have long wished to Meet with and hear you talk on the great tho grave questions of the day. I have made some efforts heretofore to bring about that desirable result but without Success. We want to have a great Union demonstration here on the 11" of October and desire particularly to have you present as the principal speaker. There is no one (Since the death of the Laments Lovejoy) in the whole County that the true Union Men here would prefer to have present on that presession to yourself, and I beg of you Governor if it is among possibilities to come. Your presence here will do great goods to the cause, & will not injure you in the back, provided you do not disappoint us after agreeing to come. The Democrats had a Mass Meeting here yesterday which in Terms of Members & noise was very respectable. Stewart was here during the day. They had speaking again last night and a last light procession. Hoping that I may soon have a favourable reply I remain very truly yours K H Fell <hr /> Fell K H. Bloomington Sep 18/1864 Urges Govr. to make an appointment there to speak. File File Abstr & 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 8 (September 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 K. H. Fell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516333 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. Bloomington Sept 18th 1864 Honl Richard Yates Governor Illinois Dear Sir The Friends of the Union here have long wished to Meet with and hear you talk on the great tho grave questions of the day. I have made some efforts heretofore to bring about that desirable result but without Success. We want to have a great Union demonstration here on the 11" of October and desire particularly to have you present as the principal speaker. There is no one (Since the death of the Laments Lovejoy) in the whole County that the true Union Men here would prefer to have present on that presession to yourself, and I beg of you Governor if it is among possibilities to come. Your presence here will do great goods to the cause, & will not injure you in the back, provided you do not disappoint us after agreeing to come. The Democrats had a Mass Meeting here yesterday which in Terms of Members & noise was very respectable. Stewart was here during the day. They had speaking again last night and a last light procession. Hoping that I may soon have a favourable reply I remain very truly yours K H Fell <hr /> Fell K H. Bloomington Sep 18/1864 Urges Govr. to make an appointment there to speak. File File Abstr & 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/826246bfa21bb143097a861cdf64bef2.pdf cc5226870f689fe6e1d5b5116981d307 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Winchester Sept 20th 64 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I suppose you are aware that I am running for the State Legislature in this county and Pike with Doc McNeal and as you are likely as much interrested in the Legislators elect as any other person I will say to you that of those can be made any arrangement made to get the 129th Reg. home to vote. as will positively carry this County but with out it I do not think we can use your influence to get them home and all will be right with you Yours Respectfully S R Powell <hr /> Powell S. R. Winchester Sept 20th 64 Is running for the Legislature in that Dist - If they can get the 129th Regt. home to vote they can carry that County if not they cant. Wants Gov to use his influence (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 8 (September 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 S. R. Powell to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516334 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. Winchester Sept 20th 64 Hon Richard Yates Dear Sir I suppose you are aware that I am running for the State Legislature in this county and Pike with Doc McNeal and as you are likely as much interrested in the Legislators elect as any other person I will say to you that of those can be made any arrangement made to get the 129th Reg. home to vote. as will positively carry this County but with out it I do not think we can use your influence to get them home and all will be right with you Yours Respectfully S R Powell <hr /> Powell S. R. Winchester Sept 20th 64 Is running for the Legislature in that Dist - If they can get the 129th Regt. home to vote they can carry that County if not they cant. Wants Gov to use his influence (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/abb30882637e9ae93cdf84bccc2442f9.pdf ee3553c8e6a22d0f00c01db5b1b4d8e7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. State of Illinois Executive Department. Springfield Sept 21st 1864. H. B. Buck Asst Surgeon U.S.V. Superintendent Hospitals Springfield Ills Dear Sir: Will you cause H K Poisel of Co J 101st Ills Vols now in Hospital at Camp Butler, to be examined for a discharge and discharge him if found unfit for active service. He has a family in a suffering condition who are wholly dependent upon him for support. Very Respectfully You Obedt Servt Richd. Yates Governor <hr /> Office Supt of Hospitals Springfield Ills Sept. 23 '64 Respectfully returned to A. A. Surgeon Wm Sturgis, in charge of Genl Hospt Camp Butler Ills who will examine the within named soldier. This paper to be returned with report on the case H. B. Buck Asst. Sugrn of Vols Supt of Hospls. U.S.A. Genl Hospl Camp Butler Ills. Sept. 29. 1864 Respectfully returned: The within named soldier was departed Augt. 31st/64 to the Examining Board for Invalids, at Cincinnati O. as a proper subject for duty in said Camps - his disability for field service arising from gun shot wound, perforating (but not destroying the are of) the right hand Wm Sturgis A. A. Surg. [illegible] in Charge Recd. Office Supt Hospls Octr 1 '64 Office Supt of Hospitals Springfield Ills Oct 2, 64 Respectfully returned to Gov. Yates and attention invited to Endorsement of A. A. Surgn Sturgis in charge of Genl Hospl @ Butler Ill. H. B. Buck Asst. Surgeon [illegible] Supt of Hosplts. 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 8 (September 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 H. B. Buck Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-21 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516335 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 Sept 21st 1864. H. B. Buck Asst Surgeon U.S.V. Superintendent Hospitals Springfield Ills Dear Sir: Will you cause H K Poisel of Co J 101st Ills Vols now in Hospital at Camp Butler, to be examined for a discharge and discharge him if found unfit for active service. He has a family in a suffering condition who are wholly dependent upon him for support. Very Respectfully You Obedt Servt Richd. Yates Governor <hr /> Office Supt of Hospitals Springfield Ills Sept. 23 '64 Respectfully returned to A. A. Surgeon Wm Sturgis, in charge of Genl Hospt Camp Butler Ills who will examine the within named soldier. This paper to be returned with report on the case H. B. Buck Asst. Sugrn of Vols Supt of Hospls. U.S.A. Genl Hospl Camp Butler Ills. Sept. 29. 1864 Respectfully returned: The within named soldier was departed Augt. 31st/64 to the Examining Board for Invalids, at Cincinnati O. as a proper subject for duty in said Camps - his disability for field service arising from gun shot wound, perforating (but not destroying the are of) the right hand Wm Sturgis A. A. Surg. [illegible] in Charge Recd. Office Supt Hospls Octr 1 '64 Office Supt of Hospitals Springfield Ills Oct 2, 64 Respectfully returned to Gov. Yates and attention invited to Endorsement of A. A. Surgn Sturgis in charge of Genl Hospl @ Butler Ill. H. B. Buck Asst. Surgeon [illegible] Supt of Hosplts. 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/b9b82b8d48e99ebae0a56f56d66b71eb.pdf a0661e999754723a7cc7e9ef71b1444f Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Fort Wayne Sept 26, 1864 Gov Yates Joseph [DuBois?] or others Gent We this morning wrote to Leut. Gov. Hoffman (enclosing to [illegible] office Chicago) requesting him to honor us with a speech in German at Fort Wayne [illegible] [illegible] this week if possible - or next week [illegible], though the sooner the better. We have in the City a [illegible] [illegible] vote - chiefly Catholic & Lutheran, and nearly all against it. In 1860 we invited Gov. Hoffman but he could not come. Carl [Schulz?] afterward spoke his turn, and it did us much good. [illegible] [illegible] of [illegible] as ignorant of the issues. They would come out to hear a man of Gov. Hoffman's prestige. Just now, the field is rife to be [illegible]. The Germans and other Lutherans, are holding meetings <hr /> and [parading the street?], with indignation at the Democratic leaders for refusing to [illegible] County [illegible] and [illegible] [illegible] is upon them, with 1100 deficit. But if Gov H cannot come [illegible] able mean spirit character and prestige should [illegible rest of sentence] & go in the morning, he is home in 6 hours to speak at the [illegible]. [illegible] [illegible], and we will [illegible] you after 11th of Oct. If you can clear [illegible] there, Lincoln is due in Nov. [illegible] [illegible] in which part of the state Gov Hoffman, can [illegible] both to Chicago & Springfield file or forward and aid in your [objective?] Very truly J.L. Williams P.S. Since writing this letter, Gov [Morton?] advises us that he will speak her next Saturday 1st Oct. That day, might could be a good time for a German speech. JLW <hr /> Williams JS Ft. Wayne In Sept 26/64 Is very anxious to have Lt. Gov Hoffman come here & speak to the Germans - Gov [Morton?] speaks here on Saturday Oct 1st - this would be a good time for a German speech. 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 8 (September 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 J. L. Williams to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516336 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. Fort Wayne Sept 26, 1864 Gov Yates Joseph [DuBois?] or others Gent We this morning wrote to Leut. Gov. Hoffman (enclosing to [illegible] office Chicago) requesting him to honor us with a speech in German at Fort Wayne [illegible] [illegible] this week if possible - or next week [illegible], though the sooner the better. We have in the City a [illegible] [illegible] vote - chiefly Catholic & Lutheran, and nearly all against it. In 1860 we invited Gov. Hoffman but he could not come. Carl [Schulz?] afterward spoke his turn, and it did us much good. [illegible] [illegible] of [illegible] as ignorant of the issues. They would come out to hear a man of Gov. Hoffman's prestige. Just now, the field is rife to be [illegible]. The Germans and other Lutherans, are holding meetings <hr /> and [parading the street?], with indignation at the Democratic leaders for refusing to [illegible] County [illegible] and [illegible] [illegible] is upon them, with 1100 deficit. But if Gov H cannot come [illegible] able mean spirit character and prestige should [illegible rest of sentence] & go in the morning, he is home in 6 hours to speak at the [illegible]. [illegible] [illegible], and we will [illegible] you after 11th of Oct. If you can clear [illegible] there, Lincoln is due in Nov. [illegible] [illegible] in which part of the state Gov Hoffman, can [illegible] both to Chicago & Springfield file or forward and aid in your [objective?] Very truly J.L. Williams P.S. Since writing this letter, Gov [Morton?] advises us that he will speak her next Saturday 1st Oct. That day, might could be a good time for a German speech. JLW <hr /> Williams JS Ft. Wayne In Sept 26/64 Is very anxious to have Lt. Gov Hoffman come here & speak to the Germans - Gov [Morton?] speaks here on Saturday Oct 1st - this would be a good time for a German speech. 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/4dfd2f9a8b5298068c8ed08f9d93ad87.pdf 2114a557f0a9115a7ede9dee622db3d9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. "Personal" New York. 29. Sept. 1864. My Dear Sir. I enclose you a slip that I cut from this morning's "world" and that has gone the round of Kindred journals, and perhaps may have reached you that Mr Osborn is going for "little Mac". I know that it is utterly and entirely false and that he would rather have his right hand cut off before he would swallow Pendleton and the Chicago Platform, I have myself heard him frequently tell friends of McClellan that it was To His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois Springfield, Ill, over <hr /> was utterly impossible for any man of common sense brought up and nurtured in the public schools of this country to help put such a worthless crew into power, He thinks that McClellan would be a mere tool to his old friends and classmates Beauregard, Gustavus W Smith, Simon Buckner and other distinguished rebel leaders within six months after reaching the Presidency granting that such a disastrous result was in any way possible, So we can nail this lie to the counter at once and I know that Mr Osborn only waits to make out the best way to answer this so as to have the most Effect and do the most good. not to make my letter so long as to be tedious Can I do you any good here? If so the favor will be done me if you will <hr /> command me in any way that I can serve you, I would like to write you fully as to how matters are here but dislike to trouble you, and had hoped that you would be here, The Country will be all right for our Illinois Candidate sure In Haste very Truly And Sincerely Yours, James T. Tucker. <hr /> Tucker James T New York Sept 30/64 In regard to Osburn supporting McClellan for Pres't 1 Enclosure 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 8 (September 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 James T. Tucker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516337 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. "Personal" New York. 29. Sept. 1864. My Dear Sir. I enclose you a slip that I cut from this morning's "world" and that has gone the round of Kindred journals, and perhaps may have reached you that Mr Osborn is going for "little Mac". I know that it is utterly and entirely false and that he would rather have his right hand cut off before he would swallow Pendleton and the Chicago Platform, I have myself heard him frequently tell friends of McClellan that it was To His Excellency, Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois Springfield, Ill, over <hr /> was utterly impossible for any man of common sense brought up and nurtured in the public schools of this country to help put such a worthless crew into power, He thinks that McClellan would be a mere tool to his old friends and classmates Beauregard, Gustavus W Smith, Simon Buckner and other distinguished rebel leaders within six months after reaching the Presidency granting that such a disastrous result was in any way possible, So we can nail this lie to the counter at once and I know that Mr Osborn only waits to make out the best way to answer this so as to have the most Effect and do the most good. not to make my letter so long as to be tedious Can I do you any good here? If so the favor will be done me if you will <hr /> command me in any way that I can serve you, I would like to write you fully as to how matters are here but dislike to trouble you, and had hoped that you would be here, The Country will be all right for our Illinois Candidate sure In Haste very Truly And Sincerely Yours, James T. Tucker. <hr /> Tucker James T New York Sept 30/64 In regard to Osburn supporting McClellan for Pres't 1 Enclosure 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/3c84253b5585d263cf480ccdc2720400.pdf 72b0deb911205fde517f97a609a4652a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Confidential Peoria Sept 30th 1864 My Dear Gov. I desire to call your attention to the fact that Peoria and Stark Cos elect two members to the Legislature, and that the district is very close. At the election in 1862, Stark Co gave about 500 Union maj. and Peoria gave about 750 Cop maj. We expect Stark Co to give about the same maj this fall. We are moving heaven and earth to carry this county, yet it is not best to be too sanguine. We want all the help we can get We must not lose this district! In order to place it beyond all doubt we must have some of our soldiers allowed to come <hr /> home and vote. I name the following, as among those regts containing the greatest number from Peoria and Stark Cos. The 86th has four Cos from Peoria Co. (and one Co from Tazwell) The 112th has two Cos from Stark. The 77th has two Cos from Peoria. By all means see to it that the boys of the 86th come home. They are all right. I know of no one more deeply interested in securing a Union maj in the next Legislature than yourself! Please let me know soon, what we may <hr /> rely upon in this regard. You may set this congressional district down, as certain for 5000 maj for Lincoln and Johnson, and you may bet that the Union candidate for Cong' in this district will score as many. You must not fail to make a speech in this place before the election; I want very much to see you & have a long talk. Write me soon, And believe me I am Your Servant E C. Ingersoll <hr /> Ingersoll Hon G. C Peoria Sept 30/64 Must have Soldiers' vote to save the Dis't 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 8 (September 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 E. C. Ingersoll to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-30 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516338 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 Peoria Sept 30th 1864 My Dear Gov. I desire to call your attention to the fact that Peoria and Stark Cos elect two members to the Legislature, and that the district is very close. At the election in 1862, Stark Co gave about 500 Union maj. and Peoria gave about 750 Cop maj. We expect Stark Co to give about the same maj this fall. We are moving heaven and earth to carry this county, yet it is not best to be too sanguine. We want all the help we can get We must not lose this district! In order to place it beyond all doubt we must have some of our soldiers allowed to come <hr /> home and vote. I name the following, as among those regts containing the greatest number from Peoria and Stark Cos. The 86th has four Cos from Peoria Co. (and one Co from Tazwell) The 112th has two Cos from Stark. The 77th has two Cos from Peoria. By all means see to it that the boys of the 86th come home. They are all right. I know of no one more deeply interested in securing a Union maj in the next Legislature than yourself! Please let me know soon, what we may <hr /> rely upon in this regard. You may set this congressional district down, as certain for 5000 maj for Lincoln and Johnson, and you may bet that the Union candidate for Cong' in this district will score as many. You must not fail to make a speech in this place before the election; I want very much to see you & have a long talk. Write me soon, And believe me I am Your Servant E C. Ingersoll <hr /> Ingersoll Hon G. C Peoria Sept 30/64 Must have Soldiers' vote to save the Dis't 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